All good things must come to an end— even badass virtual music festivals.
Bonnaroo’s Virtual Roo-ality Day 3 Recap: The Perfect Goodbye
Bonnaroo’s Virtual Roo-ality Day 2 Recap: The Night of the Jam Bands
Virtual Roo-ality continued with a full lineup of music and other entertainment almost more eclectic and random than the day before. Day 2 could be known as the day of exponential positivity, complete and total randomness and the night of the jam band.
Beauty from Chaos: “Farewell” by William Rose & Flying Islands
It’s during these times we cling to light however we can get it. We will certainly see ugliness and chaos, but we will also see the most beautiful sides of people and the most beautiful art to come out of it.That is what William Rose & Flying Islands are giving us with their new track “Farewell”.
Tunes to Spin: Ari Lennox, Soccer Mommy, Young Medicine and RIVVRS
Every once in awhile I like to do a download of artists or songs that are currently sneaking into my playlists and therefore taking over my life in all the best ways. My hope is they do the same for you! This round-up includes a little something for everyone from R&B to Metal/Pop Rock to some indie options. So strap up. Here. We. Go.
Barney Cortez: Pretty Thin EP
Whether it’s in how he carries himself, his music or what he visually creates, there’s one thing you can’t deny about Barney Cortez: he has style. You can see that abundantly in his Pretty Thin EP.
Austin City Limits: Standout Performances
Although ACL has been over for a couple of weeks, the performances still cross my mind. Here are the sets that were standouts.
Tunes to Spin: Anna of the North, The Paper Kites, Ray LaMontagne + More
One of my favorite questions is, “What are you listening to right now?” So, I’m back with more music recs for you! Not all of these are necessarily new, but they’re what I’m currently spinning a lot of.
William Rose and the Flying Islands: Insatiable Textured Sounds
The times of throwing musicians into one specific genre are fading. William Rose is a master musician and frontman, but don’t try to categorize him or The Flying Islands. Because, what they create won’t fit into your boxes. It will beautifully paint outside the lines.
Lovin’ on the Locals: About-Face
When I connected with the Omaha alt-rock/indie band About-Face, I was more than stoked to take a listen. Their nods to the genre and melodies caught me right away.
Under the Oak: Folk for the Soul
So many musicians out there are doing some seriously cool stuff. Among them are the Philadelphia-based folk, Americana and indie rock influenced group Under the Oak.
The Sound of It 