A little over five years since this Arcade Fire multi-instrumentalist’s first solo project, Will Butler releases his next odyssey, Generations. The tone shifts throughout the record, yet presents itself as a cohesive package to the listener. I know that sounds confusing, but honestly every song had something almost incredibly different to offer yet sounded like the tracks were cut from the same cloth.
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Concert Throwback: Phantogram
These past couple weeks I’ve been jamming almost non-stop to Phantogram. If you follow me anywhere on my socials, and even here, I’m sure you already know that I really like them a lot. They are one of the few bands I’ve seen in multiple states (on purpose), and they are truly amazing live (and recorded, obviously). My first opportunity to see them was in Pittsburgh, and I’ve also seen them in Cleveland, Columbus, and Las Vegas at the Life if Beautiful festival. Each time was fantastic, but at the Pittsburgh show my friend and I were able to snag the front row and it was fabulous! I was also introduced to another great band at that show called Jagwar Ma (check them out!!). The Columbus show was also really memorable because I snagged a setlist and was able to meet the band and gift them with a drawing! One of my favorite concert moments of all time hands down.
Read moreFan Art Friday: Bad Suns
Recently, I’ve been on a real big Bad Suns kick, and they’ve been putting out a few new tracks! Can’t complain about that! Enjoy this old drawing I was able to gift the band a few years back.
Read moreFan Art Friday: Bastille
I want new music. Specifically, I want it from Bastille. Truthfully, their last full length was mildly disappointing, but that didn’t stop me from shoving myself to the front row last time I saw them live. I still love them, and they still sound amazing. Sure, they’ve been fairly active on social media during this time of quarantine, but I want MORE! Here’s hoping, and in the meantime here’s the first drawing I ever did of them back in 2013 (I believe).
Read moreConcert Review: Bear Hands
The concerts keep on rolling in and I am not mad about it! Last night I had the pleasure of catching Bear Hands at one of my favorite Cleveland venues, the Grog Shop.
Read moreConcert Review: Band of Brothers Tour with Magic Giant and American Authors
The concerts keep rolling in, and this time, I got my favorite concert buddy and her husband to go with me! They’ve been out of the concert loop for a little bit, so I’ve vowed to get them back in the swing of things. To start it off, we went and saw the Band of Brothers Tour which featured co-headliners, Magic Giant and American Authors!
Read moreFan Art Friday: Dan Black
If there ever was an artist I wished would make new music, or at the very least tour again, it’d be Dan Black. This eclectic musician put out his debut record, Un, during my sophomore year in high school, and my sister and I listened to it in our minivan on the way to and from school every day. Go listen to this man!
Read moreFan Art Friday: Motion City Soundtrack
Since they reunited for a 2020 tour that just passed through my town this week, here’s a drawing of Motion City Soundtrack’s album, Commit This to Memory (arguably, my favorite from them).
Read moreNew Music Review: Highly Suspect, MCID
I’ve have been eagerly anticipating Highly Suspect’s new album since their sophomore album got them two more Grammy nominations. And I’ve got to say, it was totally worth the wait! This is one of the most eclectic evolutions I’ve seen a band successfully make in a long time.
Read moreFoals: Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost – Part 2
Foals did what The 1975 claimed they were going to do, put out two records in one year. Where The 1975 failed, Foals succeeded! And Everything Not Saved Will Be Lost – Part 2 was by no means an afterthought, or a group of leftover songs. This record tells it’s own story while still keeping with a similar tone to Part 1.
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