Our cameras go behind the scenes, in the photo pits, around the world with amazing musicians. Here’s a glimpse – or snapshot – into that reality.
caravan palace, chronologic
The energy that bursts forth with each new stanza in Caravan Palace's new release - a full-length titled Chronologic - is undeniable. From the fade in on first track "Miracle", unwavering positivity is thrust upon your eardrums, a soundscape and attitude we have been...
josh ritter @ the madrid
When Josh Ritter moves across the stage, he doesn’t run or walk. He bounces across it. With a smile on his face from start to finish, his bubbly attitude is contagious. Ritter is also an expert storyteller, in both his masterfully crafted lyrics and his discussions...
lina tullgren, free cell
From the very first, slow chords of the title track, to the final, crawling notes of twelfth song "Piano", artful indie pop artist Lina Tullgren's new album Free Cell takes you on a steady, beautiful sonic journey that you will not regret being a part of. Songs like...
the 40 acre mule, goodnight & good luck
Today, Dallas-based rock collective The 40 Acre Mule releases their latest full-length, a 10-track album titled Goodnight & Good Luck. Filled to the brim with incredible chord progressions, guitar riffs that will melt your face down to your teeth and cheekbones,...
savannah conley @ starlight theatre
August 16th was a gorgeous evening at Starlight Theatre. The rain had died off, the temperature cooled down slightly, and Savannah Conley took the stage as the last of a few drops of rain came down. She impressed with the simplicity of her arrangements, the range of...
judah & the lion @ outside lands 2019
Outside Lands 2019 was one for the books. We were floored by the range in music selection, incredible designs and collaborations with the festival, the updated Grasslands area, and, of course, some of our favorite performers back on stage to enjoy. Not only did Judah...
paul simon + wyclef jean @ outside lands 2019
On our way to enjoy the final headliner of Outside Lands 2019, we happened upon a rather large crowd in the middle of the polo field, by the merchant tables. For a moment, I thought the crowd had reached that far back, an hour or so before the performance, and I...
the mountain goats @ east river park
On August 10th, the Mountain Goats gave a free outdoor performance in East River Park at sunset, in the shadow of the Williamsburg Bridge. The amphitheater quickly filled with fans as the day’s heat burned off and the night became cooler. Largely playing tracks off...
ben folds @ starlight theatre
On Friday night, Ben Folds made a spectacular appearance at Starlight Theatre in Kansas City, MO. Our city has an affinity for this man, palpable when he sang a song about making Jason Sudeikis his "piano bitch" back in the day when he used to play The Bottleneck in...
the war and treaty @ hinterland music festival
If you haven't gotten yourself out to a show with The War and Treaty, then you have no idea what you're missing out on. The roots/Americana duo - comprised of Michael Trotter Jr & Tanya Blount-Trotter - played an afternoon set at Hinterland Music Festival...