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Watching rock and roll in the daylight — and along one of the most storied locales in rock history, no less — is a little like spotting vampires in the noon day sun. This irony was especially…

I showed up for night number two of Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit’s two-night stint at the Pour House in my hometown of Charleston, SC. Night number one was an acoustic set by Isbell and his…

Since I made it to the show early, I had the chance to meet A.A. Bondy, the man himself. At the time, I didn’t recognize him: out of everyone present at the venue, I would have to…

Fact #1: In Massachusetts, if you’re at a concert and have an out-of-state license, you must be 25 years old to buy a $9 cup of beer. I don’t know which party is responsible for this tomfoolery,…

Magic Kids is the kind of band that provide the exception to the rule — a gorup that gives you hope right as you’re ready to give up on tired music trends. By definition, Magic Kids is…

Beach Fossils exemplify the WYSIWYG aesthetic as well as any other band I’ve ever seen. It’s disappointing and encouraging on a number of levels. Whenever you see an act live that you’ve been a fan of for…

On Sunday, it started pouring while I was on the bus en route to Union Park. I hoped for the best, but thought it best to prepare for the worst. So, I bought a five dollar poncho…

The second day of Pitchfork started off much like the first, excruciatingly hot. However, the sky was overcast which resulted in much welcomed glimpses of cloud cover. While Friday began at 3pm, Saturday began at one o’clock.…

The ongoing evolution of the band Thrice is still somewhat of a conundrum that becomes difficult to trace. It was only 12 years ago that the relatively unknown quartet from Orange County exploded onto the SoCal music…

The Pitchfork Music Festival kicked off its fifth year running this past weekend at Union Park located in the West Loop neighborhood of Chicago, IL. Every year they make subtle changes to ensure every goer’s experience is…