The Magnettes turned in an incredible performance at Summerfest‘s 50th installation in Milwaukee on Wednesday. The festival, in its golden year, kicked off festivities on June 28th. At the Johnson Controls World Sound Stage, Swedish outfit, The Magnettes brought energy and relatability, delighting a hooked audience. Dressed in black and white cheerleader outfits that displayed…
Icelandic outfit, Sigur Rós made a phenomenal stop at Detroit’s Masonic Temple on Friday night. Being the only band on the ticket, Sigur Rós devoted an evening of music entirely to their powerful songs. The band started off the night with a new track entitled “Á”. Lead singer and guitarist Jónsi played his electric instrument…
Tremendous folk rocker, Conor Oberst, treated the Royal Oak Music Threatre to a night of great music this past Wednesday night. Oberst’s career has taken him from the calendar pinings of love, to spiritual Cassadaga awakenings with Bright Eyes, punk rock vibes of Desaparecidos, and Roosevelt rooms of the Mystic Valley Band… Through the inevitable…
Legendary duo Hall & Oates made a nostalgic stop at Detroit’s Joe Louis Arena this past Wednesday night. Powerhouse act, Tears For Fears brought a double punch of excellent music as a co-headliner. Soulful singer/songwriter Allen Stone started off the night perfectly with his guitar and incredible voice. With a mic stand adorned in…
Music lovers were out in flannel droves this past Friday for Detroit’s annual Nirvana Tribute. Every year, Nirvana fans unite in a different part of the Motor City for an evening of great music and wonderful tribute from some of the area’s greatest artists. The metro Detroit event, which is now in its 8th year,…
Fresh off their new LP release, Sam Patch made a musical stop at Detroit’s El Club on Friday March 17th. Talented Arcade Fire bassist, Tim Kingsbury released the project’s debut album “Yes You, and I” on February 17th of this year. The El Club housed a small but excited St. Patrick’s Day crowd. Droves of locals…
This past Saturday, Run The Jewels took to the stage as champions of killing mikes, of (literally) golden albums, and on February 18th, champions of the sold out Royal Oak Music Theatre. The rappers were ready on the right to go hard, and take no prisoners. First to the stage was talented beat master, Nick…
Talented full-sound ensemble, Fitz & The Tantrums treated Detroit’s Fillmore Theater to a night of wonderful music on Saturday November 19th. In a day and age of manufactured sound and radio pop hit algorithms, Fitz proves that great music can still stand alone in this digital century. Even before the show, it was clear that…
Post punk electronic masterminds, The Faint, showed their true colors and laser beam lights Saturday night in Austin, TX. The now four man ensemble assembled to create a full spectrum dance party, complete with fans of all ages, and seemingly all walks of life. The Faint is touring in support of their latest release, “CAPSULE:…
The Faint made a stop on their newly formed tour in Columbus, Ohio this past Saturday. Amidst an Ohio State sea of red outside, the Omaha natives got music fans dancing inside of the Newport Music Hall, a venue filled with character. The electronic rock foursome played tracks from their lengthy discography, as well as…