Catching Up With Houses At SXSW

While in Austin for SXSW I caught up with the band Houses, whose 2010 album All Night was one of my most-played last year when I discovered it.  The band consists of adorable duo Dexter Tortoriello and Megan Messina, who are probably two of the sweetest, most down to earth musicians I’ve met. Read More

Exclusive: Behind The Scenes With The Hush Sound

The Hush Sound is an indie rock group out of Illinois who are back with their first new music in five years!  The band consists of lead vocalist Greta Salpeter, Bob Morris, Darren Wilson, and Chris Faller.  They formed a decade ago when Greta and Bob were in school together, and over the years their music has developed and matured along with them.  Read More

Our Favorite Shows From SXSW 2013

As much as you can attempt to prepare for SXSW, once you are there it’s like being dropped in a pinball machine – bouncing around from place to place with very little control. The music festival has grown immensely each year, meaning not only more shows to see but more people to fill up the venues. Read More

The New Bowie Album: The Next Day

It’s been a decade since we’ve heard new mystic tunes from David Bowie. This month his much awaited album The Next Day launched and it wasn’t a disappointment. His ability to write interesting, and un-obvious tunes doesn’t go away. The memorable riffs and melodies are still there. Bowie’s voice has changed slightly since we last heard him, but he still nails it. This is good, vital music, from a rock legend in his seventh decade.

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Who To See At SXSW: Our Festival Playlist

Just a couple more days until I head down to sweet, sunny Austin for SXSW! If you’ve been to SXSW before or are going, then you probably know – it can be a little bit overwhelming. Trying to navigate a massive list of shows, artists playing multiple venues, and the endless parties can leave you feeling frazzled and anxious.  It’s important to go with one thing in mind: You won’t be able to see everything. Read More

Bonnaroo Vs. Firefly: Which Lineup Wins?

This week, two more of the summer’s biggest festivals announced their lineups and we’re having a hard time deciding which one we like more!  Bonnaroo has always been one of my favorite festivals – I’ve been several times since the beginning, but I always kind of felt like the lineups were never as good as the first year that I went. Well, this year they outdid themselves and put together what may be one of the best lineups of the summer.  Firefly is a young festival, only in its second year, but they have put out a very impressive lineup, too. Read More

Show Review: Jim James At Johnny Brenda’s

It has been an amazing few days for shows…yesterday I shared my review and photos from the Haim and Mumfod & Sons show in Camden on Saturday night, and Monday night after work I made my way to Johnny Brenda’s to see one of my favorite artists ever, Jim James. Read More