Tag: concert
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Shallow Alcove’s Slumber Party Tour
Ahead of the release of their EP Doggy Paddle, I got the chance to see Shallow Alcove live at The Rockwell in Somerville, Massachusetts. Along with openers JOBIE and lighthearted, the night was full of heartfelt lyrics, sweet harmonies, and good vibes all around. The night started off with local Boston artist JOBIE, who I…
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Video Age + Hovvdy Concert Review
St. Claude Avenue is buzzing on this Friday night. There’s music blasting from every direction and people gathered on every corner. I’ve made the 15-minute trip to Siberia, a small, intimate bar and live music venue that’s impossible to overlook thanks to its mural of a mammoth and mountain range. Tonight, I’m here for something…
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Leanna Firestone’s Becoming Unbecoming Tour in Boston, Massachusetts
I am always looking for a concert to attend, whether I buy the ticket last minute or months in advance. Earlier this month, I got the chance to see the second-to-last show of Leanna Firestone’s Becoming Unbecoming tour in Boston. Leanna’s music is vulnerable, playful, and creative, and I was so excited to see what…
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Olive Klug in Easthampton, Massachusetts
Olive Klug is an artist that I have listened to for years, and I finally got the chance to see them solo in Western Massachusetts. They released their debut album Don’t You Dare Make Me Jaded last year and just recently released their debut independent single, “What To Make Of Me.” They have made a…
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amen! – hemlock concert and EP review
Sunday night in an offbeat bar, I’m here to attend hemlock‘s EP release party in New Orleans, Louisiana. Saturn Bar is an eclectic dive bar–two stories high and accompanied by an attached backyard patio. Some may say it looks run down and raggedy, but I like to think of it as a well lived-in bar…
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Breaking Walls and Setting Standards: A Reflection on ATEEZ at Coachella
As the screen went black, the crowd’s cheers grew thunderous. What followed was a recorded voice saying, “Wake up, world,” accompanied by eerie footage of a dilated eye and audio of someone catching their breath. This seamlessly faded into an instrumental version of “Wake Up” and a red and black introduction sequence that teased each…
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caffeinated corner: donna missal
When I met Donna Missal, the first thing that came to mind was, “Oh wow, I think we’re the same height,” right before she brought me in for a big hug. Hearing Missal perform her voice makes itself known to all who can listen to it; it is loud and bold. I couldn’t help but…
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lyn lapid tour in nashville
I stumbled upon Lyn’s music on the popular social media app, TikTok, just like countless others. However, what sets Lyn apart from the rest is her exceptional growth over the years. She has successfully established herself as a prominent figure in the indie pop scene and has managed to create a plethora of songs that…
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re:set show – boygenius and clairo
It was humid. It was hot. But it was not just the heat; it was also the energy at the show. boygenius in drag. Clairo’s last show of the sling era. The re:set experience was indeed a memory that I will cherish forever. As a devoted admirer of the boygenius album and a daily listener…
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olivia dean
When lockdown happened, I needed to find ways to fill my time. It gave me all the free time in the world to really explore music, and I found Olivia Dean. “Crosswords” was the first song of hers I found, and I distinctly remember playing it over and over, not even letting the song hit…
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Loud & Proud Artist Showcase
In honor of Pride and Black Music Month, Universal Music Group partnered with GLAAD (Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) to host a Loud & Proud artist showcase this June. Walking into the space, I had no idea what to expect. I was immediately greeted by an array of music videos from queer artists playing…
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663 Days Later – Luke Hemmings at the Fonda
On August 13th, 2021, Luke Hemmings released his debut solo album, When Facing the Things We Turn Away From. It would be another 663 days before anyone would ever hear it performed live. If the name Luke Hemmings sounds familiar to you, it’s probably because he’s the lead singer of 5 Seconds of Summer, arguably…
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Lost in Translation in Columbus
If you have read my writer profile or seen it on the Daybreak Instagram stories, you know that the first artist on my favorites list is Valley. They’ve been on my list for the past 4 years and I finally got the chance to see them in concert at the Bluestone in Columbus, OH. Ontario…
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