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Mom + Pop Records Celebrate their 10th Anniversary with Courtney Barnett, Sleigh Bells, and More…
Mom + Pop Records, the label behind some of this decade’s (and last decade’s) best indie rock artists, celebrated their 10th anniversary Monday night at Brooklyn Steel. Veterans and friends of label, Courtney Barnett, Sleigh Bells, Tom Morello, Neon Indian, and newcomers Sunflower Bean and Alice Merton played the anniversary show, and Flume headlined the after-party…
The Wombats, Weezer, and The Pixies rock New Orleans's Champion's Square
Shows with multiples sets make for a great night out, that’s why Weezer and The Pixies’, supported by The Wombats, tour was a must go to. The combination of two classic alt rock bands and a 2000’s indie pop newcomer (compared to their tour mates), while not so completely different in music style and performance, created a diverse crowd in the New Orleans venue I attended the show at. Attendees in their teens and early twenties stood shoulder to shoulder with people who could be their parent’s age, and this mix of concert-goers really showed that music knows no age.
King Gizzard and The Wizard Lizard tear the roof off of Republic New Orleans
Punk rock and neo-psychedelia clash beautifully in the magical wizard-y ways of King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. The Australian seven piece band is an absolute riot, and their shows are as well. At their sold out show at the Republic New Orleans, moshing was not only allowed but very encouraged. Their set was filled with shreddy guitar riffs solos and high caliber drum beats, not a person in the venue wasn’t banging their head to the music...
The Glitch Mob and Elohim hit New Orleans's Joy Theater on their 2018 World Tour
Hard-hitting yet so fittingly fluid, The Glitch Mob’s unique sound is so great both recorded and live. The release of “See Without Eyes” comes four years after their sophomore album “Love Death Immortality” and without a doubt has some of their most sophisticated production work yet.
Festival Highlight: Float Fest 2018
The fifth annual Float Fest is on the calendar for July 21-22, in historic San Marcos, Texas. Float Fest is a unique festival experience: attendees have the chance to go tubing down the San Marcos river to get to the main festival grounds. It’s a great way to cool off before heading to Cool River Ranch to see top-billed artists such as Tame Impala, Snoop Dogg, Glass Animals, and Modest Mouse...
Houndmouth and Frederick the Younger make any show feel like a hometown show
Houndmouth and Frederick the Younger brought their soulful swing and lively presence to the heart of Louisiana’s capitol city, Baton Rouge on April 26th at the Varsity Theater. College students and mature concert-goers alike were treated to the Americana tunes that filled the packed theater. The intimate performances surely brought a feeling of hometown love among those at the show...