[Introducing] She’s a Keeper – Live at Midwestern
A friend of mine just introduced me to the folk rock band She’s a Keeper, and I’m really excited about them. They’ve got a sound very reminiscent to Mumford & Sons, but they have a little more...
View ArticleKishi Bashi – Tiny Desk Concert
Kishi Bashi is one of my favorite new artists. I have to thank Arjun for introducing me to his mastery of music. I believe Arjun had to work at convincing me that Kishi Bashi is actually an artist, not...
View ArticleBig Sean, Pusha T, & 2 Chainz – Mercy (Live At Hot97 Summer Jam)
So Big, Push, and 2 Chainz took the stage together at Hot97 Summer Jam to perform their hit “Mercy.” Damn, I wish I had been there. Mercy’s easily one of my favorite jams right now. What surprised me...
View ArticleThe Weeknd, Live in Pittsburgh
Everything that happened on June 19th was pretty fitting: Some of my friends finding themselves on stage pre-show because f**k rules. Opening DJ playing pre-recorded mixes and pressing buttons on his...
View ArticleAlabama Shakes – Be Mine (Live on Jimmy Fallon)
There’s very little music I hear today that sounds legitimately different than most other songs on the market. One of the only bands I can name that can claim that their music is truly unique is...
View ArticleThe Avett Brothers Perform ‘I And Love And You’ on Jimmy Kimmel
Give a band a symphonic accompaniment, and chances are I’ll fall in love. In this case, it was a dangerous addition, because I already had an undying love for The Avett Brothers. This nearly pushed me...
View Article[Video] Kanye West –“Bound 2″ ft. Charlie Wilson & The Roots (Live on “Fallon”)
Last night, Kanye took to Late Night With Jimmy Fallon to close the show with his Yeezus-standout track “Bound 2,” and he even brought Charlie Wilson to perform with him! As much as I love the studio...
View ArticleMike Posner Plays ‘Ninja’ Pop Up Show In Chicago’s Lincoln Park
You may not have seen Mike Posner around a lot lately, but his sound is still shaping pop radio nonetheless. Working behind the scenes and penning hit songs like Maroon 5′s “Sugar,” Posner has proven...
View Article[Live Review] Wet Cement Bright Future in Chicago
Chicago’s Empty Bottle is the quintessential venue that you catch a band in before they break out. It’s hot, dim and a little cramped, boasting a roughly 50-50 split between bar area and stage. It’s...
View Article[Premiere] Rising Appalachia – Occupy
Rising Appalachia’s superb sibling sonics have made them a household name amongst festivalgoers as they’ve traversed the globe, playing alongside Michael Franti, Nahko, the Avett Brothers and Trevor...
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