independent thoughts on indie rock, alternative, and indie pop music
After seeing more than 600 live sets and shows in 2025, these are the performances that stayed with us. Spanning rock, Americana, electronic, hip-hop, pop, country, and everything in between. From small rooms to festival fields, these are the shows where everything aligned.
Bonnaroo returns to The Farm June 11–14, 2026, with a refreshed format, an early lineup reveal, and major site improvements after last year’s weather challenges. In our full festival preview, we break down the headliners, standout undercard, camping options, and everything new for 2026.
Hinterland Music Festival returns to rural Iowa this August with a genre-spanning lineup featuring Lana Del Rey, Tyler, the Creator, and Kacey Musgraves. Here’s what to know about tickets, camping, and what's new for 2025.
Fresh off Coachella and award nominations in Japan, Ginger Root (project of Cameron Lew) heads to Bonnaroo with his immersive SHINBANGUMI album and new companion film. Known for his unique blend of pop-inspired soul and lo-fi synth grooves, Ginger Root delivers a meticulously crafted set with vintage flair.
HAVE MERCY Y'ALL!! Atlanta's premiere music festival, Shaky Knees, celebrates its fifth anniversary this year-- this lineup is the absolute business, and features some favorites, who, if you're a regular around here (and if you're not, you totally should be) you'll recognize, a list that includes the likes of Cage The Elephant, Highly Suspect, The London... Continue Reading →
We're no strangers to the music festival scene here in Tennessee...there's the Americana Music Festival, the CMA Music Festival, and of course, there's Bonnaroo. Six years ago, the Rhythm N' Blooms Festival was born in Knoxville; held over three days in the jewel of the Volunteer State's historic hill country, Rhythm N' Blooms is set for... Continue Reading →
