Excision Ends Two Night Residency with an Unreal Experience
Canada native Jeffrey Abel, professionally known as Excision, brought an unbelievable experience to finish off his two-night residency at San Francisco’s Bill Graham Civic Auditorium. Lasers and pyrotechnics were a notable feature of Excision’s set. His stage design also featured a large screen that displayed many visuals throughout his set that were synced with the…
Midnight Til Morning and Alex Porat’s Debut in Charlotte
From Netflix’s Building The Band to center stage of The Underground in Charlotte on their 2026 World Tour, Midnight Til Morning and Alex Porat did something incredible for their first time in the city: exceeded my expectations. The night for the band was the perfect mix of back flips, upcoming music, and chaos (the good…
Coca Cola Sips and Sounds Music Festival 2026
The 2026 two-day Sips and Sounds Festival tied in with SXSW this year in downtown Austin, Texas with yet another unique lineup and range of artists. The weather was a perfect Spring day and Friday was packed with artists at The Long Center overlooking the Austin skyline. It kicked off with local Austin artist Skateland,…
Ruel’s First Performance at The Underground
Fans at the Underground in Charlotte were “kicking their feet” in excitement as both Ruel and Arthur Hill took the stage to make their first impressions on the city. Everyone welcomed both performers with open arms (and awesome dance moves)! Ruel graced us with his entrance by literally opening the door and greeting his fans…
Jordan Ward Refines Modern R&B On The Apartment Tour
The sold-out show started at 9:30, and you could feel the momentum building up as Jordan Ward stepped on stage. He opened with “Stranger,” then rolled right straight into “Noisy Neighbors” and “Ross Fit,” setting a late-night R&B vibe that carried through the rest of the set. The 1 hour and 15 minute set leaned…
The Band Light navigates a different ‘World’ of adulthood
2026 has been off to an exciting and hectic start in the world, especially in music. But for The Band Light, it’s gotten even crazier. Konnor Dolberry (lead singer), Garrett Goodrich (lead guitarist), Jack Glenn (bass), and Trevor Young (drummer) kicked off the new year with their hometown show surrounded by fans, family and friends…
Matteson Gregory’s ‘Season 1’ in music in the new year
Living in our 20’s is just like starting the new season of a TV show – it can be exciting, questionable, emotional, and full of the most unexpected plot twists. Along the way, we’re even introduced to the most interesting characters as we navigate our own messy, yet transformative stories. Matteson Gregory is taking on the…
Ghost brings Skeletour to Peoria
Ghost summoned…and they came. The Ritual in Peoria Civic Center roiled with anticipation as the hour approached. Slowly, the elements came together. The ritual music started…lights began to dim…incense filled the air. Ghouls around the hall came to a stand still and turned to face the stage as it went black. The Swedish rock band…
Del Water Gap At The Fillmore in Charlotte
All worries were left at the door, and packed throughout The Fillmore were excited fans to see Del Water Gap perform after a few long awaited years since his last headlining tour. Kicking off the Chasing the Chimera Tour in North Carolina with Hannah Jadagu, his show in Charlotte was definitely one to remember. Each…
All Time Low concludes Everyone’s Talking U.S. Tour in Wilkes-Barre, PA
The day was cold but that did not stop fans from going to All Time Low’s final U.S show of the Everyone’s Talking Tour. The latter half of the tour consisted of consisted of supporting acts Mayday Parade, Four Year Strong, and The Paradox. When All Time Low took the stage, the crowd sang along…
Faye Webster Brings the Symphony to Oakland
Atlanta native Faye Webster teamed with the Magik*Magik Orchestra to bring an unforgettable performance to the Paramount Theatre in Oakland, California. Oakland was the last stop of three on her “An Evening with Faye Webster” tour, performing with a new orchestra at each stop. Webster was accompanied by the LA Phil in Los Angeles and…
Modern Alibi’s Halloweekend at Snug Harbor
This year, spooky season was best spent going to Modern Alibi’s show at Snug Harbor with Charlotte’s own Te’Jani. Along with playing their sold out show at the venue, the band surprised fans the night before when they opened for the All American Rejects at VBGB’s. The venue was filled with fans in awesome Halloween…
Cage the Elephant’s Sold Out Show in Cleveland Ohio
American Rock band Cage the Elephant performed a sold out show at the Agora in Cleveland Ohio on 10/22. The venue was packed with fans as Cage The Elephant took the stage. The incredibly lively performance featured songs from across their catalog of music and had fans screaming along throughout the set. Notable and personal favorites included…
Chance The Rapper returns to the Bay Area for his one night residency
Chancelor Bennett, professionally known as Chance The Rapper, returned to the Bay Area after a nearly decade-long hiatus. Chance The Rapper is 32-year-old sing-songwriter, poet, activist, and producer from Chicago. Fans set the tone high early in his set, getting loud and singing every song word for word. The set included projected visuals on a…
Deafheaven at Delmar Hall
St. Louis’s Delmar Hall came to a roar last night as Deafheaven took the stage with its brand of blackgaze metal. The San Francisco band powered through 11 songs supporting their new album, Lonely People with Power, along with metalcore bands Harm’s Way and I Promised the World. The youthful crowd pulsed with the…
Same Same But Different Festival Recap
It’s been almost two weeks since we got back from the Same Same But Different Festival at Lake Perris, California and we’re still glowing from the experience! After a 14-hour road trip, we arrived ready to dive in, and honestly, this festival blew us away. Over the past few years, most festivals we’ve attended have…
Track by Track of Taylor Swift’s Life of a Showgirl
Lights, Camera, Action! Taylor Swift’s sassy and sparkly twelfth studio album The Life of a Showgirl has officially released this week, along with a matching visual theatrical release, and we’re here with a track by track analysis to dive into allllll the drama and show-stopping lyrics. Take your places; the show is about to begin!…
The Darkness Comes to Cleveland Ohio
British rock band The Darkness stopped by The Agora in Cleveland on Sunday 9/21. The Darkness will continue their “Dreams on Toast” tour across the sea in Europe but will be back for some US performances in November. Opener Mark Daly gave a high-energy performance for an excited crowd. Headliners The Darkness put on an incredible…
Mudvayne in St. Louis on 25th Anniversary Tour
25 years melted away for the concert last weekend when Mudvayne brought their raw style to The Factory STL with Static X and Vended. Opening with “Dig” and powering through the rest of L.D. 50, their debut album, on this 25th anniversary tour, the crowd was engaged and pushed to the brink of frenzy. Already…
Landon Conrath opens For Cartel’s Chroma 20th Anniversary Tour
Pop-punk band Cartel kicked off their first night of their Chroma 20th Anniversary Tour in Charlotte, NC, bringing the energy of their beloved debut album Chroma to The Underground’s stage. In addition to Cartel’s energetic stage presence and playing a sold out show, indie-pop singer Landon Conrath joined the band for the first part of…
The Band Light reflects on their musical journey ahead of new era of music
It’s no secret that Nashville-based pop-rock group The Band Light has has been captivating fans through catchy and hypnotic lyrics, various One Direction covers, and lively content throughout their social media and band vlogs. From opening for Switchfoot, Quarters of Change and Modern Alibi, attending Jonas Con, and to recently releasing new music, The Band…
Jake Scott’s Heartfelt Night in Charlotte on Live in ’25 Tour
Jake Scott’s show at The Underground in Charlotte was not only a memorable night for everyone in attendance, but also almost poignant – it was like a love letter. Opening for Scott on his heartfelt night in Charlotte was MaRynn Taylor. Although there were many technical difficulties, Taylor was able to prevail. Sharing her music…
CloZee at Sunrise, Theme Days, Hot Air Balloon Rides + New Surprises for SSBD 2025
Same Same But Different Festival is always about more than music; it’s about the moments in between. This year, those moments are shaping up to be bigger than ever. The Phase 2 lineup just dropped, and the standout is impossible to miss: CloZee will play a rare Sunrise Set. If you’ve ever caught her cinematic…
Lightcode At SSBD + More!
With just under 2 months now until Same Same But Different kicks off, we are super excited about all of the unique and interactive activities and workshops being announced! Aside from all the wonderful music and art acts we are all so stoked to experience, SSBD offers over 50 interactive workshops to “create the moments…
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