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inji electrifies washington, dc
About 2 years ago, I had the amazing opportunity to photograph rising pop-star Inji at The Atlantis in Washington, DC. About 2 weeks ago, I had the same amazing opportunity to photograph her at the 9:30 Club; Atlantis' larger sister venue. Both performances blew my expectations out of the water - the ecstatic energy Inji brought to the stage flowed throughout the audience who returned it right back to her. Singing, dancing, laughing, yelling, and everything in-between flooded


Young the Giant Started off June in The Florida Leg of Their Victory Garden Tour, With cold War Kids and Almost Monday
It was such a pleasure at the beginning of this month catching Young the Giant again in South Florida. While I covered them a few years ago in Miami, this time around was a bit further north in Fort Lauderdale at the War Memorial Auditorium, a beautiful relatively new venue (that happens to be right next door to where I'm living now)! Young the Giant is currently on their US Victory Garden tour, showcasing their newest album that was released on May 1st this year. Playing the


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
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Shinju by Mei Semones
Mei Semones has gifted us with a dreamy new double-single “Shinju.” Mei’s silky smooth voice gives the song a certain gentleness that makes you feel right at home when listening. The track quickly builds as instrumentals and vocals become stronger and more powerful through her brilliant use of smooth transitions. As “Shinju” progresses and builds, more instrumental layers are being added and placed in such a strategic manner. Mei has also released a new music video for her so


a chat with Kings Elliot
Our writer Minna got to talk to London based alt-pop singer -songwriter Kings Elliot about her EP Bored Of The Circus (out now). With her very first headlining dates behind her and and festival dates, plus dates with Imagine Dragons, there's nothing she can't do. Check out their interview below! Can you please introduce yourself and your music? My name is Kings Elliot and I write songs filled with melancholia and soothing vibes. I live in London with 4 adopted rabbits an


an interview with Faerie
NYC based singer-songwriter Faerie presents us with her newest single "k-town" a dream track that'll make you feel like you are in a movie, but also floating through time. I had the pleasure of talking to Faerie about her creative and writing process about "k-town", what it was like working with producer Matty Bedrosian, and so much more. "k-town" is out now on all streaming platforms! Hi Christine! Thanks so much for answering my questions, how are you! Hi!! Of course! I’m f


Wolf Alice @ Empire Live
Our photographer Morgan got to photograph the incredible Wolf Alice last week at Empire Live in Albany, check out her gallery below!


a chat with Ella Ruby
Seattle and California based singer-songwriter Ella Ruby presents us with her beautiful debut EP baby blue. Ella and I talk about everything from her start in music, her musical beginnings in Seattle, to her recording process and so much more! Hi Ella! Thank you so much for answering my questions, how are you? Hi Melody! I’m doing pretty well, thank you for asking – in a period of lots of change but hanging on tight through it all! :) How did you get into music? It seems like


Maggie Lindemann talks new album SUCKERPUNCH and more in press conference
Texas born and now Los Angeles based singer/songwriter Maggie Lindemann presents us with her debut album SUCKERPUNCH. While attending this press conference we get the perfect insight into Lindemann's creative and writing process, but also what she would've told herself when she first started out. During the press conference I got to ask Maggie , what was it like being able to work with Kellin Quinn, and Siiickbrain? Maggie replied that " It was amazing, Sleeping with Sirens


Lizzy McAlpine @ Webster Hall
Our photographer Chloe got to photograph Lizzy McAlpine in New York, check out her gallery below!


An interview with The Crystal Casino Band
The DC based indie rock band The Crystal Casino Band is releasing their latest album “TCCB’s Maryland House.” The four person collective consists of Peter Stevens, Jordan Mullaney, Jarrod Hendricks and Joey Mamlin who was not present for the interview. The band sat down with underground zine to talk about their latest single “Antlers”, 2014 Tumblr and their favorite rest stop: Maryland House. Hi The Crystal Casino Band! Could you guys please introduce yourselves? Pete Steve


Wallows @ Shrine Auditorium and Expo Hall
Our photographer Melody got the opportunity to photograph Wallows last Thursday, check out her gallery below!


Sun Room @ The Fremont
Our photographer Claire got to photograph Sun Room in San Luis Obispo, check out her gallery below!


Royal & The Serpent @ YouTube Theater
Our photographer Melody got to photograph Royal @ The Serpent last night in Los Angeles at the YouTube Theater! Check out her gallery below!


a chat with PANIK FLOWER
PANIK FLOWER is a female fronted Brooklyn based dream pop band with the heaviness brought to you by grunge. They've just released their brand new single "Pretty Face" which they've described as a "third person narrative that explores the discontents of modern dating. Its honest lyricism, coupled with addictively catchy guitar hooks and heavy instrumentals, pays homage to the likes of The Cranberries, Chastity Belt and Twen." I got to talking with Sage and Jordan about their











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