From June 19–21, 2026, the community of Swanzey, New Hampshire, welcomed the Northlands Music Festival, a three-day jam and rock event with camping over Father’s Day weekend. Approximately 8,000 fans per day traveled from across New England and beyond to the beautiful town in Cheshire County. Local and national bands performed throughout the weekend, with music running continuously from 1:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. each day.

Dan DiMartino had the opportunity to chat with the band Perth. The band members discuss their musical journey, songwriting evolution, the inspiration behind their latest single 'Moments,' and the importance of authenticity and connection with fans. They also share insights on touring, music production, and advice for emerging musicians. Social & Website https://ffm.bio/perthbandmn Spotify https://open.spotify.com/artist/5JKcLEktGSUEvXDlYqxJQb Facebook https://www.facebook

Interview with vocalist Mark MacDonald of Last Second Dropout. What first got you into music? My parents got me into guitar lessons when I lived in New Jersey as a kid, but I didn’t connect with the material my teacher was giving me, although he gave me a great foundation of hard skills. It wasn’t until I moved back to Canada and started with a new teacher who asked me for the first time, “What do you want to learn?” I had never been asked that and didn’t even kn

On June 12, 2026, Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord, NH, welcomed the Wood Brothers. The show was part of their 2026 North American Tour in support of their latest album, Puff of Smoke. The group was also celebrating the 20th anniversary of their debut album, Ways Not to Lose. It was an exceptional night of music. The audience of devoted followers was in love of the performance.

Stryper's 2026 headlining tour made a triumphant stop at the Blue Gate Theatre in Shipshewana, IN, drawing a capacity crowd adorned in Yellow and Black attire. As the lights dimmed, the energy in the room intensified, and with a single spotlight illuminating the stage, Michael Sweet emerged in a classic heavy metal pose. The audience, from the floor to the upper balcony, eagerly awaited the commencement of the performance as a hard rock tone resonated from Michael's black and

When you go to a lot of shows at the same venue, you get a pretty fine-tuned eye for noticing who can bring the energy that contagiously travels to everyone else in the room with ease. If this was your first concert ever you would be able to notice this in the room this past Sunday night.

Tigers Jaw played at Wooly's in Des Moines, IA on June 18th, 2026, to a packed house. They were supported and joined by Bleary Eyed and Pool Kids. Bringing together a mix of old and new that seemed to speak to everyone in the house. The crowd and energy seemed to stay high through every song by every band.

On June 21, 2026, Summer Solstice, there was a HAUNTing in downtown Troy, NY. No Fun in Troy, NY is a cool, funky little live music bar in the winding streets of the downtown River Street area of that Upstate New York city. In recent years, this neighborhood has gotten a bit of a hipster “mini-Brooklyn of the north” vibe, and this venue adds to that vibe. No Fun is a small, grungy joint, but keeps a great, eclectic live music schedule, an imaginative beer selection, and o

On Wednesday, June 17th, Motionless In White released the third single from their upcoming album, Decades, set for release on July 17th. The track, featuring Skylar Grey, is cinematic, painting a dark picture of uncertainty in love. The song opens with a haunting piano as if it were a bell signalling distress. Grey, an independent artist who gained widespread recognition for her work with Eminem and Dr. Dre on “I Need A Doctor”, opens with a haunting, breathy chorus befor

Photo Galleries: Turnover with She's Green and Narrow Head at Empire Live in Albany, NY

Snoop Dogg headlined the grand opening of the F&M Bank Amphitheater on June 6, 2026, and the whole night felt less like a tour stop than a reunion the city had been waiting on for years. Kurupt was there. So was Lady of Rage, Tray Deee, RBX, Soopafly, Tha Eastsidaz, OT Genasis, Kalvin Love, and Ray Vaughn, plus a rotating cast of guests I gave up trying to keep a mental list of somewhere around the third surprise appearance. By the time Mayor Rex Richardson walked out to hand

Vana Liya's set at The Wayfarer in Costa Mesa on June 4, 2026 asked listeners to slow down and enjoy the moment. The venue, a longtime fixture of Orange County's live music scene, provided the kind of close up setting that suited her music well.

Were there any particular events or emotions that shaped the songwriting? Definitely. One of my biggest criticisms of my lyrics have always been a lack of specificity. With everything happening in the world, I definitely wanted to speak to that with some clarity. Songs like Sanctuary Cities and The Reckoning are direct indictments of what is happening in America right now with the grotesque hypocrisy of "Christians" vilifying refugees in spite of the notion that their alle

On June 14, 2026, Moe and Umphrey's McGee performed together at Casino Ballroom in Hampton, NH. The sold-out show drew several thousands of fans and was an incredible night of Jam Band heaven. At 8:15 p.m. the psychedelic rock band Moe hit the stage. The group played with high energy and passion. Rob Derhak (bass, vocals), Al Schnier (guitar, vocals, keyboard), Chuck Garvey (guitar, vocals), Vinnie Amico (drums), Jim Longhlin (percussion) and Nate Wilson (keyboard) were terr

Some gigs are all about spectacle. Towering stage productions, blinding lights and walls of amplifiers. Others strip everything back and remind you that great songs don't need any of that. Lzzy and Joe's opening night of their UK unplugged tour at Glasgow's Garage was exactly that – an intimate evening built on incredible musicianship, storytelling and the unmistakable connection they've built with their fans over the years.

This festival was chaotic in the best way possible. Everyone was so eager to see the set times unveil at 11. So many people lined up to see if the band on their shirt was playing today. The scramble of last-minute planning what stage you’ll be at when brought us back to the carelessness we had as kids.

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.