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…
The Warning in Chicago on Keep Me Fed Tour
Mexican rock band The Warning played in Chicago on July 22 with openers Speed of Light. Fun fact, both bands are comprised of siblings! The Warning’s sister trio wrapped up their Keep Me Fed world tour the following night in Minneapolis, so if you missed them on this tour, you’ll have to catch them at…
The Lumineers stop in steamy St. Louis on Automatic Tour
It was a heat index of 104 degrees on Wednesday night when doors opened at Hollywood Casino Amphitheater, but that didn’t stop fans from coming early to grab a spot on the lawn to watch The Lumineers. Hippo Campus warmed up an already sweating crowd and didn’t seem to mind the temperature themselves as they…
311 brings their Unity Tour to Cleveland
Alternative rock band 311 stopped in Cleveland last week on their Unity Tour alongside openers Sitting on Saturn and Badflower. 311 has been active in the music scene since 1988 with their latest full length album released in 2024: Full Bloom. The Unity Tour set list featured an incredible selection of their thirty plus years of…
Nelsonville Music Festival 2025 Recap
Nelsonville Music Festival 2025 was held on June 20th-June 22nd in Nelsonville, Ohio, and Crowdsurfer Magazine was there to capture the beauty of this intimate festival experience. Nelsonville is a small community located just outside of Athens, nestled in the hills of southeastern Ohio. Since its inception, this festival has been focused on raising funds…
The Driver Era returns to Charlotte with ‘Obsession’
With only a handful of shows left on The Driver Era’s Obsession Tour, I’m happy to say that Ross and Rocky Lynch always bring the energy to every show they perform. And as they returned to Charlotte with their fierce opener VALÉ, it was pretty clear that myself and the rest of the audience were…
BonnaBlues: Bonnaroo Cancelled After 1 Day
Bonnaroo 2025 boasted an eclectic mix of artists on the lineup that was meant to run over four nights on the Farm in Manchester, Tennessee. It had a really great lineup that mostly never came to fruition. Fans could enter the grounds and begin camping starting on Tuesday, but the music didn’t start until Thursday.…
Friday the 13th with Jet
Australian rock band Jet performed at the House of Blues in Cleveland Ohio on Friday the 13th alongside Band of Skulls. Jet delivered an outstanding high-energy performance, playing crowd favorites such as “Are You Gonna Be My Girl?” and “Cold Hard Bitch.” This performance was one of the last in North America on this run.…
SSBD: What We’re Excited For
It’ll be our first year attending the Same Same But Different festival in California, and we’ve heard nothing but good things! Photo: 2024 Same Same But Different While we’re stoked that we’ve attended a lot of fun festivals, some definitely stand out more than others. This one has a special feel, more intimate vibe, so…
Camisole, Lady Die, and Madisinn at Snug Harbor
The month of May was a month to remember for many Charlotte bands, but for Camisole, it was especially memorable. Kicking off the month, the band performed at Charlotte’s second annual Lovin Life Music Festival, and ended May on a high note by performing at Snug Harbor for the first show of their tour. Joining…
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