March 2023

While many bands starting their career in Los Angeles struggle to achieve their goals, Fencer is one of the exceptions. The band was formed in February 2017 by former actor Field Cate on vocals and guitar, and lifelong musician Cameron Sauve on drums. They aimed to perfect their unique and transcendent sound, but something was missing. The missing piece of their trio was found when they discovered Cameron's brother, Scott Sauve, on bass. They quickly formed a strong bond and secured their permanent lineup.

Electric Forest today reveals the addition of over 30 artists to the sold-out music and camping festival in Rothbury, MI on June 22-26, 2023. Artists announced today include FLETCHER, STS9, Bob Moses (Club Set), Dabin, Kerala Dust, Rusko B2B Dirt Monkey, Sad Night Dynamite, Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs, Two Feet, Walker & Royce, and more.

Baaba Maal’s [BA-ba Marl] daring and dazzling new album, Being, is out now.

Andrew Bird announces more than a dozen new North American dates on his upcoming Inside Problems tour. Beginning with a headline set at Big Ears Festival this Friday, the cross-country run has now been extended from spring to summer, including a stop in Los Angeles, plus several amphitheaters throughout the West Coast, multiple shows in Canada, a return to his native Illinois and more with support from Uwade.

Saddle up, Redondo Beach! BeachLife Ranch is coming back for Round 2. Mark your calendar for September 22-24, 2023 for BeachLife Ranch - the absolute BEST Country & Americana festival in Southern CA right on the beach returns. Shine up your boots and head to beachliferanch.com.

Early Bird tickets are now available here:

Upstate has experienced a series of transitions over the past three years, navigating through the pandemic and significant life events such as marriages, births, funerals, and spiritual awakenings. These experiences provided the band members, Mary Webster, Melanie Glenn, Harry D’Agostino, and Dylan McKinstry, with a much-needed break from the demands of touring and allowed them to create a record that reflects on every aspect of their lives with honesty and authenticity.