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panic! @ the disco re-inspires thousands during stop in kcmo
Who was a band or artist you played on repeat in your adolescence? Were you band or genre-loyal in your teens? Did you cling to lyrics, composition, or a specific type of energy to help inspire you and get you through the insanity of high school? Chances are, many...
after postponement, the goo goo dolls reinvigorate their kansas city fans
On a mid-summer night at the beginning August of 2022, The Goo Goo Dolls took the stage to an (almost) sold-out crowd at Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, Missouri. A show that had been postponed from a previously scheduled date, there was heightened energy around the...
the gaslight anthem gets rowdy with nostalgic, energetic crowd in kcmo
a long time coming
get your first listen to – and look at – mother sun’s entertaining and relatable new track “tangerine beach”
a premiere
idles went wild at kings theatre in nyc
The evening of September 15th was a night to remember. Idles made a special appearance at the historic Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, and brought some high energy with them. Photographer Anthony Mulcahy nabbed some action shots for us to enjoy.
the wild hearts tour closes with electric energy at central park summerstage
There's something magical that happens when you get a trio of powerhouse female musicians together. When they all take their enthusiasm for their art and tour together, it can be an invigorating experience. Photographer Christie McMenamin captured shimmering moments...
out with a bang: turkuaz releases final two albums simultaneously
As heartbreaking as the dissolution of an artistic endeavor is, Turkuaz couldn't have done it more gracefully and completely than they did. Today, they released two albums - a total of 26 songs - within two overarching genres, conveying two concepts that fall...
the lumineers dazzle at t-mobile center
August 13th was a Saturday night unlike any I have seen in a very long time. Approaching the outside of T-Mobile Center Arena in Kansas City, MO, you would have no idea by the soothing, music-filled area outside the gates that you were entering an almost-sold-out show...
goon | in the garden
Here's a selection of tunes from our favorite artists that all pertain to a nature/plant/flower theme. Come chill with us in the garden! ___ If you're lucky enough to live or vacation in the Los Angeles area, you can check the band out live at the Lodge Room on...
goon creates a sense of wonder with latest single “ochre”
Our favorite alternative project Goon - expertly commanded by Kenny Becker - is revving up to release their latest full-length, an enjoyable listen titled Hour Of Green Evening. The second single off of this album is titled "Ochre," and is an absolutely magical track....
blackstarkids rip it up at boulevardia 2022
Their energy burns so bright that not only are they the most electrifying performance on a hot summer's day (and we mean hot), but if you blink... you might miss them. Gracing the stage around sunset on Day 1 of Boulevardia 2022, BLACKSTARKIDS brought an array of fans...
dalton cyr channels hot and cold love in latest track “dying to love you”
Pretty Little Liars alum Dalton Cyr is tackling more than just acting these days. As a Los Angeles-based singer/songwriter, the 21-year-old's talents seem to be almost neverending. While his debut album was released in 2012, the mastery of his craft is palpable with...
dashboard confessional makes up for lost time at boulevardia 2022
Dashboard Confessional was slated to headline Boulevardia 2019. Then, a massive summer storm blew threw and everyone ended up hanging out under shelter, many in a parking garage in Kansas City's West Bottoms region. Kansas City was ready for a Dashboard Confessional...
simple plan proves they can still “jump” at uptown theater in kcmo | may 18, 2022
Simple Plan headlined The Blame Canada Tour at Uptown Theater on Wednesday, May 18th, 2022. Along with Set It Off and Sum 41, they lit up the stage with their intense and joyous energy. Yes, despite the most gut-wrenching emo lyrics, these guys couldn't help but lift...
al olender makes our emotional hearts feel seen with first full-length easy crier
Al Olender is a songstress from upstate New York, with a knack for unraveling our biggest fears and emotions in her own words. As recent years have forced her to get to know herself on a deeper level, her music stages itself as borderline therapy for those of us who...
a day (or two) in the life of a first-time sxsw attendee | sxsw 2022
I finally got to attend my first SXSW! Full disclosure: my daughter, Meredith, is the creator and Editor in Chief for ImperfectFifth. I have wanted to go to Austin to cover SXSW as a writer since she first went five years ago. I heard stories of all the people she had...
the most riveting conversation of sxsw 2022 | moving the needle: closing music industry gender gaps
collaboration over competition
cleaning up fashion through policy | a conversation at sxsw 2022
Moderator Shilla Kim-Parker (CEO and Co-Founder of Thrilling – a marketplace for independent mom n' pop secondhand and vintage shops across the country) led three panelists through a discussion of what makes fashion’s impact on the environment so dire and what can be...