If you’re looking for a fun new band to dive into, say hello to Waterparks (that is, if you haven’t heard of them already). This Houston trio, comprised of Awsten Knight (vocals/guitar), Geoff Wigington (guitar/vocals), and Otto Wood (drums), is…
Interview: SHAED
If you love indie pop bands with a buoyant electronic sound, you should check out SHAED (pronounced “shade”). This D.C. trio, comprised of vocalist Chelsea Lee and twin instrumentalists Max and Spencer Ernst, makes glittering songs with lyrics that are…
Concert Review: Vans Warped Tour – Columbia, MD, 7/16/17
The Vans Warped Tour is more than just a traveling music festival. For many devotees of its brand of alternative rock, it’s an important fixture of a certain type of lifestyle. Just as some kids faithfully attend the same sleepaway…
Interview: Creeper
Remember that electric feeling you got while theorizing about the characters in that suspense show you used to love or reading whichever mysterious book series you preferred in elementary school? That’s exactly the feeling you get when you listen to…
Album Review: Foster the People – “Sacred Hearts Club”
Oftentimes, when a well-loved indie band is set to release a new album, its fans look upon the project with a mix of excitement and nervousness, wondering if the band will maintain its special qualities or make some shocking changes.…
Interview: Jule Vera
Chances are, if you frequent Warped Tour, you’ve heard of Jule Vera. In 2015, the band played shows across the country as part of the famous traveling music festival. Since then, it’s toured with plenty of other artists who are…
Interview: Trophy Eyes
Every year, the Vans Warped Tour introduces listeners in the U.S. to some exciting bands from overseas. This summer, one such band is Trophy Eyes, a group of punk rockers from Australia. The band combines raw, personal lyrics with powerful…