The Maine is a modern rock band out of Phoenix, Arizona who like many other bands on Sad Summer, spent their formative years touring with Warped Tour. They are led by Lead singer and pianist, John O’Callaghan. He is a captivating performer who is not afraid to join his crowd throughout his performances. Before The Maine even hit The BayCare Sound stage, there was a stool placed in front of the barricade, so O’Callaghan could easily jump over.
Read MoreMayday Parade is a Florida-based pop punk/ emo band who co-headlined this years’ Sad Summer Festival, touring across the US this summer. They played last during their hometown stop of the tour in Clearwater, Florida at The BayCare Sound. The band has been consistently releasing music and touring the globe since 2006 and show no signs of slowing down any time soon.
Read MoreDaisy Grenade is a grunge-pop duo made up of two female powerhouse vocalists: Dani Nigro and Keaton Whittaker, more like Charli xcx and Cyndi Lauper. Their look, performance, attitude is the full package and they put on quite an entertaining show during their Sad Summer Festival set at The BayCare Sound in Clearwater, Florida.
Read MoreDiva Bleach was first on the bill on Sad Summer Festival’s recent stop in Clearwater, Florida. Regardless, they put on a great show that showcased their strengths as a band quite early in their career. As people made their way into The BayCare Sound, the high-energy trio got the day of music started.
Read More“It’s Chappell’s world and we’re just living in it,” tweeted out by the official Lollapalooza X account. After experiencing a crowd like this, this feels like the understatement of the century. The entirety of Grant Park was overflowing with pink cowboy hats, glittered eyelids, and campy western fringe as the self proclaimed ‘Midwest Princess’ drew one of the biggest crowds the festival has ever seen.
Read MoreAfter a two-year hiatus, Desert Daze is back and ready to transform Lake Perris, CA, into a musical paradise from October 10-13, 2024. Since its move to the scenic lakeside location in 2018, Desert Daze has become synonymous with eclectic and immersive music experiences. The 2024 edition promises to be no different, boasting a lineup that spans the sonic spectrum from psych rock to hip-hop, electronic, jazz, and beyond.
Read MoreThe Outside Lands Music Festival in San Francisco, California, has always been a pioneer in blending music, art, and culture. This year, the festival continues its groundbreaking tradition with the return of Grass Lands, presented by Embarc. Now in its sixth year, Grass Lands is set to elevate the festival experience with its unique celebration of cannabis, marking a significant milestone as the first curated cannabis experience at a major American music festival.
Read MoreIt’s 1983, and if you’re in high school like I was, you were probably knocking down a whole $3.05 minimum wage, and possibly spending all that hard earned cash to see this HUGE bands when the were in their absolute PRIME! Fast forward to 2024 and all the greats from that era took the stage for a fantastic night at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles, California at the traveling Totally Tubular Festival.
Read MoreNestled within the enchanting woods of Rothbury, Michigan, Electric Forest 2024 proved once again why it stands as one of the most unifying and unforgettable music festivals in the world. Over the course of four days, festival-goers were treated to an eclectic lineup of artists that spanned genres, from hip-hop to electronic, rock to indie, creating an atmosphere of pure musical bliss amidst the lush greenery and mystical vibes of the forest.
Read MoreElectric Forest in Rothbury, Michigan, was set ablaze by the electrifying beats and infectious energy of Chase & Status, delivering a performance that left the crowd exhilarated and craving more. The dynamic duo of Saul Milton and Will Kennard, known for their genre-blurring electronic music, brought their A-game to the stage, transforming the festival grounds into a pulsating dance floor.
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