Category: Listen Up
Shaky Knees 2016: LANY X Vinyl Mag
Although they only emerged a little over a year ago, Los Angeles-based trio LANY has quickly made their way to the top of the charts. After touring with Halsey, X Ambassadors, Twin Shadow and, most recently, Ellie Goulding, the young band is now on their own headlining tour across the U.S. Vinyl Mag had the…
Shaky Knees 2016: The Dear Hunter X Vinyl Mag
What started as a solo project of frontman Casey Crescenzo eventually turned into a full band with over a hundred songs to their name. Progressive rock band The Dear Hunter features a wide variety of instruments and sounds and is known for their creation of immersive concept albums. Vinyl Mag got the chance to sit…
Hangout 2016: Artists To Watch
With headlining acts like The Weeknd, Alabama Shakes and Ellie Goulding flocking to the shores of Hangout this year, there’s no doubt that 2016 will be one to remember. But when it comes to festivals, sometimes it’s the artists who are on the verge of becoming household names that will end up being your favorite…
Shaky Knees 2016: Craig Finn X Vinyl Mag
If there’s one thing to learn from Craig Finn, it’s how to weave an intriguing story. While the Hold Steady frontman knows what it’s like to rev up an audience as a loud rock band, he appeals to the more mellow side of things as a solo artist. We sat down with Finn following his Friday…
Shaky Knees 2016: Kaleo X Vinyl Mag
With their brilliant blend of blues, folk and country, Kaleo took America by storm last year when they arrived on the festival scene. After great success in their native country, the four-piece Icelandic band moved their sound to Austin, TX and was met with an equally receptive audience. Vinyl Mag sat down with Kaleo frontman…
Introducing Bear Creek Bayou Music Festival
Laissez les bons temps rouler! The producers of Bear Creek Music & Arts Festival have announced the inaugural Bear Creek Bayou Music Festival taking place Sept. 30-Oct. 1, 2016 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The two-day festival will take place in the heart of New Orleans’ Warehouse District at Mardi Gras World. Enjoy an eclectic mix…
Album Review: Hospital Ships ‘The Past Is Not A Flood’
In his fourth album under the Hospital Ships moniker, Jordan Geiger takes listeners on a meditative journey that explores some heavy themes. The Past Is Not A Flood features production from John Congleton (St. Vincent, Modest Mouse, Chelsea Wolfe) and is a collab with Swans percussionist, Thor Harris. Although it is only a six-song record,…
SXSW 2016: Artists to Watch
With thousands of artists from all over the world traveling to Austin for SXSW, narrowing down who to see can be overwhelming. Luckily, we’re here to make that task a little less daunting. We searched the lineup to find the best up-and-coming artists that could quite possibly be some of your favorite shows of the…
Artist to Watch: Rayland Baxter
After a friend recently saw Rayland Baxter in Atlanta, she convinced me to listen to his most recent EP, SOHO. It’s been four years since Baxter released his debut, full-length album, Feathers & Fishhooks. Most of the tracks on SOHO were previously featured in Baxter’s full-length album, Imaginary Man. Upon listening to SOHO, it is…
Superbody: “Camera”
Since Tennessee-based duo Superbody released their dreamy debut album, Hades Land, Caleb Dills and Robert McCurry have released their newest single “Camera.” With a breathy opening, the track starts with energy and vibrancy. Similar to their ethereal, 80’s styled predecessor, “Camera” plays in the same vein, with McCurry’s deep fluid vocals, juxtaposed with Dills’ taut,…