River Matthews Brings “Imogen” To Brighton Music Hall
ALLSTON, MA- River Matthews got things started tonight at the Brighton and hails from the U.K.. River has been in the scene since 2016 and is a Nettwerk Music Group recording artist whose debut full-length album “Imogen” was released this past Feb. River Matthews…
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Field Report Exuded Great Music And Much Joy From The Stage At SXSW
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SXSW 2018 COVERAGE! AUSTIN, TX- For most of our SXSW artist coverage, we’ll keep it relatively short and sweet. We have over 80 artists to cover, so cut us some slack! 😉 We’ll basically be formatting each post into two parts:…
Good Old War Brings A Warm Folk Vibe To The Brighton Music Hall
ALLSTON, MA- On Thursday March 15, 2018 Good Old War played before a near capacity crowd of eager folk fans at the Brighton Music Hall, Allston MA. Good Old War is an indie folk band from Philadelphia PA, originally formed in 2008 it includes band…
Skinny Lister’s Shanty Punk Elicits Ecstatic Abandon At Underground Arts
CLICK HERE FOR MORE AIR + STYLE 2018 COVERAGE! PHILADELPHIA, PA- “Shanty punk” is a rather specialized sort of music, one that conjures up images of pirate ships or drunken nights in English pubs. Skinny Lister’s music wouldn’t be out of place in either setting….
Glen Hansard Regaled The Walt Disney Concert Hall With Gorgeous Music, Storytelling And Heart
LOS ANGELES, CA- On March 14th, 2018, I had the privilege of seeing Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Glen Hansard in an intimate performance; playing with the incomparable Los Angeles Philharmonic at the breathtaking Walt Disney Concert Hall. I remember Mr. Hansard for his 2007 Oscar-nominated film, Once. He…
Parsonsfield’s “WE” Reminds Us To Live Life With Abandon
PITTSBURGH, PA- Among the most distinct voices in contemporary folk music, Parsonsfield have played an integral role in the resurgence of the genre, connecting with new audiences through their infectious, relatable songs and jubilant live performances. Originally formed in 2011 and cohered into its current…
Nicole Kiki Jaffe’s Simple Lyrical Honesty Drew Me In
ECHO PARK, CA- Lauren Ruth Ward‘s residency at the Echo/Echoplex was more than just a chance for her to flex her seemingly otherworldly talents. It was also an opportunity for a number her talented friends to showcase their music to an audience that they perhaps would…
Jade Bird’s “Lottery” Is A Spirited Ditty That Will Have You Singing Along
LOS ANGELES, CA- There are a handful of recordings artists from foreign countries that I regret missing when they came to Los Angeles to play some gigs. One of those artists is the British recording artist Jade Bird. Having already received praise from outlets like NPR and Pitchfork,…
Enter to WIN Tickets To See Terra Naomi LIVE at The Hotel Cafe 1/18/18
HOLLYWOOD, CA- Terra Naomi is a New York born, L.A. based, singer songwriter who earned global recognition with her 2007 single “Say It’s Possible”. Her new album (title and release TBD), was recorded with Grammy Award-winning producer Tom Schick (Wilco, Iron & Wine, Rufus Wainwright, Mavis Staples) and multi-instrumentalist…
Julien Baker Gives Los Angeles A Cathartic Experience With Her Emotive Melodies
LOS ANGELES, CA- I’ve been a fan of Julien Baker ever since I caught her early afternoon set at FYF back in 2016. When I found out that she was the opener for Conor Oberst at the Greek, I basically submitted my press/photo request to…
