We’ve all learned to knowand love 100 gecs’ hyperpop sound as a child of the internet, of niche memes, of being dumb and stoned, of corn chips and dentists’ appointments. Through the years, while listening to “bloodstains” in their 2017 self-titled EP, and all the way to “mememe” in their 2023 LP “10,000 gecs“, weContinue reading “Surviving 100 gecs’ Pit: Dazed, Confused, And Alive”
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Ella Vos Stops in Pittsburgh for The Microdose Tour – GALLERY
At the start of December, Ella Vos made a stop in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at Club Cafe. Currently on the Mircodose tour promoting her newest album Superglue, Ella Vos did not fail to put on one of the most energetic shows. Giving all the grounding and green energy you can get on a cold Monday night,Continue reading “Ella Vos Stops in Pittsburgh for The Microdose Tour – GALLERY”
Escape the Fantasy: Public Access Transcends the Basement Show Scene
NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – December 2nd, 2023 Public Access and their wildwest-emo sound invite us to Embrace the Meteor and Escape the Fantasy. With their two EPs, the band tells a story that explores the challenges of life and personal growth. The Crypt hosts shows almost every weekend with multiple bands cycling through. Public Access’Continue reading “Escape the Fantasy: Public Access Transcends the Basement Show Scene”
Chappell Roan Dazzles Philly with Midwest Princess Tour 10/14
Reigning from a small town in Missouri, rising pop icon Chappell Roan has proven that high hopes and a little glitter can take you anywhere. After losing her initial label and becoming an independent artist, Chappell decided to use a daunting situation as an opportunity to create an authentic project. She began dedicating all of herContinue reading “Chappell Roan Dazzles Philly with Midwest Princess Tour 10/14”
Chappell Roan Proves Her Pop Princess Status with Debut Album
As we were tackling a five hour drive home from a concert, my friend Grace asked, “did she just say ‘get it hot like Papa John?’” I laughed and played the song again until we were sure that it was the correct lyric. We replayed the song a few more times until we found ourselvesContinue reading “Chappell Roan Proves Her Pop Princess Status with Debut Album”
Weyes Blood Captivates The Crowd On Her In Holy Flux Tour: Unleashed.
Live at The Roxian Theatre- Pittsburgh, PA 9/1/23 Nick Hakim opened the event with his orchestrated indie-pop flair with chords that tug and strain the heart strings. The genre bending artist has been releasing music since 2014, with several full-length albums under his belt under ATO Records including his newest record COMETA released in 2022. Continue reading “Weyes Blood Captivates The Crowd On Her In Holy Flux Tour: Unleashed.”
boygenius: the tour
On September 30th, boygenius made a stop in Philadelphia while touring their debut album, The Record. Under a full moon, over 10,000 of us were able to share a heavenly night with the band. Boygenius is the creation of three incredibly gifted, incredibly sad, indie artists. Julien Baker, Phoebe Bridgers, and Lucy Dacus all shareContinue reading “boygenius: the tour”
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”
The Backseat Lovers Waiting To Spill Tour
This past summer The Backseat Lovers took over North America with their Waiting to Spill tour, making a stop in Pittsburgh, Pa on July 26, 2023. The scorching summer heat did not stop fans from forming lines at 10AM so that they could get to the barricade for the show. After many hours of intenseContinue reading “The Backseat Lovers Waiting To Spill Tour”
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”