American indie pop rock band COIN kicked off their “Uncanny Valley” tour this month in Phoenix, AZ, and made their way to CA with stops in Los Angeles, San Diego, and most recently, San Francisco. The sold-out San Francisco show took place at The Regency Ballroom and opened with “Learning,” one of the hit songs in their Uncanny Valley album which was released in March 2022.
Throughout the entire 23-song set, the band performed with incredible energy, and lead vocalist Chase Lawrence frequently jumped off the stage to engage with fans. In addition to the songs in the Uncanny Valley album, they also played a few singles including “Brad Pitt” and “Cutie,” along with “Talk Too Much,” a fan favorite from their 2017 album How Will You Know If You Never Try. Throughout the set, the LED panel on the stage displayed impressive visuals which were individually crafted for each song.
COIN’s North American tour continues through October 2022 – make sure to catch one of their upcoming shows and enjoy these photos from the San Francisco show!
The North American leg of BENEE’s 2022 world tour is coming to a wrap this week! On Tuesday, hundreds of Bay Area fans showed up in San Francisco to sing along and dance to the alternative pop singer-songwriter’s upbeat hits at The Warfield.
The show kicked off with “Make You Sick,” which appears in BENEE’s most recent EP titled Lychee. The crowd roared as she ran on stage and jumped around while singing and waving at fans. Her set also included hits like “Supalonely” and “Glitter.” In between songs, BENEE emphasized the importance of voting and wished everyone a happy Pride Month. The show ended off with an energetic performance of “Sheesh.” From BENEE’s unique vocals to the fun stage lights and interactions with the crowd, it was evident that BENEE left all her fans wanting more!
Enjoy this photo gallery, and don’t miss BENEE the next time she’s on tour!
Nashville celebrated Pride the weekend of June 25th, and the grounds of Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park were filled with all sorts of joy, colors, and love. The near 100 degree temperatures along with high humidity made for a sweaty weekend, but no less of a fun one.
Day 1 began with the parade, and then everyone made the journey over from Broadway to the park to keep the celebration going all weekend. Equality Stage featured performances from Daisha McBride, Dave Audé, and Bully throughout the afternoon.
We also were treated to several drag shows, one of which was kicked off with a performance to music from Bring It On,which had people in the crowd singing and dancing along.
And as we headed into the evening, headliner Walk the Moon took the stage. Lead vocalist Nicholas Petricca shared with us that it was his first Pride since coming out, and Nashville was sure to respond with love and cheers.
The mood during Pride wasn’t always joyous, as the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v Wade had been announced less than 24 hours prior. Petricca acknowledged this, as most artists did, saying “Even in the face of impossible things, I believe in us.”
Day 2 began just as sweltering as the day before, with some cloudy skies providing no relief. But these beautiful faces were still smiling, laughing, and dancing!
The Rainbow Stage featured artists like Rosemary Joaquin and Gia Woods, who both sang to the crowd that looked out over the entire park.
The afternoon brought us Bantug and Sienna Liggins on the Equality Stage, getting the ever-growing crowd out of the shade and onto the lawn.
And then we had an incredible evening with actress and singer Michaela Jaé, best known for her role in Pose. While she only could give us three songs, the crowd was roaring with their support and excitement, cheering on both her dance moves and everything she had to say.
Following Michaela Jae was Vincint, who, much to the delight of the audience, spent almost half of his performance in the crowd. He sang to individuals and had everyone make space for a runway where Pride-goers gave their best walk.
Before the final act, host and drag queen obSINity came out in a tank that said “Tanya Mother Tucker” on it in rainbow letters, preparing us for the final act of the festival. But before she announced Tanya Tucker, obSINity had a few final words for us. “Love who you are.” Cheers and tears alike filled the park with her moving speech.
And as the sun began to set, Nashville was treated with the headliner of the evening, Tanya Tucker. She came out with a bang, wearing a plumage of rainbow feathers and sparkling all over. The drag queens came out during her second song to share the stage, and it felt like a perfect way to conclude the festival.
Until next June! But remember, Pride is for every day.
Eclectic alt-pop singer Sub Urban warmed up the crowd for AURORA at New York’s SummerStage in Central Park on June 4th.
Blending together dark pop sounds layered with circus themes and catchy trap inspired beats, the artist fully immersed himself in the performance. It’s clear that the musician, who averages over 10 million global weekly streams, was extremely comfortable on stage. That is, outside of his decision to wear a black cropped sweater and jeans on an 80 degree summer day.
Despite making multiple remarks about regretting his outfit choice, the artist didn’t let the heat deter him from fully immersing himself in dance. The diverse crowd, ranging from parents with young children to groups of young adults, embraced the energy and joined in on the dancing. As the show progressed, Sub Urban went full camp and began using distorted vocal effects reminiscent of V for Vendetta, with a sly smile as he did so.
Sub Urban, who has surpassed 1.5 billion streams worldwide, released his major label debut album, HIVE, the day before the show. Listen to HIVE on Spotify and enjoy photos from his performance below.
Is there anyone else you’d rather be singing about going to hell with than The Pretty Reckless? We didn’t think so. The band opened for Shinedown on The Revolution’s Live Tour, following Diamante and stepping onstage to a warmed up crowd. The Pretty Reckless had previously had to cancel their own headlining tour twice due to the pandemic, so it was a long-awaited sight for all to see them performing live.
The Pretty Reckless kicked off their set with a bang and a cover of Soundgarden’s “Loud Love” before moving into their own “Since You’re Gone” followed by their most recent single “Only Love Can Save Me Now.” Frontwoman Taylor Momsen had the crowd sing along with the call and response in “Heaven Knows,” while also asking for audience help singing “Going to Hell,” where everyone enthusiastically screamed the lyrics. “Going to Hell” featured a guitar solo by Ben Phillips, where he walked the length the runway and treated us to a couple of minutes of pure guitar goodness.
With a truly stacked setlist, they fit as many fan-favorites as they could in the 8 song set, which only left the audience wanting more.
Shinedown stopped by Nashville with only a few shows left on the Revolution’s Live Tour. Shinedown formed in the early 2000’s, so they’re no strangers to the stage, and they certainly gave us all a show. With an opening to the set that celebrated getting back out to tour after shutting down for the pandemic, the members walked proudly out on stage to the deafening cheers of the audience. That would be the last time for the night that anything as slow as walking would be done on the stage.
Starting us off with “The Saints of Violence and Innuendo,” the energy in the arena could not reach a higher peak. Lead vocalist Brent Smith had the arena with their hands in the air while guitarist Zach Meyers and bassist Eric Bass ran up and down the runway, giving their all into their instruments, and drummer Barry Kerch kept up the headbanging at the back of the stage. Towards the end of the song, the stage was lit up with pillars of flames, making the audience roar along with Smith.
The energy, of course, did not dim throughout the night. Shinedown played old favorites and new, including the title track off of their upcoming seventh studio album Planet Zero which comes out July 1st.
Diamante kicked off the third to last show of the Revolution’s Live Tour in Nashville, opening with “Ghost Myself,” her 2020 single that is also on her most recent album American Dream. This being a rock concert, there were no worries about the audience being quiet or bored in her opening act, as Diamante and the audience kept the energy at a high from the opening notes until the end of the set.
Diamante wore a Nashville Predators hockey jersey for the first two songs, much to the delight of the crowd since it’s officially the NHL playoffs. Diamante told everyone that her first arena show was here at Bridgestone Arena, so Nashville and this venue holds a special place in her heart.
She also surprised everyone by bringing out Ajay Popoff from Lit to join her in performing “American Dream.” The two worked all sides of the stage, with Diamante ending up with a foot on the drum kit and everyone else headbanging below.
Performing at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City on April 28, ericdoa effortlessly showcased the three main pillars behind his music — evolution, experimentation, and inclusivity.
With a performance that included mosh pits, backflips from audience members on stage (audience members Eric knew by name might we add), and consistent checks on the safety of the front row crowd, it’s easy to see why the musician has had such a positive trajectory in his career.
Eric’s talent for blending raw emotion with beats that toe the line between experimental and radio friendly are what attract people to his music — his genuine nature and relatability transform them into dedicated fans.
Signing to Interscope Records in 2021, the artist’s debut track “fantasize” was an instant success, with over 20 million streams generated. Eric was cemented as an influential artist when his release “sad4whattt” was featured on Season 2, Episode 4 of HBO’s drama Euphoria.
ericdoa is currently working on releasing his next project. In the meantime, check out his current releases here.
Returning from a short tour hiatus brought about by vocal strain for band member Jeffery Jordan, The Band Camino’s sold out show in Dallas did not disappoint. It was evidently clear that the band was ecstatic to be back performing – they played with all the urgency and energy pent up from the Phoenix show they were forced to cancel just days before picking back up in Dallas.
The band powered through a 20-something song setlist with incredible energy and stamina, only occasionally taking their foot off the gas to share a couple of intimate moments with the crowd. Jordan admitted that the Dallas show was special, mentioning that besides Nashville where the band has their roots, Dallas is their most played city – a second home, of sorts.
The Tour Camino is the band’s first headline tour since 2019. They played plenty of tunes from their newest self-titled album along with fan favorites like “Daphne Blue” and “See Through” from their 2019 release, Tryhard. With sold-out venues filled with fans who sing along to every song, it’s clear that the group amassed a larger following over the pandemic.
Backed by killer openers, Hastings and Flor, The Tour Camino is one you don’t want to miss. If you’re able to catch one of their shows, you’re in for a night of singing, dancing, and everything good about live music. Check out the photos below from the show. Images by Natalie Perez.
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