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”
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“Everything in Between” and the Latest from Twentythreenineteen
In a world full of indie bands and short attention spans, it takes a certain kind of song to captivate new audiences. Luckily, twentythreenineteen was able to do just that with their latest single, “Everything in Between.” Twentythreenineteen is a genre-blending, Philly-based band who released their debut EP back in 2018. Their authentic music wasContinue reading ““Everything in Between” and the Latest from Twentythreenineteen”
To Change or To Stay? Glaive’s New Paradoxical Teen Anthem
18-year-old rising artist glaive continues his string of folk pop releases with his newest single, “as if.” The song is a catchy, gritty recounting of the teenage experience, which is often an overdone concept, but glaive executed it amazingly. As the first single of his debut album i care so much that i don’t careContinue reading “To Change or To Stay? Glaive’s New Paradoxical Teen Anthem”
Riovaz Shines His Stardom on Amsterdam
Amsterdam, NL – March 17th, 2023 The chilled wind in a dark, twinkling city in the Netherlands blows through the population; despite this, a spark of energy flows through the Riovaz’s crowd in The Melkweg. Excited chatter from a large group of young Europeans easily spreads like wildfire, as all are awaiting the main act’sContinue reading “Riovaz Shines His Stardom on Amsterdam”