Blu DeTiger and The Knocks Brought The Party To Houston

emilytreadgold #2, Concert Reviews

Blu DeTiger, the insanely talented multi-instrumentalist played to a packed crowd on Sunday night. She showed up in a sparkling dress with glitter eyeshadow, surrounded by instruments and in her element, Blu was there to turn the audience into her fans. She started with her newly released song “In My Head” a euro-disco bop that shows off her DJ skills …

This Year’s Jingle Ball Was Everything We Wanted

emilytreadgold #1, Concert Reviews, Reviews

If you’re me, the end of Thanksgiving doesn’t mean it’s almost Christmas yet – it means Jingle Ball time! In the five years I’ve been in Dallas, I think I’ve only missed one Jingle Ball. It’s truly a show I look forward to every year, showcasing some of the biggest artists of the year singing their top hits of this year and years past. What’s not to love!

The Jacks At Barracuda In Austin

emilytreadgold #2, Concert Reviews

Every member of The Jacks probably dresses better than you, and they definitely have better hair, but they’re more than just LA pretty boys. They perform with a polished yet energetic precision. Not missing a beat during their shows even when they manage to kick over two beers onstage. They just keep going, as any good rock band should.

5SOS Meet You There Tour

emilytreadgold #2, Concert Reviews

This fall, 5 Seconds of Summer has quite honestly taken the country by storm, both embarking on the U.S. leg of their Meet You There tour and hitting #1 just this week on the pop radio chart for the first time ever with their second single, Youngblood (a BOP, y’all).

With two 5SOS fans who have been around since the band’s beginning, we at The New Nine hit up not one but two shows this tour and boy were we in for a treat.

Taylor’s Doing Better Than She Ever Was: Reputation Review

emilytreadgold #3, Concert Reviews

It’s been 10 days since my reputation tour and it’s taken me this long to put into words the impact of seeing Taylor live after 3 years. I’ve been a Swiftie since I was 16, and now at 28, the only thing that’s changed is the admiration I have for Taylor. From her self-titled debut album to reputation, I grew up with each era she released. When all my friends changed from year to year, Taylor was the one constant I had. Her music was always there when I needed it.

lovelytheband’s Show Was A Shimmering Indie-Pop Dream

emilytreadgold #4, Concert Reviews

With news of their first headlining tour, we got the chance to check out lovelytheband in Nashville and at Hangout Festival. lovelytheband hit the stage just as the sun started to set and the venue came alive with more fans. Opening with “Make You Feel Pretty” the band set the scene with the song giving off a similar vibe to the time of night and finally for us in Nashville, great weather.

Franz Ferdinand Live in Austin: As Weird As You’d Hope

emilytreadgold #17, Concert Reviews

Franz Ferdinand is touring for their 2018 album Always Ascending and it’s fitting for the wave of fans who are still clamoring for more from the Scottish based indie rock favorites. They’ve been an international success since their debut single “Take Me Out” flooded every form of media in 2004.