Last week, to kick off the month of August, the fields of St. Charles, Iowa hosted one of the Midwest’s most promising festivals, Hinterland, which celebrated its 10th anniversary in spectacular fashion. Becoming known as the biggest festival in Iowa, Hinterland continues to grow in scope and stature, and this year’s edition was the biggest yet, featuring a bigger venue and record-breaking ticket sales.
Read MoreOsheaga’s Forest Stage was the place to be Friday night as rapper, singer, and all-around powerhouse Doechii brought her “Live From the Swamp” tour to Montreal. It was the final set of the night and easily one of the wildest.
Read MoreTucked into the back reaches of Parc Jean-Drapeau, the Scène de la Vallée feels like its own secret hideout—a perfect fit for the genre-bending sound of French psych-pop band La Femme. As golden hour set in on day one of Osheaga, the group transformed the stage into an electric dancefloor, blending surf rock, punk, and synth-pop into something distinctly their own.
Read MoreFriday night at Osheaga hit a turning point as the sun dipped low over Parc Jean-Drapeau and the Valley Stage transformed into a vibrant, open-air dancefloor. Scottish producer and multi-instrumentalist Barry Can’t Swim brought his genre-melding magic to the Montreal crowd, delivering a set full of emotional builds, hypnotic beats, and irresistible rhythm.
Read MoreIn the wide array of music festival offerings, Capitol Groove is a rarity: a two day long gathering where community,musical authenticity, and good-natured locals all find a beat together. Thanks to its gently sloping pristine grass laden venue, attendees are encouraged to indulge in either a relaxed lawn-chair haven or a welcoming dance pit on the flat lands. Capitol Groove 2025 struck an impressive balance between family-friendly and frolic worthy jams.
Read MoreOn a sun-soaked weekend along the Willamette River, Portland once again proved why it’s a hub for indie music culture with the triumphant return of Project Pabst. Taking over Waterfront Park on July 26th and 27th, the boutique festival delivered a lineup that was as eclectic as it was nostalgic, balancing legends with some of the most exciting names in modern indie and alternative music.
Read MoreAt Project Pabst in Portland, Oregon, the atmosphere shifted from celebratory chaos to something almost spiritual when Death Cab for Cutie took the stage. As a headliner, the band proved why they continue to be one of the most enduring forces in indie rock, delivering a set that was as powerful as it was tender, as nostalgic as it was forward-looking. For longtime fans and casual listeners alike, it was the perfect capstone to a festival that thrives on balancing energy with emotion.
Read MoreProject Pabst has a reputation for booking acts that embody both artistic credibility and mass appeal, but few sets over the weekend hit quite as hard as Japanese Breakfast’s. Michelle Zauner and her band delivered a performance that felt both deeply personal and spectacularly universal—a set that solidified why she’s one of the most vital modern acts around.
Read MoreWhen Iggy Pop takes the stage, it’s never just a performance—it’s a masterclass in rock and roll endurance, rebellion, and sheer vitality. At Project Pabst in Portland, the self-proclaimed godfather of punk proved why he’s often hailed as the king of punk rock and beyond. In front of a sea of fans that spanned generations, Iggy didn’t just play the hits—he embodied them, delivering a set that was both feral and celebratory, a reminder that even decades into his career, his energy is untouchable.
Read MoreThere are few bands that can claim the kind of cultural footprint Devo has left over the last five decades, and even fewer who can still channel that energy with such precision and vitality in a live setting. At Project Pabst in Portland, Oregon, the art-rock pioneers proved why they remain one of the most unique and enduring acts to ever grace a stage. Their headlining performance was nothing short of legendary, an unforgettable display of humor, musicianship, and sheer eccentricity that had the entire crowd
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