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flowerbomb and pretty bitter are matched perfectly on split EP “take me out”
Having DC-based bands Pretty Bitter and Flowerbomb join forces together on a project weirdly makes sense, which is why their split EP Take Me Out was so exciting to listen to. I’ve written about Pretty Bitter before (here, in a review of their single from January,...
cory wong impresses the crowd during day 3 of newport folk fest 2024
Minneapolis-based guitarist, songwriter, and producer Cory Wong entertained the masses on day three at Newport Folk Festival 2024. The musician takes to a variety of genres quite well, blending aspects from soul, folk, R&B, jazz, and more to bring a funky,...
devo remain a singular presence in their npr tiny desk concert
Despite their reputation as one-hit-wonders, I think DEVO is one of the greatest American bands to come out of the 70s and 80s. If you don’t know them, DEVO is a cult-favorite new wave band that formed in 1973, with their biggest commercial success being their hit...
brittany howard hypnotizes the crowd at newport folk festival 2024
If you have ever had the pleasure of seeing Brittany Howard perform live, then you surely understand the meaning of the word "enchanted." Witnessing her live performance is like heaven itself, and it was no different on day three of the Newport Folk Festival. Eric...
the war on drugs ___ crowd at newport folk festival 2024
American rock outfit The War On Drugs took the stage at Newport Folk Festival on day 2 to an excited audience. The band seemed to really appreciate their circumstance while they began the set, an appreciation that almost rippled through the crowd as well. Eric...
cloud cult runs the gamut of emotions and sounds with new album “alchemy creek”
Indie rock outfit Cloud Cult has just released their LP album Alchemy Creek via the band's very own Earthology records. Alchemy Creek consists of 11 songs including the beautiful recently-released single “The Universe Woke Up As You", which can be read about here. I...
soft no burst out of the gate with their eponymous debut EP
There’s nothing like a good alternative rock release, and the self-titled debut EP from Soft No fits that bill entirely perfectly. Soft No came out only last week from the Philly-based band, made up of childhood friends Scott Signorino (guitar), Allie Lannutti...
singer-songwriter libby tisler continues to show off her talents on “age of reason”
Up-and-coming artist Libby Tisler just released (and by just, I mean literally today) her newest single, the pretty and poppy “Age of Reason”. This is the third single leading into the Nashville-based singer-songwriter’s debut EP, Hopping Dimensions, to be released...
orville peck blows minds at newport folk festival 2024
The world's favorite cowboy, Orville Peck, took the stage on Day 2 of the Newport Folk Festival 2024. His feisty set -- and incredible boots -- was a standout, and Eric Tsurumoto got a few fun photos for proof.
muna @ newport folk festival 2024
Alternative pop trio MUNA dropped by the first day of Newport Folk Festival 2024 in Rhode Island to check out some of their favs. They were also there to perform and, actually first and foremost, did just that. In fact, they performed their asses off. Katie Gavin...
thao doesn’t hold back at newport folk festival 2024
Indie sensation Thao brought down the house on day 3 of the Newport Folk Festival 2024. Photographer Eric Tsurumoto captured some of the raw emotion from the set, and it is absolutely gorgeous.
portraits from newport folk festival 2024
Photographer Eric Tsurumoto had a helluva time at Newport Folk Festival 2024. He spent a little bit of time bopping around to get portraits of a few incredible artists. Below, find highlights of Ocie Elliott, John Craige, Palmyra, Glitterfox, and Steve Poltz.
day 2 @ newport folk festival 2024 was insane
With additional highlights to come, we can definitively say that Newport Folk Festival this year was nothing short of insane. With powerhouse performances by so many living legends, it was an unforgettable weekend. Saturday was no different, bringing highlights from...
black pumas @ newport folk festival 2024
Grammy-winning psychedelic soul outfit Black Pumas dazzled the crowd during the first day of the 2024 Newport Folk Festival. Talented photographer Eric Tsurumoto grabbed some set highlights for us. black pumas black pumas
guster @ newport folk festival 2024
It's no secret that Massachussetts-bred alt-rock outfit -- and activist act -- Guster is a crowd favorite. Things were no different for the festival crowd at Newport Folk Fest this year, as the band played an energetic set on the coast. Eric Tsurumoto grabbed some...
de la soul ignites a fire at newport folk festival 2024
De La Soul is one of the most iconic groups of all time. They brought their energetic brand of hip-hop to the Newport Folk Festival to help us close out the last day. Eric Tsurumoto grabbed some snaps of the set.
allison russell @ newport folk fest 2024
Award-winning musician and writer Allison Russell has been bringing her unique blend of magic to the Newport Folk Festival for quite some time. She has performed there in bands and as a solo act now, and is absolutely thrilling to watch. Photographer Eric Tsurumoto...
conan o’brien and dawes rock out at newport folk festival 2024
On Sunday, Conan O'Brien stepped out on stage at Newport Folk Festival and proved to us that television isn't the only thing he is good at. Joined by the incredible band Dawes, O'Brien played guitar and sang to an absolutely delighted audience. Later, Jack White...