Algiers Pushes Boundaries and Stays True to Their Roots at SXSW
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- It had been some time since I had the privilege of experiencing Algiers’ dynamic live performances. If memory serves me right, it was back in 2016 when they opened for Savages…
New Nashville Riverboat Roadshow: A Curated Lineup of Music Ringers Presented by Bose
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Boats have always been a mixed blessing to me. The freedom of an unmoored watercraft is exhilarating but the claustrophobia of not being able to get off the damn boat can…
Will Taylor and Nick Hill of Flyte Deliver Impeccable Harmonies in Stripped-Down Set
CLICK HERE TO GO BACK TO MAIN ARTICLE LOS ANGELES, CA- Opening for Joseph was the British indie rock band Flyte. This band has been making waves in the music scene since they burst onto the scene in 2015, and I actually caught them performing…
Jad Fair Packs Hotel Vegas Room At Fire Records Showcase
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Jad Fair is an American musician and visual artist, best known as the co-founder and frontman of the band Half Japanese. Half Japanese is an experimental rock band that was formed…
Get Ready for the Dark and Intriguing Musical World of Dove Armitage by Quincey Larsen
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT OTHER ACTS PERFORMING AT CROOK’S 2023 RESIDENCY AT THE ECHO LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been a big fan the projects Quincey Larsen has been a part of. From Sextile, to Kevin, to Cat Scan… I’ve enjoyed them all. I hadn’t,…
Get Your Groove On with Viben & The Submersibles: A Unique Fusion of Funk, Disco, and Psychedelia
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- Viben & The Submersibles was another band that I was introduced to at SXSW this year. Apparently, they are the merging to two recordings (1.Viben & 2.The Submersibles), and they brought…
Discover Edinburgh’s Redolent: The Band Merging Electronic and Indie Rock Music Seamlessly
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- The British Music Embassy is an initiative created by the UK’s Department for International Trade and the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) to promote British music at major international festivals and events. It…
Uncovering the Potential of Monique Hawkins: An Artist With a Passion for Personal Expression
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT OTHER ACTS PERFORMING AT CROOK’S 2023 RESIDENCY AT THE ECHO LOS ANGELES, CA- I could find too much information about Monique Hawkins and the NRA other than what has been posted on their instagram page (only 13 posts as of…
Cafuné: NYC-Based Duo Blending Indie Pop, R&B, and Electronic Music for a Nostalgic and Fresh Sound
CLICK HERE FOR ALL OF THE ACTS WE COVERED AT SXSW 2023 AUSTIN, TX- I arrived a little early to Cheer Up Charlies so I was able to catch a few bands that weren’t originally on my list of bands to catch during SXSW. One…
Discovering the Eerie and Haunting Sounds of Snakes of Russia
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT OTHER ACTS PERFORMING AT CROOK’S 2023 RESIDENCY AT THE ECHO LOS ANGELES, CA- Joseph Holiday is a musician who performs under the moniker of Snakes of Russia, and his instrumental set at on of Crook’s residency dates at the…
