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.
flor @ truman
On Saturday, March 9th, the illustrious Flor opened for Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness at the Truman in Kansas City, MO. The city welcomed them back like old friends, as they explained how the city had accepted them so graciously during their first performance at...
upsahl @ riot room
If you haven't witnessed UPSAHL live, now is the perfect time. This female act is about to be major, and if her recorded music is not already any indication of that, then her live performance is absolute proof. And we couldn't have thought of anyone better to open Max...
fathers @ 2016 main
Recently, Kansas City's own indie rock ensemble Fathers - comprised of Kenneth Storz (Voice, Guitar, Keys), Brooke Honeycutt (Voice, Bells, Percussion), David Littlewood (Voice, Keys, Bells), Matt Guilliams (Bass, Percussion), Bryce VZ (Vibraphone, Voice,...
the wild reeds, cheers
Los Angeles-based quintet The Wild Reeds has been gracing our headphones for a hot second, but their new album Cheers is pure gold. Starting with the upbeat pace of "Moving Target" and then rolling slightly more slowly into "Telepathic Mail", which has a persevering...
matt shapiro, fade in
On March 8th, Matt Shapiro released a 6-track EP that is absolutely thrilling from start to finish. You can see why, too, as Matt admits he approaches his music-making a lot like film. “I approach making a record like I’m making a movie," he admits. "My last...
soccer mommy @ recordbar
On February 26th, Soccer Mommy made a phenomenal appearance at the recordBar in Kansas City, MO to a sold out crowd. Openers Mess and Hovvdy laid perfect groundwork for the rowdy group, who were all in for a night of emotional and heartbreaking music. The house was...
lost leaders, promises promises
Hailing from New York state, musical duo Lost Leaders - comprised of Peter Cole (Guitar/Vocals) and Byron Issacs (Guitar, Bass/Vocals) - released their endearing new 9-track full-length, titled Promises Promises on Friday. Beginning with first track "Extra-Ordinary",...
sugaray rayford, somebody save me
Today, blues/soul musician Sugaray Rayford releases his latest full-length, an album titled Somebody Save Me. Starting with first track "The Revelator", he weaves his quintessential raspy, soulful vocals into the instrumentals like a seasoned pro. While "Time to Get...
fathers, high horses
Today, Kansas City-based collective Fathers - comprised of Kenneth Storz (Voice, Guitar, Keys), Brooke Honeycutt (Voice, Bells, Percussion), David Littlewood (Voice, Keys, Bells), Matt Guilliams (Bass, Percussion), Bryce VZ (Vibraphone, Voice, Percussion), Josh...
the mowgli’s, american feelings
On this - the first day of March, in the year of all denominational acceptance, twenty nineteen - The Mowgli's release their new EP, a 4-track collection titled American Feelings. And boy, do we have feelings. Beginning with first track "Hard to Love", there are MAJOR...