I’m not sure that I’ve ever been to a show where the supporting artist and headliner paired as well together as Xenia Rubinos and Tune-Yards did. Musically, politically, energetically, the two acts were made for each other. I managed to score a ticket to the tour’s recent (and sold-out) stop at Brooklyn Steel, one […]
Ganja White Night shook the buildings deep in the heart of downtown Kansas City, Missouri, March 2 at the Midland Theater. In the heart of downtown in the elegant and beautiful Midland Theater with its gorgeous woodworking, Ganja White Night shook foundations with their bass-heavy set list and supporting artists Subtronics, Dirt Monkey and […]
“This is a really special night, tonight is our final show.” Kimbra wrapped up her North American Tour last Thursday night at the Santa Ana Observatory. She rocked her “crystal disco queen moment” wearing head to toe Gucci, dripping in sparkles that mirrored her flashy and experimental repertoire. The stage was set for […]
COIN arrived to the 9:30 Club in D.C. on February 10. The show sold out, making me extremely excited for a performance that did not disappoint. The 9:30 Club is a relatively small venue but not terribly crowded. As soon as we stepped in, the mood of the place immediately got me pumped to see […]
“We’ve been calling it dirty disco” says Anna Carmela as we chat about her band Thrift at the popular Santa Ana jam session, The Coollab Project. Carmela started the theatrical rock band in 2014 on the East Coast. After touring for a bit she felt drawn back to California, where the band has continued to evolve […]
Rockwood Music Hall hosted the #WomenCrush showcase featuring the likes of Dirty Bird, Cassandra Kubinski, and Rabasi Joss on January 31. The atmosphere was intimate, a smaller stage and a seated venue. Behind the stage the walls were made up of wooden panels that were accompanied by pink lighting, creating a softness to the […]
If you were anywhere near Pontiac, Michigan on Saturday night and weren’t at Fusion Shows’ 10th Birthday party, you missed out on one of the biggest shows to happen in 2018 already. The night was packed full of both local talent and fan favorites like PUP and Twin Peaks. Doors opened at 5:30pm on the chilly […]
The world of social media has gotten us much closer to our favorite artists. We are now welcome into their everyday lives and are able to live vicariously alongside them. One artist who has truly mastered this relatability through social media is Jackie Venson. Although it felt like I already knew Jackie, this past […]
