Hangout Fest is coming up! The 3-Day festival that covers the gorgeous beaches of Gulf Shores Alabama is always one of the best fests of the season. Here’s what you need to know to prep.
Animal Years is Wild On Tour
I have a confession to make: despite my love for heavy underground music, I have have a soft spot for “good ‘ole boy” jams which extends to pretty much anything with a twang that makes me want to sit around a fire with my friends with a case of local beers. One of the first artists who captured that essence was Josh Ritter. His work, particularly the songs ‘Harrisburg’ and ‘A Thin Blue Frame’ became my bridge to other artists who straddled the line between rock, americana, and folk.
ONR. Is The Unique Sound You Need
ONR. was born in Glasgow and raised between the Scottish highlands and southern Scotland. His music is eclectic and different. His booming voice over a mix of synths and lilting melodies. You can easily taste the influence from icons like Elton John and Bruce Springsteen but also his contemporaries like Arcade Fire and The Killers.
Why You Shouldn’t Be Sleeping On Finneas O’Connell
While you’ve probably followed Finneas O’Connell’s talents for a while, I bet you didn’t know this fact about him – he’ll never give up skinny jeans. No matter how out of style they become.
New Music Alert: Annalia’s Affinity
If you know me, you know I’m a sucker for a good pop song and singer/songwriter ANNALIA has me hooked. She’s dropping her EP next month, but I got to talk to her about the exclusive premiere of her latest single, “Affinity.”
Just Seconds Apart’s Santorini Dream
If you do any kind of searching into up-and-coming trio Just Seconds Apart, you will find the same two things in every piece written about them; everything there is to know about their brand new single “Santorini Dream” and some fun facts about each of the 18-year-old triplets Sela, Alex, and Ari Poulos.
New Music Alert: Drive!Drive! Feels
Drive!Drive! is the alternative pop creation from lead singer Alex Johnson. After moving to Nashville, Johnson realized that he wanted to build a band from scratch. He found it extremely difficult to find members that wanted to play for the love of it. He felt like he was lost in a sea of session players.
Prepping For Coachella 2018
Coachella, the master festival that kicks off the season. Coachella is extremely expensive and notorious for their difficult tickets and crowds of social media influencers. This year it’s also known for one of the sickest lineups out there. Samantha and I will be covering the madness both weekends so make sure to follow along on Instagram @thenewnine9.
Yoke Lore Is The Dreamy Music You Need
Yoke Lore is the brainchild of Adrian Galvin. The vibe is dreamy soundscapes, with driving drums and a touch of a banjo. We caught up with Adrian after a slew of shows during SXSW.
Catching Up With SUR at SXSW
SUR, the brainchild of Zack Arnett, has been taking over the music scene, we talked to him last year but the turnout for his SXSW shows was incredible. We caught up with him at the Whole Foods SXSW invasion.