Dropkick Murphys Return to Boston for a Sold-Out 4 Day Run

In an explosion of bagpipes, fiddles, and raucous cheers, Boston's own Dropkick Murphys returned to their beloved hometown to deliver an electrifying St. Patrick's Day performance at a sold-out MGM Music Hall. The air was charged with anticipation as fans clad in green queued up along Lansdowne Street - ready to revel in a night of Celtic punk rock. Kicking off the holiday weekend extravaganza, The Scratch took the stage with an infectious energy and enthusiasm that set the tone for the night ahead. They wasted no time in captivating the audience with their unique blend of metal, punk, and traditional Irish music.

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Mt. Joy Electrifies The Troubadour with Surprise Pop-Up Show

In a spontaneous whirlwind of excitement, Mt. Joy took The Troubadour stage by storm, treating a lucky crowd to an unforgettable night of live music. The surprise secret pop-up show, announced last minute, was a testament to the band's commitment to their fans, as they delivered a powerhouse performance in the intimate venue of The Troubadour, accommodating only 500 or fewer eager attendees.

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K.Flay Rocks the Lodge Room for 2 Nights in LA

Multi-platinum and multi-Grammy nominee Kristine Flaherty, aka K.Flay, kicked off her 2024 North American Headline Tour, MONO: Live In Stereo with a two-night sold out stop at The Lodge Room in Los Angeles, CA. In celebration of the release of her fifth full-length album, LA based singer and Illinois native explores a diverse variety of compelling narratives in this project, ranging from toxic relationships (with both people and substances)

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Thnks Fr Th Mmrs, Sacramento (How Fall Out Boy Rocked Sac-Town)

The Golden 1 Center wasn't just buzzing, it was exploding with the collective energy of every Fall Out Boy fan in Sacramento on Sunday’s long awaited stop of Fall Out Boy’s So Much For (2)our Dust tour. After a rainy day, the clouds parted as eager fans lined up and made their way into the arena. The crowd made for the eclectic bunch, spanning multiple generations of folks living (or reliving) that teenage angst that is so perfectly captured in FOB’s pop punk anthems.

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San Francisco’s Chokecherry Brings the Noise to Noise Pop

When the Noise Pop festival descends on San Francisco, the entire city transforms into a music lover's playground. For 30 years, Noise Pop has ignited San Francisco's independent music scene. Imagine: 10 vibrant days spread across 25 venues, showcasing 160 bands, all of which electrify San Francisco. It's a chance to discover hidden gems, explore iconic spots, and see a carefully curated selection of amazing artists, including a focus on some of the most prolific local indie bands in the Bay Area.

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Fall Out Boy Light It Up at the Honda Center in Anaheim

The second leg of their US tour, So Much For (2our) Dust, beginning last week, made it’s sold out stop in Anaheim last night on the iconic Honda Center stage. Featuring over twenty years of hits, Fall Out Boy’s performance is bound to impress both younger fans and elder emo’s alike. With a career spanning set, a flame throwing bass, and special surprise guests, there is no question as to why Fall Out Boy has fully taken over the pop-punk world for over two decades.

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Squid Ignites The Belasco in Los Angeles with an Electrifying Performance

In a pulsating spectacle of hard rock prowess, Squid set The Belasco ablaze with an electrifying performance that left the crowd in awe. The vibrant atmosphere crackled with anticipation as fans eagerly awaited the arrival of the British sensation, and from the moment Squid took the stage, they delivered an unforgettable show that will resonate in the memories of all who were fortunate enough to bear witness.

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Angel White Creates Beauty at the Cotillion Ballroom in Wichita

The renaissance in country music doesn’t begin and end with Beyoncé as it happens. Angel White and his rag tag band of Texans are proudly taking their place as a fresh sound in the genre. They showcased their rock-heavy  sound on the road with The Josh Abbott Band this winter. Their Wichita show on 02/24 delighted the Saturday night crowd at the historic Cotillion Ballroom.

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Levitation Room Debut "Strange Weather" at Los Angeles' Teragram Ballroom

In a transcendental evening that blurred the lines between reality and the surreal, Levitation Room took center stage at The Teragram Ballroom in Los Angeles, CA, delivering a spellbinding performance that left audiences in awe. As part of their co-headline tour with Brazil's Boogarins and in celebration of their third studio album, "Strange Weather," Levitation Room treated fans to a sonic journey through the outer reaches of rock music.

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Knox Returns To Nashville For Headline Exit/In Show

Just about three months ago, rising pop-punker Knox opened for alt-pop band Nightly at their sold-out show at Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl. At that time, he was hovering just under a million monthly listeners on Spotify, and his single “Not The 1975” had not yet begun to experience its recent surge in popularity. 

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Deerhoof at Monk Club, Rome: A Night of Melodic Intricacies and Unbridled Joy

On a vibrant evening of February 15, 2024, the eclectic beats and avant-garde melodies of Deerhoof filled the air of Monk Club in Rome, Italy, marking a night that was as unforgettable as it was unique. Known for their indelible mark on the indie rock scene over the past decades, Deerhoof's visit to Rome was highly anticipated by fans and music enthusiasts alike, promising an evening of sonic exploration and intimate connection.

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Griff Stuns With Beat at Le Poisson Rouge in New York

On a Friday night in NYC, le poisson rouge was the place to be. After spending 2023 playing stadiums opening for Coldplay in Europe, Griff was excited to get back to the basics and play intimate shows for fans. Griff played songs that spanned her discography from her earliest songs like Forgive Myself to an unreleased song called Miss Me Too - to be released February 28!

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Gogol Bordello Bring Gusto & Grit to their NYE Residency at Brooklyn Bowl

Concerts at bowling alleys are traditionally considered an afterthought. Competing with the crashing of pins can be cumbersome and eye roll inducing. The only way to combat this near certainty is to be louder than the pins. Gogol Bordello took those challenges and chose expert level. Their four-night New Year’s residency at Brooklyn Bowl, their adopted home turf, had the gypsy punk aficionados in prime form. 

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Bryan Adams Plays a Career-Spanning Set at Anaheim's Honda Center

It has been said that music is the best time machine in the world. Sometimes, you hear the first few bars of a song and it immediately teleports you back to a different or better time in your life. As I walk around the Honda Center in Anaheim, California to see Bryan Adams, a red-blooded  Rock and Roller from my youth, who has a new tour called "So Happy It Hurts", which is also the title of his latest album, I take note of the fans, and think "wow, who let in all these older folks, until I passed by a mirror and looked at myself, and said HEY!! I'm one of those older folks too.

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ODESZA Announces Residency at Zouk Nightclub, Redefining the Las Vegas Nightlife Experience

In an electrifying collaboration, Zouk Group and Resorts World Las Vegas (RWLV) proudly announce the inclusion of chart-topping electronic music duo ODESZA in their stellar lineup of resident artists for the year 2024. Hailing from Seattle, ODESZA has undeniably left a mark on the contemporary electronic music scene, captivating audiences worldwide with their innovative fusion of synth-pop, Indie dance, and ambient house music.

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