Made in America - Philadelphia, PA
Photos courtesy of Bridget Craig | September 3rd & 4th 2021
Dugg
A$AP Ferg
Baby Keep
Bobby Shmurda
Coi Leray
Freddie Gibbs
Griselda
Justin Bieber
Kehlani
Latto
Lil Baby
Megan Thee Stallion
Moneybagg
Morray
Roddy Ricch
Tinashe
Young Thug
Jason Mraz @ The Mann Center, Philadelphia, PA
Photos courtesy of Carolyn Lederach | August 20th 2021
Before coming out to this show, I couldn’t help but think back on my own musical history of Jason Mraz. I distinctly remember the time back in 2002 when I asked my mom to take me to the mall so I could go to FYE and pick up a copy of Waiting for My Rocket to Come. I never thought some 19 years later I would be coming back from a pandemic and taking photos of Jason Mraz celebrating the release of his 7th album. Despite following Mr. A-Z’s music career for all this time, somehow this was the first live show I have attended and I’m kicking myself for waiting this long. Not only was it a fun time with his 12-piece band, but it was also fun to see a new spin to classic hits like “The Remedy (I Won’t Worry)”, and get to take in a couple of solo songs as well. It was all the good vibes we needed to come back from a drought of no-shows for over a year.
You really have to appreciate the career Jason Mraz has had, now on tour supporting the release of his 7th studio album Look For The Good. When his first album Waiting For My Rocket to Come was released it really opened up my 14-year-old mind to a clever new form of music, giving me a new appreciation for songwriting that I didn’t know I needed at the time. It wasn’t until Jason’s 3rd album, We Sing. We Dance. We Steal Things., that he really showed the world what he was made of with his biggest hits “I’m Yours” and “Lucky”. Since then he’s still been busy making the world a better place with his avocados (yes, Jason owns an avocado farm), various philanthropy efforts, and more beautiful songs. Lastly, an important note to highlight more of the good in Look For The Good…back on the album’s release in June, Mraz announced that all his earnings from sales and streams of the new LP would be going to numerous Black Lives Matter charities. More can be found on this in his official statement. Hopefully, your feet will find you back at a show soon enjoying life.
Pitchfork Music Festival (Day Two) @ Chicago's Union Park
We sent our fearless co-founder Victoria Sanders to Pitchfork Fest for an array of bands and 105F humid Chicago summer temperatures. Who did we see? How did it go? Here’s a little visual recap below for you!
Scroll through our day two coverage of Ric Wilson, Chai, Belle & Sebastian, Jeremih, and The Isley Brothers.
P4K Music Festival
Day Two
Day two was more hot, more humid, and more intense than day one. Those who made it back out to the park for round two were more than ready to kick off their day with Chicago’s own Ric Wilson - who if you have not yet heard of him, you will soon. He’s doing major things, bringing an energy that you can’t ignore to the stage. Ric get’s his own gallery, and then some with his in the crowd dance.
Scroll through our day two coverage of Ric Wilson, Chai, Belle & Sebastian, Jeremih, and The Isley Brothers.
“I was lucky enough to work with CHAI, who were at Pitchfork from Japan. Their stage energy is unmatched, and their brand of feeling beautiful in your own skin and being cool being yourself pop-punk-indie music was what everyone needed.”
Pitchfork Music Festival (Day One) @ Chicago's Union Park
We sent our fearless co-founder Victoria Sanders to Pitchfork Fest for an array of bands and 105F humid Chicago summer temperatures. Who did we see? How did it go? Here’s a little visual recap below for you!
P4K Music Festival
Day One
Day one brought us MIKE, Valee, Sky Ferreira, Rico Nasty, Earl Sweatshirt, Pusha T, Mavis Staples, and headliners, HAIM. Everyone sweat through their clothes, their shoes, and was glistening by the end of the night, but everyone came to dance and sing.
The 1975, Pale Waves, No Rome @ United Center, Chicago, IL
Photos and review by Victoria Sanders | May 8 2019
No Rome, Pale Waves, and The 1975
May 8, 2019 | United Center | Chicago, IL
The first time I saw The 1975 was at a 500 capacity venue in Chicago that I have spent the better part of the last 8 years working at. The 1975 played at Chicago’s Lincoln Hall in October 2013 to a (most likely completely over-capacity) sold-out room, with now defunct opener, Linus Young. Fast forward five and a half years later, and we’re at the United Center, home of the Chicago Bulls and Chicago Blackhawks. The place Michael Jordan last won his last NBA Championship ring at. What can be said that already hasn’t about The 1975? The production and stage design as immense as the show itself, and with that, they brought along Dirty Hit Records label-mates No Rome and Pale Waves as openers. Here’s a visual recap of the night from Victoria Sanders.
Wolf Parade with The Pinc Lincolns @ The Garrick // Winnipeg, Manitoba
Photos courtesy of Jenny Ramone - Jenny Ramone Photo | October 10th 2018
Canadian indie-rock veterans Wolf Parade stopped by the Garrick in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba October 10, 2018.
The recently reunited Sub Pop recording artists have been touring their latest release “Cry, Cry, Cry” since late last year, including several dates at festivals in Canada and the US this summer. After a four night stint in Montreal in late September, Wolf Parade headed west through the Prairies to British Columbia. On this snowy evening in Winnipeg, the band pulled from their entire catalogue much to the delight of the flannel and beanie clad crowd. With video projections swirling and flashing behind them, Wolf Parade, who were clearly enjoying playing together, gave an energetic performance that won’t quick be forgotten.
The Pinc Lincolns delivered a slow burning, mellow set to kick off the evening.
Years & Years, Cyn @ Vic Theatre // Chicago, IL
Photos courtesy of Jen Machuca | October 16, 2018 | Palo Santo Tour
Dashboard Confessional & The Elwins @ Capital Ballroom // Victoria, BC
Photos courtesy of Leanne Green | February 23rd, 2018
