Article by Banner Reed. Photos by Madalyn Schaller. I’ve been hard at work on my latest album, TMZ. It’s such a far departure from my last few projects sonically. It’s a lot more “clean” and over the top so to speak. I’ve been listening to a ton of 90’s euro dance and EDM music thatContinue reading “GREENTEAPARTY “TMZ” ON THE WAY”
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Spilling What You Need to Know for the GUTS World Tour
The GUTS World Tour, a sold out international arena tour, is no small event – the purple-loving popstar Olivia Rodrigo is hitting a variety of North American and European cities over the course of almost 6 months. One of her recent stops was in Columbus, Ohio, where I was able to live the full GUTSContinue reading “Spilling What You Need to Know for the GUTS World Tour”
Honest Music Continues with Devon Again
In today’s day and age of internet success, it can be hard to discern talent and passion from a viral moment. While we’ve seen social media’s ability to make success more accessible for independent artists, it’s also saturated music discovery into an overwhelmed hodgepodge of noise. Breaking through the static is rising popstar Devon Again,Continue reading “Honest Music Continues with Devon Again”
Corduroy Beach: Live From Innerspace – GALLERY
Atlanta-based band Corduroy Beach is a six-piece group represented through their unique grungy shoegaze sound. CB rounded off the year with the release of their newest single, “Desperate,” and celebrated with a show alongside talented local bands Recess Party and Shake Awake. As some of my best friends, I have watched these guys grow immenselyContinue reading “Corduroy Beach: Live From Innerspace – GALLERY”
The Backfires Take Webster Hall on a Joyride – GALLERY
The Backfires are some pretty special people to me, and seeing them play this massive show at one of my favorite NYC venues (Webster Hall) made my heart so happy. So incredibly proud of these people, and if you haven’t checked them out yet you definitely should. They have a new album coming out nextContinue reading “The Backfires Take Webster Hall on a Joyride – GALLERY”
glaive Crowned “The Queen of Something” for His Midwest Run
Bloomington, IL – September 22, 2023 Everyone has at least one artist that they ride or die for; growing up, I spent my middle school days on Twitter following One Direction’s every move (a post-Zayn era fan, if you will). Now, as my music taste matures along with my grown experiences, a different bill ofContinue reading “glaive Crowned “The Queen of Something” for His Midwest Run”
Bleached Fest Curates the Perfect Summer Festival of Indie Pop Faves
San Diego, CA – August 5 & 6, 2023 One of my more rash decisions includes taking the Amtrak train down the gorgeous Californian coast, while preparing to cover a full weekend lineup of amazing indie-pop artists at Bleached Fest, curated by Tight Knit. I had never been to San Diego, nor seen the majorityContinue reading “Bleached Fest Curates the Perfect Summer Festival of Indie Pop Faves”
Daisy The Great & Kahone Concept at the Greensburg Music Festival
This past summer I was doing my aimless scroll on socials before bed and noticed that Daisy The Great along with Pittsburgh local artist Kahone Concept would be playing in my hometown at the Greensburg Music Festival. With only having the night before to prepare, I had no plans going into it. A FREE musicContinue reading “Daisy The Great & Kahone Concept at the Greensburg Music Festival”
The Backfires Headline a Night of Breakout Bands in Pittsburgh
Three bands—Valleyview, The Band Light, and The Backfires—were on the bill at Mr. Smalls Funhouse on July 14, and the room buzzed with all kinds of excitement. Whether it was the hometown love for Valleyview, the dreamy surprise of The Band Light, or the undeniable charisma of The Backfires, each set built off the last,Continue reading “The Backfires Headline a Night of Breakout Bands in Pittsburgh”
Duality of Woman by Laken Ellis – Share Your Story Submission
What is “Duality of Woman” about? Duality of Woman is an oil painting on 12 square feet of canvas (2x36x24”) that took approximately 15 hours to finish. The woman in the painting is myself (Laken), in three different poses that make me appreciate my body and my strength! I LOVE this piece of work, andContinue reading “Duality of Woman by Laken Ellis – Share Your Story Submission”