together pangea + the high curbs

Last weekend, I took the massive trip (30 minute drive from my house) down to Baltimore City to see one of my favorite bands ever. I've been catching Together Pangea's headlining shows in the DMV for close to 10 years now, moving from Metro Gallery in 2017 to Baltimore SoundStage in 2026, and everywhere in-between. On a co-headlining tour with The Red Pears and The High Curbs as the show's opener, all three California based bands put on an unforgettable performance. Take a lo

no closer to heaven - the wonder years in md

A few weeks ago, I drove down to one of my favorite venues in Silver Spring, Maryland to see The Wonder Years perform their legendary album "No Closer to Heaven" in full.

modest mouse play two sold out shows at zeyZey Miami to kick off the departure of their ice cream float cruise This Week

Yesterday evening, I returned to my favorite Miami venue to catch Modest Mouse play their second of 2 sold out shows, before their Ice Cream Float cruise. The cruise will feature 3 performances from the band as well as several other talented artists, such as Portugal. the Man, Kurt Vile and the Violators, Mannequin Pussy, Built to Spill, and many more... The packed crowd was filled with fans in sailor hats preparing for the embarkation the following day. Isaac joked that the

Del Water Gap chases the chimera…all the way to Philadelphia

“Philly is a second home,” Del Water Gap explains to a crowd of a couple thousand, on a cold Saturday night. Following the release of his third album, Chasing The Chimera, and returning for the first time in a handful of years, it seems he’s more than glad to be back. The setlist was packed with new fan favorites, like lead single “How To Live” and “Small Town Joan of Arc,” off his latest album. He pointed out the origin of “Ghost in the Uniform” being that of a Covid-era si

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an interview with ha vay

San Francisco based artist Ha Vay aka Maddy Toy is back with her second EP ROMANCE HYPERACTIVE, this project is a multi-genre and will have you wanting more. Previously releasing we fell in love at the party, Ha Vay proves that any genre can be mastered in ROMANCE HYPERACTIVE. In our interview Maddy and I talk about the writing/creative process, what it was like recording the new ep, and so much more! ROMANCE HYPERACTIVE is out now, you can listen to it here Hi Maddy! Thank

an interview with Iulia Ciobanu of Cherry Blaster

Cherry Blaster are a 3 piece band based in Toronto who have just released their newest track "I Don't Wanna" a party ballad about being done with dating. Lead singer Iulia Ciobanu states, "I had been through yet another superficial dating experience that left me wanting more. I was feeling frustrated and hurt, even though I knew that I had been trying to see more in it than was really there." Our writer Meg, got to chat with Iulia about all things "I Don't Wanna" and more!

an interview with Frances Baker

Frances Baker is an artist, producer and singer raised in Nashville, she brings us her newest single "No Sympathy". With her guitar in hand, Frances is taking the world by storm with already have opened up for Arlo Parks on tour in the UK, Frances and I talk about all things music, her humble beginnings and so much more. Hi Frances! Thank you so much for letting me interview you, how are you? I am great! Excited for warm weather How did you get into music? My parents only li

an interview with mei semones

Mei Semones is an artist based in Boston who writes jazz influenced indie J-pop music with lyrics that are both in English and Japanese. On May 6th, Mei released second EP Sukikirai 好き嫌い, a beautifully written and mesmerizing experience. Mei and I got to chatting about her beginnings into music, writing/creative process and so much more. Hi Mei! Thanks so much for letting me interview you, how are you? Hi! I’m good, just finishing up with finals this week. Thank you so much

A chat with Eliza from Eliza & The Delusionals

Eliza & The Delusionals are back with their newest single "Give You Everything" and their soon to be released and most anticipated debut album Now And Then. They are currently on tour in Australia and will make their triumph return to the US for Bottle Rock festival in May, Eliza and I go to chatting about all the things music and more. Hello! Thanks so much for letting me interview you! How are you? Of course, thank you for having me! I’m doing well, we’ve been back on tour

an interview with Justin from Glove

Recently our writer Chlöe got to interview Justin from Glove a new wave band hailing from Tampa, Florida. Glove have recently released their debut album Boom Nights, (listen here ) Just finishing some dates with Notions of a Language, Glove will now set out on some dates with A Place To Bury Strangers. Chlöe spoke to Justin about all things music, working with Brad Shultz from Cage the Elephant and so much more! First, thanks so much for taking the time to answer some qu

an interview with social climb

Social Climb are a 4 piece alternative rock band based in Manila, Philippines consisting of Emilio Sena, Jeric Santos, Joseph Dineros, Jiggy Santos, and Neil Sandico. They've recently released their newest single "Moments" their sound is indie rock, but with pop influences. I got to talk to them about their musical influences, how they became a band, and their creative/writing process. Hey guys! Thanks so much for answering my questions, how are you? Thanks for having us! We’

a chat with Chloe Berry

Chloe Berry is an indie musician based in New York who has recently released her newest single "Unbecoming" a track about coming of age, and reminiscing of the past. Chloe and I talk about her creative process, how she got into music, her songwriting, and her new single "Unbecoming". Listen to "Unbecoming" here Hi Chloe! Thanks so much for letting me interview you! How are you? It’s a pleasure! I’m doing well. I have been working on a lot of new songs! How did you get int

an interview with Pictora Vark

Pictoria Vark is a singer-songwriter and bassist from New Jersey, but now based in Iowa City. When she isn't traveling around being a touring bassist with the likes of Squirrel Flower and Pink Shift, she's making her own music. Her third single "Demarest" comes out March 16th and her debut album The Parts I Dread out on April 8th via Get Better Records. Victoria and I talk about all things, from her creative process, and what makes her , herself. Hi Victoria! Thanks so much f

a chat with Quiet Light

A little bit ago, our very own Maddi got to have a chat with Austin Based artist Riya Mahesh aka Quiet Light, they talked about all things from Riya's inspirations, their EP, and so much more. Q: Hey there Riya! Thanks so much for taking the time to talk with me. I wanted to start off with a lil’ vibe check, so how have you been? I’m doing great, you actually caught me at a very exciting time. I am demoing what will be the first Quiet Light LP. I’m locking myself in my bedro

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