There is something special about seeing a band on the rise in a venue like King Tut's Wah Wah Hut, and this show Lakeview show felt exactly like that. Before the headliners took the stage, Dundee rock outfit Red Vanilla did a fantastic job of warming up the crowd. Their fantastic set quickly got people in the mood and set the tone perfectly for the night ahead. By the time they left the stage, the crowd was ready and waiting for what was to come.

Dexter and the Moonrocks played at Woolys in Des Moines, I.A. June 11th, 2026, to a sold-out house. Joined by supporting bands, High June and Fox N Vead. Together these bands blur the lines between genres like country, southern rock, grunge, and folk in a magically unique way. The show opened with High June, a high energy, five-piece band from Eastern Carolina. The type of energy they bring to the stage you'd be hard pressed to believe they're an opener.

With Passage, Shawn James delivers another powerful collection of songs that blends folk, blues, soul, and rock into a deeply personal listening experience. The album showcases the raw storytelling and unmistakable vocals that have become hallmarks of James’ career while exploring themes of perseverance, transformation, and self-discovery. Released on June 12, 2026, Passage marks the latest chapter in an already impressive catalog.

Friday night in Irving had that buzz you only get when a crowd shows up early and stays loud. The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory filled in fast, and by the time the lights dropped you could tell this was a young, all-in crowd that came to scream every word.

A terrific night of music – an exceptional show…is how I would describe They Might Be Giants performance at the House of Blues in Boston. The sold-out show was phenomenal. For me, a good live performance is when the band knows their audience and plays to their audience and not for themselves. They Might Be Giants were exactly the model of band that I adore to see on stage. The connection between the band and their devoted fans was visible.

Remnants, a Metal band from Indianapolis is collecting followers and catching attention in the metal scene with the release of their new single, “Bend/Break.” It is now available on streaming platforms. A masterfully crafted music video by Roland Street was also released on YouTube.

he Aussie/Brit band Kelsy Karter and the Heroines stormed into Texas—literally, thanks to severe weather in Dallas on night one of their three-city stop of The Pleasure Tour. I caught up with them on their Austin date at Antone's. Kelsy brought along opener Grace McKagan, who is no stranger to the stage. She’s been performing since she was 15 and is probably best known as the frontwoman for the punk-grunge band The Pink Slips. Grace and her solo band took the stage promptl

Post Hardcore Band Dance Gavin Dance brought a super stacked Show to the Coca-Cola Roxy on June 6th. With an upcoming French band Called Novelists, Wolf & Bear, and the main support The Fall of Troy who made the room shake all so everyone could get ready for the main act. Dance Gavin Dance who has returned for their 22nd show in the Atlanta area with the Pantheon Tour.

Stereo Rex and Sweet Mess are both local bands that did a mixture of original songs and covers. Both brough energy to the stage, were excited to be there, and engaged slightly with the crowd. (You can check them out of Instagram: @StereoRex and @SweetMessRocks) When Stryper took the stage, the band dawned their signature black and yellow attire, with a mixture of leather, denim, and their own Stryker merch. The cohesiveness of their outfits, the classic Mesa Engineering A