Category: Features
SXSW 2015 Tour Diary: North of Nine
[tps_header] LA-based quintet North of Nine just released their debut (Randy Jackson-produced) EP Alive last month to rave reviews. The band is made up of of 19-year-old singer/songwriter/frontman/keyboardist Jackson Guthy, as well as drummer Rob Ketchum, guitarist Michael O’Grady, bassist Edison Lo, and keyboardist Nolan Frank. With their South by Southwest debut this year, we…
10 Songs by Up and Coming Artists You Should Know
Allie X – “Catch” After being touted by Katy Perry as her “spring jam” this time last year, Allie X finally released a choppy yet stunning video for her earworm of a future pop hit ahead of her debut EP out this Spring. Ghost Beach – “Everytime We Touch” Ghost Beach opened for bands like…
SXSW 2015 Tour Diary: Tribe Society
[tps_header] NY-based five-piece Tribe Society survived the beast that is South by Southwest, and they have mixed feelings about it. We asked them to document their journey for us, and they delivered. We’ve got sword fights, a pic from their biggest show, and one sad flute player. Check out their tour diary below. Tribe Society also…
The Jeans That Every Woman Needs in Her Closet
[tps_header] Sponsored by It seems like there are all kinds of elaborate denim styles these days. Punk patches? Check. Sassy overalls? But of course. Before you run out to snatch up some of these trendy runway styles, though, it’s essential to make sure your closet is stocked with the more basic fits of women’s jeans….
15 Must-See Shows at Slingshot 2015
Ahh, spring. That magical time when the freezing rain subsides, the hillsides grow wild with kudzu, and Slingshot slingshots itself back into town. This year’s lineup is as eclectic as it’s ever been, but with significantly bigger names set to fill the marquees of Athens. Arcade Fire’s Win Butler will be doing a DJ set…
Playlist: Slingshot 2015
This year’s installment of our beloved Slingshot Festival is fast approaching (March 26-28), and we can’t wait to see this year’s incredible lineup live and in person. Slingshot is an event that forces perspective, whether it’s through the mind-bending electronic art, horizon-expanding films, or worldly and forward-thinking musicians. Though no playlist could do these artists justice,…
Alternate Titles for Carrie Brownstein’s Autobiography
Carrie Brownstein, undeniable queen of the hipsters, finally gave her autobiography a name and birthday. Hunger Makes Me A Modern Girl will hit shelves on October 27, and we can’t wait to read it. Its title comes from notable Sleater-Kinney track “Modern Girl”, so we wondered what alternate titles may have been floating around for the Portlandia star. Society…
Top 20 Acts to see at South by Southwest 2015
Running around Austin at hyper speed while trying to scarf down a taco can be daunting at best, so we’ve compiled a list of our favorite acts you should take care not to miss this year. Happy Hunting! 20. Hey Marseilles Hey Marseilles is a 7-piece orchestral band with folk elements not unlike that of…
Artist to Watch: Years & Years
In five years, a lot can happen. Most students will complete their secondary education in less time. Even a president’s first and possibly only term is over and done in four years. For the British electronic pop trio Years & Years, five years is what was needed to generate substantial waves on the blogosphere and…
10 Local Acts to See at Savannah Stopover 2015
In it’s fifth year of operation, Savannah Stopover is quickly growing into one of the more respected and well-known festivals in the southeast, having played host to acts such as Grimes, Future Islands, The War on Drugs, Wye Oak, Small Black, Diarrhea Planet, St. Lucia, Haerts, Mac Demarco, and oh so many more since it’s…