By late summer in Los Angeles, the Forum has seen it all: Lakers championships, pop spectacles, hip-hop blowouts, and even spiritual revivals. On August 30th, it became home to two of America’s strangest showmen — “Weird Al” Yankovic and Puddles Pity Party. Together, they turned the arena into a surrealist funhouse of parody, melancholy, and… Continue reading Weird Al & Puddles Pity Party at the Forum: A Night of Parody & Pathos
The Flaming Lips and Modest Mouse came to Berkeley Sunday night near the tail end of their summertime co-headlining “Good Times Are Killing Me Tour.” A groovy gathering of punk rockers, hippies, and freaks of all colors and ages assembled for the festivities in the venerable Greek Theatre. Roadies were still blowing up giant balloons… Continue reading Psychedelic Alt-Rock with The Flaming Lips and Modest Mouse in Berkeley
Samantha Fish and her band rolled into the Aggie Theatre last night to present the 2025 Paper Doll Tour. Fish’s newest album release of the same name was a hot topic among fans with the anticipation of hearing the new material in a live concert setting. When Fish appeared on stage, the temperature in the… Continue reading Samantha Fish | Aggie Theatre | 9/8/2025
John Butler released his 10th full-length studio LP on September 5th, 2025, marking his third in just two years. Prism is a return to John’s solo roots, though not to the style that defined his early solo work. The single “Trippin’ On You”—released in April ahead of his U.S. summer tour—leans more toward Jack Johnson–style… Continue reading John Butler Returns with Prism, His 10th Studio LP
Today, the Indiana-born, Nashville-based rising star Stephen Wilson Jr. earned a nomination for New Artist of the Year at the 59th Annual CMA Awards. This marks Wilson Jr.’s first CMA Awards nomination, following the massive success of his debut double album søn of dad (Big Loud Records). Last week, Wilson Jr. joined his fellow New… Continue reading Stephen Wilson Jr. Nominated for New Artist of the Year at CMA Awards
Tamayo Band, Central Florida’s premier jam group, released Another World, a full-length album now available on Spotify. The new album weaves pulse-forward rhythms with chiming guitars, vivid piano lines, and hook-heavy melodies, gliding from intimate mid-tempo moments to widescreen, stage-ready crescendos. Built with a live band’s dynamics, it is made for deep dives and big,… Continue reading Gainesville's Tamayo Band releases new album "Another World"
Hajaj (https://hajaj.store/) possesses the uncanny ability to make any note sound soulful with his cosmic blend of funk, R&B, and Motown-inspired music. After reaching an unforgettable milestone opening for the legendary Stevie Wonder in London’s Hyde Park, the Jeddah-born, London-based singer and songwriter announces In the Meantime, a six-song EP due out October 24th via… Continue reading SOUL SINGER AND SONGWRITER HAJAJ ANNOUNCES NEW EP IN THE MEANTIME DUE OUT OCTOBER 24TH VIA NETTWERK — RELEASES THE TEXTURED R&B-FUNK GROOVE “YOURS OR MINE”
In solidarity with the Global Sumud Flotilla, launched in a bid to break the Israeli naval blockade and deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza, Billy Bragg has released “Hundred Year Hunger,” a new song available today on all streaming platforms. Proceeds from the release will go to Amos Trust’s humanitarian aid to Palestine. ‘Hundred Year… Continue reading Billy Bragg releases song for Palestine "Hundred Year Hunger"
After more than a decade as one of the South’s most beloved music weekends, Moon River Music Festival—founded by Drew Holcomb and praised by Southern Living and Garden & Gun as a must-attend Southern festival, with Paste delivering glowing “best-of” recaps—takes to the open water for the first time with Moon River At Sea, sailing… Continue reading Sixthman Announces Inaugural Moon River at Sea Cruise Ft. Old Crow Medicine Show and More
GRAMMY-nominated singer/songwriter Eric D. Johnson (aka Fruit Bats) is bringing his acclaimed live show to Boulder Theater on October 20th (ticket info) for an intimate, solo evening. Johnson is touring in support of his deeply personal forthcoming album, Baby Man (out Friday via Merge Records). You can listen to the album HERE. Johnson recently released… Continue reading Grammy-Nominated Artist Fruit Bats to Play in Boulder in Support of Forthcoming Album, "Baby Man"
