The Creepshow
With a name like The Creepshow — you know they’re going to be good live. I saw them perform at The Middle East last month and Kenda Legaspi was awesome. Not only did she walk into the mosh pit while singing one of her songs, but at the end of their set — she took […]
Gareth Emery
Gareth Emery is a British trance musician and producer. I love his stuff and just saw an amazing performance at Royale in Boston with Emma Hewitt. Long Way Home Soldier, featuring Roxanne Emery U, featuring Bo Bruce Reckless, featuring Wayward Daughter Waiting – Live in Los Angeles with Emma Hewitt
Tessa Violet
I stumbled upon Tessa Violet some time this summer. It’s light and poppy and based mostly on relationship ups and downs. She’s just adorable and has way too much fun with her music. This video is genius. Total geek nerd girl shooting a video in a grocery store. Sorry, I’m not Sorry
Dragonette
Martina Sorberra’s band, Dragonette, hails from Toronto. She is a riot and definitely doesn’t take herself too seriously. You can tell she loves performing when you see her live. She is still touring. Let It Go Let the Night Fall Hello with Martin Solveig (This is the full video, but its pretty funny.) This is […]
Shiny Toy Guns
I’ve been a huge fan of Shiny Toy Guns since I saw them at Paris Hall in Ned Devine’s in Boston back in 2010. Note: Jeremy Dawson is also in MXMS of which I’m a big fan of as well. They still tour and put on an amazing show. Rainy Monday Le Disko Don’t Cry […]
MXMS
I first saw MXMS (Me and my Shadow) a couple of years ago when they opened for The Birthday Massacre at Fête Music Hall in RI. What I didn’t realize at the time, is that the keyboardist is the legendary Jeremy Dawson from Shiny Toy Guns. Ariel Levitan’s haunting vocals are outstanding in OMG. OMG […]
Nada Surf
Nada Surf is based out of NY and formed in the 90’s. They’ve released 8 albums and still tour. Unfortunately, I couldn’t get tickets for their recent tour here. I don’t know why I love this video so much. I think it’s primarily his stache. And, they cover a Pixies song so.. Blonde on Blonde […]
Say Lou Lou
I really love the Dream Pop genre. Its slow and dreamy. Say Lou Lou are twin sisters from Australia and Sweden. Their father, Steve Kilbey, was the lead singer for The Church. They released their first album in 2012 and are still touring.
The Dickies
The Dickies have their own unique sound. I would call it “fun punk”. They started out in LA back in the 70’s and they’re playing in June (2018) at the Middle East! Killer Klowns from Outer Space!! (Check out the movie if you’re into killer clowns.) Their eclectic cover of the Moody Blues’ Nights in […]
The Birthday Massacre
Chibi, an immensely talented Canadian singer and performer, heads The Birthday Massacre. I’ve seen them perform a few times and she is absolutely stunning on stage.