independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
The lineup brought us to Hulaween 2026, but the community made us want to stay. From A Hundred Drums and Geese to one last dance at DEF Off Limits, our final day reminded us that the best festival memories aren't always made in front of a stage.
Our first day at Hulaween began with Richard Finger, the very act that brought us there. From AHEE's unexpected set to Riordan at the Amphitheater, Crankdat's massive crowd, and Excision's laser-filled spectacle, Thursday gave us plenty to talk about before exhaustion finally won.
There is something special developing in the music festival scene and it’s coming out of Memphis, Tennessee. Back for its second year, the 2018 Mempho Music Festival boasted a lineup that was impossible to resist. Last year, the festival showcased Memphis flavor by bringing together a healthy dose of blues and soul legends, indie rockers, local favorites,... Continue Reading →
Following Arcade Fire’s epic ending to the first day of the Sloss Music and Arts Festival, I came to the festival grounds with a renewed energy and optimistic mindset. While the Sunday Sloss schedule carried several country and Americana names, there were also plenty of rock acts, some of which inspired us to make the... Continue Reading →
Following the 2017 Sloss Music and Arts Festival, I kept hearing from friends that I had missed out on an amazing weekend. I wasn’t going to make the same mistake twice, so this year I made the short trek from Nashville to the Magic City--Birmingham, Alabama--to see what all the fuss was about. Based in... Continue Reading →
Sunday at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival was already upon us. After a year’s anticipation, the preparation, the packing (and unpacking) of camping supplies, the three prior days of music, and all of the new friends and memories made in such a short time, Sunday always has a bittersweet feeling. You know that there... Continue Reading →
Bonnaroo has a special healing power that somehow allows you to stay up into the early morning hours to squeeze in every possible show and then jump out of your cot with only a few hours of sleep, hungry for more music. After celebrating the music of Tom Petty until well past 3:30 in the... Continue Reading →
Whether it’s from the awe-inducing first year at the festival when the true magic and spirit of the experience washes over you for the first time, the memory of a one-of-a-kind show, the gathering of friends old and new, the head-clearing moments of pure musical joy, or the wild combination of all the above, every... Continue Reading →
Saturday brought a mix of anticipation and layers (and layers) of clothes as Rhythm N’ Blooms once again was ready to rock the chill off Knoxville’s Old City. It was such a busy day, we needed to just jump right into the music. At every festival, a few acts emerge from their sets leaving a... Continue Reading →
Having stretched my musical muscles the night before, I was prepared for a marathon of artist talent coming up on the second day of the MEMPHO Music Festival. It only took a quick look at the lineup to see that the Saturday’s performers boasted strong ties to the Memphis and Tennessee music scene. Friday night at... Continue Reading →
