fightmaster in la

E.R. Fightmaster kicked off their All or Nothing Tour with a sold out hometown performance at El Cid in Los Angeles, marking it as the first stop of the tour to sell out. Throughout the night, they balanced the set with fan favorites, newer releases, and first-ever live performances of unreleased songs from their upcoming album, including “Minotaur,” “Glide,” and another song jokingly referred to as “the one for divorcees.” Between songs, Fightmaster admitted they hadn’t prep

jeff draco - a look into excess

A few weeks ago, I sat down (on the internet) with Jeff Draco to discuss the release of his latest album Excess, the modern-age yearning for community, and the worlds largest chest of drawers. Residing in the Washington, DC area since 2018, Jeff has become a staple within the capital's indie-pop music scene. With his unforgettable live performances across the DMV area at iconic venues such as the 9:30 Club, as well as touring cross-country with artists such as The Thing With

clarion in columbus

Recently, our photographer Lennon was able to catch LA-based Clarion in my favorite strangely-shaped state: Ohio! A few words from Lennon below, as well as her beautiful gallery from the show. (I hope you're keeping up with Clarion already, you don't wanna miss their California May shows with Panchiko) "Clarion put on a killer show on at the Rumba Café in Columbus, Ohio this past week! Their energy and passion in playing their songs got the entire crowd jumping, smiling, and

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

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nothings the same by olive louise

Olive Louise is a singer-songwriter and composer from New York. In her latest track, “Nothing’s The Same”, she pours out pure emotion and inspiring lyrics. With a powerful, mesmerizing voice, mixed in with beautiful harmonies and fast beats, Louise is able to portray her storytelling in an authentic and creative way. Throughout the song, she describes what it’s like to long for simpler days when you were younger and not giving into judgement. Louise hopes her music is a remin

today by lando manning

Brighton based singer-songwriter, Lando Manning, introduces us his newest single, “Today” with honest and expressive lyrics. Lando explains that his new song is about “reflecting on his boredom and lack of drive for not doing anything. Each verse reflects those feelings.” Accompanied by Manning’s soft vocals that are carried gracefully throughout the track, you can tell how amazing he is at getting such a simple, yet raw message of his story out to us. With lo-fi guitar drive

left centered weight by chloe foy

Singer - songwriter Chloe Foy brings us her newest single Left Centered Weight. With the perfect blend of vocals and lyrics, Chloe sings about existential thoughts that are brought on from understanding mortality at a young age. Foy's lyrics say a million things all out once, but with real feeling. She reminds herself ‘go easy brain,’ , but also, reminding everyone else too. Along side Foy's gentle melodies she turns dark into light and takes up through all the steps of the

get her off my mind by john myrtle

Recorded in his bedroom in London on a vintage 60s recorder Singer - Songwriter John Myrtle is back with his newest single "Get Her Off My Mind" which is described to be a beach pop anthem love songs of the 60s. Listening to the song you are able to feel the inspiration of 60s love songs, but also an influence from The Beach Boys at the time, but is present the tune and lyrics of the track and inspiration from the likes of The Kinks and The La's. A. track that has been with

thoughtless by clara mann

Clara Mann is a 19 year old singer-songwriter from Bristol. A classically trained musician, growing up in a small religious town at the age of 7 which influences her music greatly. Clara brings us her newest track 'Thoughtless', "reflects on the fragility of boundaries, allowing people to take too much of you." This track is filled with beautiful vocals, and quiet guitar strums. The lyrics speak truth, and a sense of a relatable presence that we've all felt this way before, a

I'll Be Your Christmas Tree by Julia Jade

In “I’ll Be Your Christmas Tree”, singer-songwriter Julia Jade creates an endearing Christmas song that warms any heart! With the soft piano, Julia is able to give life to a beautiful melody with wholesome lyrics that promise hope and Christmas miracles even in the darkest of times. Julia Jade expresses, "This year hasn't been what any of us had hoped, and I wrote this in hopes of acknowledging that and spreading some cheer. I wrote it for my partner who can't go home for the

the farewell drive north tour takes over dc

Honestly when I sat down to write this post I promised myself that I was gonna try to sound all professional and what not but. I just can't do it man. The DC Farewell Drive North show was so insanely good I don't even know how to express my feelings with proper, professional words. Now, before I completely go off about this show, I have a little bit of a backstory. I went to this show alone and let me tell you, when I go to shows alone I usually just stand to the back of the

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