Category: Music

Interviews

[Artist Interview] Punk-Emo Giants Emery On Their 10th year Anniversary of the Weaks End | The Door in Dallas, TX February 6, 2014

During my angst-filled, awkwardly teenage formative years, I went through what everyone else did at that age – a solid emotional roller coaster. Every complication was the end of the world, my parents were my biggest frustration and no one understood me better than Emery. These guys were the soundtrack to my life. Nothing screams […]

Feb 20, 2014 Read →

Electronic

[Festival Review] Getting Lost in The Desert: Gem and Jam Festival | Feb 7-9, 2014 in Tucson, AZ

Mentally preparing oneself for a thirteen hour road trip across the desert isn’t nearly as daunting of a task as it may seem, especially when you have Gem and Jam Festival in your sights. I must have read the lineup over a dozen times, and still felt the same rush of excitement fill me – […]

Feb 10, 2014 Read →

Electronic

Watching the Ball Drop | New Year’s Eve with Thievery Corporation | Sea of Dreams in San Francisco, 12/31/2013

I’ve never been one for making a big deal out of New Years celebrations, but that was before I had one that completely blew my mind. Rather than contemplating the usual hastily thrown together warehouse gatherings and overpriced club events, I spent December 31st counting down the new year with one of the most talented […]

Jan 10, 2014 Read →

Festival Coverage

[Photo Gallery] Fun Fun Fun Fest | Austin, TX November 9 – 11, 2013

Shot these at Auditorium Shores outdoor venue in Austin, TX. Fun Fun Fun Fest is an music event unlike few you’ve seen. Combining the best in multiple genres (pop, hip hop, metal, etc) and the latest in comedy, the variety of this event lives up to its name. Featuring MIA, The Dismemberment Plan, legendary rapper […]

Dec 23, 2013 Read →

Electronic

[Photo Gallery] Beats Antique at Emo’s East in Austin,TX | A Thousand Faces Tour November 17, 2013

Composed of David Satori, Tommy Cappell and Zoey Jakes, Famed for throwing live shows like no other, the band has successfully funded, produced and released their newest album, ATF: Part One, based entirely on their incredible fanbase via social media (KickStarter.com). A Thousand Faces is the first tour following this mind-blowing accomplishment, marking each tour […]

Dec 18, 2013 Read →

Live Music Coverage

[Photo Gallery] Periphery in Ft Worth,TX | Tom Cat’s Oct 18, 2013

Composed by Gabe Bowden. Periphery, oh Periphery. This three guitarist band frontmanned by the deeply powerful vocalist Spencer Sotelo is definitely one of my favorite bands to see live. Their guitarists, Misha Mansoor, Mark Holcomb, and Jeff Bowen have seemed to master their own style of music. To me, that is why they can essentially […]

Dec 18, 2013 Read →

Festival Coverage

ROADTRIPPIN: 10 Essentials to Survive the Ride

Road trips are one of the most essential experiences in a person’s life. Young or old, there is something about packing up your belongings, grabbing your closest friends and making a spontaneous get-away that feels so good. The humanistic need to explore is deeply rooted within ourselves; the thirst to see new horizons and spending […]

Dec 5, 2013 Read →

Electronic

[Artist Interview] Futexture

Futexture (real name David Krantz), is an up and coming electronic producer from Asheville, North Carolina. Boasting a multi-layered sound that combines melodic dubstep, atmospheric tones and down tempo beats, his music is the ultimate spaceship. Each intricately laid track hits in just the right way, making it the perfect soundtrack to drift away to. […]

Nov 5, 2013 Read →

Electronic

[Photo Gallery] Breakaway Music Festival in Dallas, TX | September 23+24, 2014

In its first year of conception and only touring through Columbus and Dallas, Breakaway Festival aims to create a special festival environment unlike any other. Using soccer stadiums in these individual cities as their backdrop, they bring world-renowned talent to that field’s audience. Your field, your fest. Seeing artists like… Ra Ra Riot, Matt & Kim, […]

Oct 10, 2013 Read →

East Coast

ELECTRIC ZOO: What Happened?

In 2013 alone, the US saw more than a dozen new dance music festivals spring up all over the country. The sudden popularity of EDM exploded with such vigor that it almost happened overnight. Playlists put forth by radio stations across the nation are dominated by electro-house tracks, making avid listeners out of otherwise oblivious […]

Sep 24, 2013 Read →