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YACHT Brought Watson Vibes to the Entry

I’m not going to lie, when I signed up to cover Yacht’s show at 7th Street Entry, I thought they were playing a different album...

All of the Feels with Electronic Music’s Odd Man Out: Yotto at Studio B

Last updated on November 26th, 2019 at 04:19 pmLast night, Deep House heads reveled in the “power somber” music of Yotto in the Skyway Theatre’s...

We all broke up with Robert Pattinson last night at FKA Twigs

If you were at FKA Twigs’ incredible show last night at the Palace Theatre, I’m guessing the mere mention of it is giving you goosebumps...

All Smiles All Night with Justin Martin at the Hideout

Last updated on January 9th, 2020 at 11:37 amJustin Martin took over the Hideout last Friday night with the commanding presence of a true veteran...

Conversations with a Rock and Roll Legend and Vampire: Nick Cave at Pantages

A night of conversation with Nick Cave went exactly like you’d expect with a 62 year-old self-proclaimed rock and roll legend. But it also went...

Vive la France: Polo & Pan Live at First Avenue

If you were at First Avenue last night for Polo & Pan and you closed your eyes and concentrated just so, you could have convinced...

Hot Chip Brought Danceteria Back To First Ave

Last updated on September 18th, 2019 at 03:30 pmIf there was a British version of the movie “Nerds,” the movie band would probably look a...

jackLNDN is No Lionel Richie, But He’s Still Pretty Good – Live at the Entry

Last updated on September 9th, 2019 at 11:01 am“Hi, my name is Jack and I’m from London.” jackLNDN’s show at 7th Street Entry started exactly...

Dennis Lloyd and Morgan Saint’s Quasi Battle of the Bands at Amsterdam Hall

I originally signed up to cover Dennis Lloyd to see how his laid back, laissez-faire style transferred into a live setting. I expected that, upon...

Celebrating 40 Years of Music with The Specials at First Ave

It’s always a treat to see a band like The Specials, who have their own star on First Avenue’s famed outside wall, grace the stage....