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le destroy’s “autonomy” video is a thrilling, anti-capitalist cyberpunk rave
Part of the fun of writing about an artist like Le Destroy (aka Kristina Olson) is that using words like sleazy, grimy, and harsh are encouraging rather than not. Her politically charged songs mix the aggressiveness of punk and industrial with the loose, unchained...
local natives thrill at the truman in kcmo
On May 15th, Kansas City favorite Local Natives made an appearance at The Truman alongside Uwade. Visual artist Jennifer Casida was on-hand to deliver some fun and psychedelic photos of the sold-out event, which took place on a gorgeous, temperate spring evening under...
amber riley’s cover of “macarthur park” by donna summer honors the queer roots of disco
It’s the start of pride month, and there’s only one form of music most synonymous with the queer experience: disco! The genre’s resurgence in popularity has only been growing in recent years, likely helped by pride’s more mainstream acceptance (well, by form of...
scott guild’s plastic: the album is an abstract but intriguing slab of art-pop
interesting and captivating
big hassle’s new playlist highlights their lgbtq+ artists – and sets the soundtrack for june
It's already June, and if no one tells you how they can barely believe it in the next few days, then you got away with murder, essentially. That said, it is June. And with June comes PRIDE. Big Hassle - one of our favorite companies in the otherwise questionable and...
byland’s “two circles” video is a blend of artfully hopeful and haunting
In March, indie darling duo Byland - comprised of husband/wife talents Alie and Jake Byland - released their entrancing, 10-track full-length Heavy For A While. One of our favorites was a very emotional track for Alie, titled "Two Circles." The music video was...
“on this hill” – the latest from t-pain – is a thought-provoking, emotional ride
It is basically a prerequisite that you must love T-Pain if you work with imperfect Fifth. Whether you enjoy his vocal stylings - autotuned or his incredible natural vocal range -, his entrepreneurial brain, or his giggle, there is something about him that is so...
maddie zahm’s irving plaza show was an intricate, inspired, emotional event
Inspiring and electric.
danielia cotton’s spin on “kiss an angel good mornin'” is fresh for summertime
Genre-bending Americana artist Danielia Cotton is squaring up to release a tribute EP titled Charley’s Pride: Songs from a Black Cowboy Vol. I. In anticipation of that, she is sharing songs from the release in the lead-up. The first single came on Charley Pride's...
guitar center hosts rockwalk honoring gary clark jr.
On May 1st, well-known Los Angeles Broadcast Music Journalist Nic Harcourt made a very special induction into the Guitar Center RockWalk. The Guitar Center in Hollywood hosted the special private event honoring four-time Grammy® Award Winner Gary Clark Jr. After the...
the dandy warhols @ webster hall
The Dandy Warhols’ album release week swept New York City in March. With shows at Elsewhere, Gonzos, and Webster Hall, the Dandy Warhols introduced Rockmaker to the world. The Warhols’ Webster Hall show was epic, and is captured in the pictures below.
ajr leaves jaws on the floor after energetic takeover of t-mobile center
4.19.24 in KCMO
kiss bang shares their love for sxsw… and their atx bucket list food destination
Modern pop outfit Kiss Bang is forever imprinted onto our minds as exceptionally fun convention/festival-goers. The duo took to the @imperfectfifth Instagram account during SXSW 2024 to give us a glimpse into their spring break fun. Not to mention the fact that they...
ferry townes’ new audible treat “t.g.f.k.” is a stupid cute ode to friendship
Julia Gargano is a mad talented singer-songwriter hailing from Staten Island. Her musical project, Ferry Townes - a clear homage to the Staten Island Ferry - blends her effortlessly sultry vocals with thoughtful lyrics and stand-out melodies. (I mean, if you have yet...
“but holy shit we had to wait 4 hours outside”| a post-sxsw chat with dvtr
While SXSW 2024 was too fast and too wild for many of us, Montreal-based duo DVTR - expertly comprised of Demi Lume and Jean-Cimon Tellier - kept us guessing during their fun takeover. Always ones to engage an audience, we deeply enjoy their humor and urge you to go...
the miracle of finding parking | a post-sxsw chat with bad bad hats
they truly took over
deconstructing demetri martin: demetri deconstructed
Demetri Martin released a new Netflix special on Tuesday, the first of two to be released on the streamer this year. Before it had been out for 24 hours, I watched it twice. For those who knew me 10-15 years ago, this hardly comes as a shock. My family enjoyed his...
liz miele’s standup special murder sheets is necessary entertainment
vulnerable, dark, self-deprecating, and joyful