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Ross & Rocky Lynch Go Global in 2025 With “The Driver Era: Obsession Tour”

The Driver Era: Obsession Tour has been announced for 2025. The tour sees shows from January 18 to July 18, with two shows in New York State.

Ross and Rocky Lynch are set to ignite stages worldwide in 2025 with their highly-anticipated The Driver Era: Obsession Tour. The 40+ city tour in North America includes a stop at SummerStage in Central Park in NYC, on Monday, June 9, and at Artpark Mainstage Theater in Lewiston, NY on June 6.

The 2025 tour promises to deliver the duo’s signature alternative sound with electrifying performances that blend fan favorites and exciting new music.

The band’s latest single, “You Keep Me Up At Night,” released in Fall 2024, has already captivated listeners worldwide, racking up impressive streams as the brothers dive deeper into their personal experiences, adding a new layer of emotional depth to their evolving sound. “You Keep Me Up At Night” follows their previous hit single “Get Off My Phone,” continuing the duo’s exploration of relatable, raw, and intimate themes.

THE DRIVER ERA: OBSESSION TOUR DATES:

Sat Jan 18 – Auckland, NZ – Town Hall

Tue Jan 21 – Brisbane, AUS – Fortitude Music Hall

Fri Jan 24 – Sydney, AUS – Hordern Pavilion

Sat Jan 25 – Melbourne, AUS – Festival Hall

Mon Jan 27 – Adelaide, AUS – Hindley St Music Hall

Fri Mar 07 – Fort Lauderdale, FL – War Memorial Auditorium

Sat Mar 08 – Tampa, FL – Yuengling Center

Mon Mar 10 – Birmingham, AL – Avondale Brewing Company

Tue Mar 11 – Atlanta, GA – Coca-Cola Roxy

Thu Mar 13 – Moon Twp, PA – UPMC Events Center

Fri Mar 14 – Chicago, IL – Byline Bank Aragon Ballroom

Sun Mar 16 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J Brady Music Center

Wed Mar 19 – Waukee, IA – Vibrant Music Hall

Fri Mar 21 – Austin, TX – Stubb’s Waller Creek Amphitheater

Sat Mar 22 – Houston, TX – 713 Music Hall

Mon Mar 24 – Denver, CO – Fillmore Auditorium

Wed Mar 26 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Union Event Center

Fri Mar 28 – Garden City, ID – Revolution Concert Hall

Fri Apr 25 – Buenos Aires, AR – Estadio Obras Sanitarias

Sun Apr 27 – Santiago, CL – Teatro Caupolicán

Wed Apr 30 – Rio de Janeiro, BR – Sacadura 154

Fri May 02 – São Paulo, BR – Tokio Marine Hall

Fri May 30 – Milwaukee, WI – BMO Pavilion

Sat May 31 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory

Mon Jun 02 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre

Tue Jun 03 – Indianapolis, IN – Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park

Thu Jun 05 – Toronto, ON – Coca-Cola Coliseum

Fri Jun 06 – Lewiston, NY – Artpark Mainstage Theater

Sat Jun 07 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena

Mon Jun 09 – New York, NY – SummerStage in Central Park

Wed Jun 11 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met Philadelphia presented by Highmark

Fri Jun 13 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage

Sat Jun 14 – Boston, MA – Leader Bank Pavilion

Mon Jun 16 – Baltimore, MD – Pier Six Pavilion

Wed Jun 18 – Virginia Beach, VA – Venue TBA

Fri Jun 20 – Raleigh, NC – Red Hat Amphitheater

Sat Jun 21 – Charleston, SC – Firefly Distillery

Sun Jun 22 – Charlotte, NC – Skyla Credit Union Amphitheatre

Tue Jun 24 – Nashville, TN – Ascend Amphitheater

Fri Jun 27 – St. Louis, MO – Saint Louis Music Park

Sun Jun 29 – Kansas City, MO – Starlight Theatre

Tue Jul 01 – Irving, TX – The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory

Thu Jul 03 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Financial Theatre

Sat Jul 05 – Las Vegas, NV – Brooklyn Bowl

Wed Jul 09 – Seattle, WA – WAMU Theater

Thu Jul 10 – Vancouver, BC – Doug Mitchell Thunderbird Sports Centre

Sat Jul 12 – Portland, OR – Theater of the Clouds

Tue Jul 15 – Mountain View, CA – Shoreline Amphitheatre

Wed Jul 16 – San Diego, CA – Gallagher Square at Petco Park

Fri Jul 18 – Los Angeles, CA – Hollywood Palladium

“We’re super excited to put on the best show we’ve ever done. Get ready to dance. This tour is really about inviting fans deeper into our world. Songs like ‘You Keep Me Up At Night’ play a huge role in that, giving us the chance to explore more personal and authentic themes night after night.”
Ross and Rocky Lynch

For more information on The Driver Era: Obsession Tour and to purchase tickets, click here.

October 3, 2024
Singer/Songwriter Mihali Releases Latest Single “Free Ride” Ahead of Northeast US Tour

Reggae/Indie artist Mihali has released his latest track titled “Free Ride” which is now streaming on all platforms. The single releases in the midst of his northeastern US tour, which stops in Port Chester on October 25.

The track “Free Ride” uniquely combines multiple sounds which I find extremely interesting, and effective at grabbing the listener’s attention. There are immediately elements of pop, southern rock, country, indie, reggae and even a touch of R&B. I find it fascinating that Mihali can effectively combine these very different genres and make it a sound that portrays himself.

The track screams positivity – that it is wildly important to be yourself and to get what you want out of life. Life isn’t just a free ride, you have to seize the day, make it what you want it to be. This message is something refreshing in comparison to a lot of other messages in music today.

Mihali is currently touring the northeast as both a solo act, and as a band. The tour consists of 15 dates total at 13 different venues. One of these stages is in Port Chester, NY, where Mihali is set to perform “Free Ride” along with his other hits live.

photo by Dave Decrescente

Announced Mihali Tour Dates:

September 26 – Pittsburgh, PA – The Cellar at Pittsburgh Winery ^
September 27 – Harrisburg, PA – Stage on Herr ^
September 28 – Bridgeport, CT – Park City Music Hall ^
October 9 – South Deerfield, MA – Tree House Brewing Company ^ (SOLD OUT)
October 10 – Portsmouth, NH – 3S Artspace ^
October 11 – Pawtucket, RI – The Met ^
October 12 – Orleans, MA – Outermost Roots & Blues Festival *
October 18-20 – Kent, CT – Le Getaway V #
October 25 – Port Chester, NY – The Capitol Theatre &
November 7 – Los Angeles, CA – The Venice West ^
November 8 – San Diego, CA – Winstons Beach Club ^
November 9 – Sanger, CA – Golden Road Festival ^
November 10 – Mill Valley, CA – Sweetwater Music Hall ^

^ Solo Looping Set
# Band Set
* Solo Looping Set, with G. Love & Special Sauce
& Solo Looping Set, with TAUK and G. Love & Special Sauce

“When I go to write a song, sometimes I do so with a specific subject in mind, but other times the lyrics just come out of nowhere! Those surprise songs usually end up being my favorites, and Free Ride is one of those. I hope everyone takes its message to heart too. Get out there and live your life! There’s no time to waste.”
Mihali Savoulidis

To give a listen to Mihali’s latest single “Free Ride” and to purchase tickets to his current tour, click here.

October 1, 2024
Global Citizen Festival Takes Over Rainy Central Park for 12th Year

This past weekend – Saturday, September 28 – Global Citizen Festival returned for its 12th year on Central Park’s Great Lawn in New York City.

Lisa Performs at Global Citizen Festival in NY, Photography by David Reichmann (@davidpresspass)

Every year Global Citizen brings dozens of celebrities, special guests, and musical performances to the Great Lawn for their live broadcast music festival in the name of ending extreme poverty around the world and stopping climate change.

Post Malone performs onstage during the Global Citizen Festival. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Global Citizen)

This year’s headlining acts included Post Malone, Blackpink member Lisa, Doja Cat, Jelly Roll, and a special appearance by Coldplay’s Chris Martin alongside Ed Sheeran.

Post Malone performs onstage during the Global Citizen Festival.(Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Global Citizen)

Despite a steady downpour throughout the entire day, the event went off without missing a beat. Nearly 60,000 fans bundled up in ponchos and umbrellas, braving the cold and wet day.

Dr. Jane Goodall speaks onstage during the Global Citizen Festival. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for Global Citizen)

In order to earn tickets, many festival attendees had to perform tasks such as learning about the organization’s philanthropic activities or causes.

Ed Sheeran and Chris Martin perform onstage during the Global Citizen Festival. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images for Global Citizen)

The event was hosted by Hugh Jackman, with help from a truly massive slate of celebrity guests who came onstage and on screen to speak about a number of important causes championed by the Global Citizen organization.

Hugh Jackman addresses the crowd at Global Citizen, photo by David Reichmann.

The organizers were proud to announce the event and its corporate sponsors had raised over $1 billion to defeat poverty worldwide and demand equity for all marginalized groups. Featured speakers included Bill Nye, Jane Goodall, and many thought leaders on women’s and minorities’ rights throughout the world.

The festival organizers made every effort to protect Central Park’s beloved Great Lawn, and announced that as always, they would pay for any damages the park may have sustained from the event.

You can read more about Global Citizen’s ongoing efforts at their website. Check out our photo gallery with coverage from the event by David Reichmann (@davidpresspass) below.

Photography by David Reichmann (@davidpresspass)

October 1, 2024
The Marley Brothers Legacy Tour at Forest Hills Stadium: A Tribute to Reggae’s King

On Sunday, September 22, Forest Hills Stadium in Queens was transformed into a musical time capsule, as the Marley Brothers united for the first time in two decades to celebrate the enduring legacy of their father, Bob Marley.

The Marley Brothers Legacy Tour, which kicked off in Vancouver, brought together Damian, Stephen, Julian, Ziggy, and Ky-Mani Marley for an epic 22-date journey across North America, paying tribute to their father’s timeless work. The tour, which ends in early October in Miami, features a nostalgic setlist of nearly 30 of Bob Marley’s most cherished songs, bringing generations of fans together to rejoice in the spirit of reggae music.

A Family United by Music

The significance of this tour cannot be overstated. Though each of the Marley brothers has had successful solo careers, it has been 20 years since the five have shared a stage. Bob Marley’s influence, both on reggae and on global consciousness, is unparalleled, and the brothers’ reunion not only honors their father but also the rich musical heritage he helped to create. Performing together, their synergy is unmistakable, and their collective energy invokes memories of Marley’s original performances while breathing new life into the music.

The Show: A Journey Through Bob Marley’s Greatest Hits

The Forest Hills Stadium show, one of the highlights of the tour, featured an electric atmosphere, with the Marleys delivering a setlist packed with classics. From revolutionary anthems like “Get Up, Stand Up” and “Buffalo Soldier” to love ballads like “Is This Love,” the brothers brought Bob’s music to life, reviving both the message and the passion that defined his career.

The crowd erupted during timeless hits such as “Three Little Birds,” “Iron Lion Zion” and “Positive Vibration” singing along in unison, while more politically charged songs like “War” and “Exodus” reminded the audience of the power of music as a vehicle for social change. Damian, known for his harder-edged, dancehall-inspired sound, added a modern twist to the night with fiery performances while Ziggy’s soulful voice channeled the spirit of his father throughout. The setlist for the tour has been consistent with nearly 30 songs, a true testament to the power and breadth of Bob Marley’s work.

Honoring a Legend: The Life of Bob Marley

Bob Marley was born on February 6, 1945, in Nine Mile, Jamaica. Rising from humble beginnings, Marley became the voice of reggae and a symbol of resistance and hope for millions around the world. He started his musical career in the early 1960s with The Wailers, along with Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. The group became known for their unique fusion of ska, rocksteady, and reggae.

Marley’s music was more than entertainment; it was a message. Songs like “Get Up, Stand Up,” “One Love,” and “Redemption Song” became anthems for unity, resistance, and peace. His blend of spirituality, activism, and culture resonated far beyond the Caribbean, elevating reggae to international acclaim. Tragically, Marley passed away from cancer in 1981 at the age of 36, but his legacy has continued through his children, who have carried on his mission and music.

A Night of Unity and Celebration

The Marley Brothers Legacy Tour is more than just a reunion; it’s a celebration of Bob Marley’s profound influence and a reminder of the unifying power of music. At Forest Hills Stadium, the brothers’ performance felt like a historic moment, one that bridged the past and the present. With each song, they brought their father’s message to new ears while giving long-time fans the opportunity to experience Marley’s magic once again.

As the tour continues across the country, fans from all walks of life will have the chance to partake in this once-in-a-generation experience. Bob Marley’s legacy lives on through his music, and through his sons, who have proven that the message of love, peace, and unity is more relevant now than ever.

Whether in Vancouver, New York, or Miami, the Marley Brothers Legacy Tour is a testament to the enduring power of Bob Marley’s music—and to the familial bond that keeps that legacy alive for generations to come.

Setlist: Natural Mystic, Get Up, Stand Up, So Much Trouble in the World, Coming in From the Cold, Positive Vibration, The Heathen, Concrete Jungle, Wake Up and Live, Shalom Salaam, War/No More Trouble, Running Away/Crazy Baldhead, Three Little Birds, Is This Love, Don’t Rock My Boat, Buffalo Soldier, Jammin, Easy Skanking, Boom Draw, New Heights, Medication, Kaya, Iron Lion Zion, Exodus, Could You Be Loved, One Love

October 1, 2024
In Focus: Elephant Gym and Brooklyn’s Own Mei Semones at Music Hall of Williamsburg

Elephant Gym and Mei Semones have teamed up for a jazzy, math-rocky tour across the Northeast, and it’s outrageously good. Mei Semones and her four-piece band came out casually onto the stage at Music Hall of Williamsburg on Thursday, September 26th. Mei wearing her signature hair charm, a hoodie with the strings tied into a bow, her green artist’s badge stuck to the leg of her cargo pants, and some Nike AF1s.

Mei’s soft vocals poured through the venue’s many halls and staircases as the crowd filed in, excitement building as she and her ensemble flitted through indie-infused math rock tracks. Semones’ music combines the youthful vocals, twangy guitar, and intricate, punchy drumming of Japanese math rock with her bandmates’ masterful violin, viola, and standup bass backing.

Noam Tanzer, in particular, was impressive, switching between standup bass, bass guitar, and electric guitar throughout the show. Semones is a masterful guitarist, both electric and acoustic, and her unique playing style is easily the most recognizable aspect of her sound. But the full effect of the lyricism and her live ensemble is indescribable. It truly represents every side of Semones in 3-5 minute chunks, something wholly hers that can’t be replicated or compared.

Tell, Elephant Gym’s guitarist came out early to put down his setlist, and when people at the front tried to sneak a peak, he hid it behind his bag, telling them it was a surprise. Itâs always humorous when artists saunter onto stage well before their set time, and the audience suspends their disbelief long enough to cheer for them to set up and then cheer when they come out a second time. Soon after, KT, the band’s lead singer and bassist, and Chia-Chin, their drummer, came on stage and Elephant Gym was complete.

After the first song, KT jokingly pointed out that the band’s 10th-anniversary tour also meant that most of their early fans were likely entering their 30s alongside the band. She also lamented about being single and suggested that young single concertgoers look around the room for someone with good music taste to date.

Elephant Gym talked a bit about their Taiwanese identity and the unique circumstances of Taiwan’s place in the world. They pointed out Taiwan’s position between China and Japan, their belief in democracy, and the mandatory military service that both Tell and Chia-Chin served.

Japanese Math Rock has clearly influenced Elephant Gym, but making too many comparisons would take away from their music’s intense talent and individuality. In a genre so influenced by jazz, every little electric impulse becomes both melody and a representation of who you are. Typical math rock is very guitar-forward, but KT drives the band, literally and figuratively, letting the base take center stage. This is who Elephant Gym is, and they are wonderful.

Elephant Gym also poked fun at the cliche of constant merch callouts by bands. They brought up merch every few songs, with some subtle segues and some hilarious nonsequiturs poking fun at the mutual understanding of how vital merch sales are to bands and how there’s no shameless way of asking people to buy stuff from you. KT announced they were going to play a new song, but were nervous, saying, âSo if I fuckup some notes â¦ buy some merchandise!â Part of what made this bit so endearing was their candidness about being their own financial advisors, social media managers, and merch designers. The band members divide responsibility like assigning instruments. Like most artists in the modern era, they have to be masters of all to survive.

Elephant Gym boasted an unreal repertoire, playing an hour and a half of intricate math rock. The memorization required for such a feat is incredible. For their song “Moonset,” which is written in Japanese despite the band not being fluent, Elephant Gym brought Mei Semones back out to sing. The song combined Mei’s sweet, bouncy vocals with more bass-driven funk, forming a perfect jam for the concert’s end.

September 30, 2024
After 30 Year Split, Crash Harmony Release New Song “Orange Background”

Formed at Yale in 1986, NYC-based band Crash Harmony has released the second single from their upcoming first-ever album, No One Asked for This, set to be released on Oct. 18.

“Orange Background” is the newest song from the indie rock group Crash Harmony, and it will be included on their debut album, No One Asked for This, set for release on Oct. 18 through the Montclair, NJ-based label Magic Door Record Label. The band draws influence from acts like The Replacements, Hüsker Dü, Big Star, and R.E.M, contributing to the song’s clear ’90s vibe, which fits it comfortably within the group of other ’90s indie bands, particularly R.E.M.

Now based in NYC, Crash Harmony consists of Dave Derby (The Dambuilders, Gramercy Arms, Lloyd Cole), Nils Nadeau, Jon Nighswander, and Mike Potenza (The Anderson Council). Formed in 1986 at Yale University, the band played its last gig in May 1988 and hadn’t performed together again until 2022. After more than 30 years apart, they reunited to record this 10-track album, releasing the lead single, “Velour Goddess,” on Aug. 20. The album was recorded with renowned producer Ray Ketchem (Guided by Voices, Luna, Elk City, Gramercy Arms) at Magic Door Recording and is already available for pre-order.

“‘Orange Background’ is a letter from our college selves to our grown selves and also, in a way, from Generation X to what we have now in the world,” says Nadeau. “It’s also the only one, played back, that might have made me wet-eyed for a minute”.

Learn more here.

September 29, 2024
BADBADNOTGOOD Share the Love at Free Show in the Lower East Side

BADBADNOTGOOD played a generous 80 minutes of high-energy jazz-rock during a free show at Awake in New York’s Lower East Side, Saturday Sept. 20. The band teamed up with the vintage clothing store as part of a promotional drive for their new three-disc LP, Mid Spiral.

One incarnation of BADBADNOT.

The mutating Canadian 5-piece came into the night off a four-night run at the Blue Note, and seemed keen to put their new material through its paces in a way they perhaps couldn’t have at the jazz institution a few blocks north. They looked to create a party atmosphere from minute one, and the revved-up crowd were happy to play along with drummer Alexander Sowinski’s high-octane crowd-work.

BADBADNOTGOOD have always provided up-tempo moments on their records, but Mid Spiral feels like a departure from their earlier work; it climbs to high altitude on opener Eyes On Me – and stays there for the duration. This makes for a charged live show: four-to-the-floor percussion, supported by a rhythm section that might be at home at a bossa nova show, drive distorted guitar turns and upbeat horns.

Listeners can detect jazz fusion influences as well as subtle notes of jazz contemporaries Thundercat and Kaytranada; indeed, at several points Sowinski made a point to recognize the band’s musical foundations. Fans of this record would do well to check out those two artists, as well as Dutch 9-man collective Jungle By Night.

This was somewhat of a bootstrap affair and the performance from BADBADNOTGOOD put the LES tenement building through its paces. During bumpier moments one couldn’t help but throw a concerned eye to the creaking ceiling; at quieter points the crowd was reminded that this vintage clothing store has the acoustics of… well, a vintage clothing store.

The performance was an interesting exercise in gig-based sensory deprivation: with no stage available, the crowd had to rely on their ears – and their feet – for the full experience. But the record makes for a compelling performance nonetheless as keys, guitar, saxophone, trumpet and drums deftly trade prominence throughout. A pared-back saxophone solo late in the day made for some light relief from the 100 mph efforts up to that point; bandmates were invited back in one by one to reach a thrilling climax to the night – the evening’s high point.

Sowinski began the show by introducing BADBADNOTGOOD as a group of people who care deeply about music, one another and the direction the world is heading. While this latter point may have felt incongruous with the boutique clothing store setting (not to mention the army of iPhones pointed towards the band), the evening was a thrilling celebration of music and those who come together to enjoy it.

September 28, 2024
Brooklyn Indie Artist Buffchick Releases “Gone Awhile” Ahead of Anticipated LP

Brooklyn-based indie artist Buffchick has released a new single titled, “Gone Awhile,” out on all streaming services now. The release comes ahead of her anticipated LP Showtime.

Erin Manion, known by her stage name Buffchick, brings strong female vocals to the forefront of modern indie music.

“Gone Awhile” begins with a rising and falling of energy that really grabs the listener and lets them know a climax is to be expected. The track has traditional indie tones and vocal styles, but Buffchick’s vocal strength is certainly unique. Her voice soars majestically and really pushes the backing instrumental forward.

Around two-thirds of the way into the song, it falls down to an intimate volume before rising back up sharply and stunningly. Buffchick really displays her vocal talents in this section of the song. In my opinion, this ending of the track was the most impressive part, and really shows the talent she possesses.

To check out Buffchick’s music, “Gone Awhile,” and to stay up to date on upcoming releases, visit her Spotify by clicking here.

September 27, 2024
Singer-songwriter allie Releases Second Studio Album Every Dog

New York City based singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and producer allie has released her second studio album Every Dog.

Allie Cuva, better known under her moniker allie, is a songwriter, producer, mix engineer, multi-instrumentalist and performer- it’s no exaggeration to say that her work is entirely her own.

With a pulse on everything music from the age twelve onwards, allie began her professional musical journey after a move to Nashville that allowed her to hone her musical skill set and identity as a musician. In 2021, allie toured extensively as the hired drummer for indie pop artist Cavetown, the same year a debut LP of her own was released- Maybe Next Time.

The gutturally honest and sonically ambitious sounds that had caught the attention of those in the New York City indie-rock scene back in 2021 are sharpened in allie’s newest release, Every Dog. Filled with sounds that are unapologetically allie, the album aims to take a space so often dominated by men and expand the horizons, reaching out to listeners and connecting them based upon the fundamental human experience framed within a lesbian, trans, and leftist lens.

A vulnerable exploration of queer love and one’s self, Every Dog offers 27 minutes of sitting alongside allie as she spins poetry out of her most vulnerable experiences. Not unlike paging through a personal journal, the listening experience of Every Dog is as self-reflective as the writing process was for allie herself.

Throughout each track, she explores the jarring shift of life in suburban Michigan and Tennessee to the vibrant constancy of New York City, struggling through self isolation, finding yourself in the midst of pure creative freedom, and queer love and loss.

The title track was one of three tracks selected for pre-release- “Radio Shower,” “Every Dog,” and most recently “Tiny Colored Pills”. “Every Dog” and its coinciding music video recorded along the Long Island Coastline explore the simultaneous acceptance and aching loss felt after a necessary separation from those once kept close.

“I wanted to create something that felt flickering–the oscillating guitar can resemble the constantly churning transportation flowing through NYC–and that also evolved to deliver the listener somewhere different than expected, which was meant to represent big, structural change in a relationship.”
– allie, on “Every Dog”

The video itself is intentionally rather impressionistic and left to interpretation, the only goal when recording being to explore the coastline and possibly capture some of the most mentally engaging imagery.

Similarly, the first of three pre-release tracks to see the light of day, “Radio Shower”, is a deeply impressionistic montage of aging, loss, and love that considers the weight of the passage of time above alternatively tuned guitar plucks and sonically layered instrumentals that lend the song a beautifully textured feel.

Clearly a labor of love, the track had gone through over 32 mix revisions with countless arrangement changes and scrapped vocal recordings that resulted in a cohesive testament to allie’s skill across the music-making experience.

allie has also announced a special one night only album release party at Cassette NYC on October 4 with support from Precious Human and Kid Lake. The evening will celebrate her newest work as she performs the LP from beginning to end. Tickets for this event start at $15 and are available here.

The full track list for allie’s newest LP Every Dog, out now, is below. Fans can learn more about allie’s works and keep up with all of her latest happenings on her website here.

September 27, 2024
In Focus: Khruangbin Lands at Forest Hills

On Saturday, September 21, Khruangbin wrapped up the second of two nights at Forest Hills Stadium to a sold out crowd.

Well on their way through a lengthy global tour promoting their new album, A La Sala, Men I Trust warmed up the crowd as they hit the stage at 7pm sharp. With the bar set high and excitement at its peak, the lights went dark as the trio from Houston, Texas hit the stage at 8:15.

Khruangbin, which translates to airplane in thai, takes their audience on a journey playing consecutively through A La Sala. Exploring many themes and motifs with great style and ambiguity, the music, accompanied by choreography, stunning lighting, and set design created a touching spectacle. If it wasn’t already clear that the band is telling a story with A La Sala, the last song of set 1 exemplified this when Mark Steele, Guitar and Vocals, along with Laura Lee, Bass and Vocals, walked down and sat at the very edge of the stage.

With DJ Johnson on Drums and Keys not far behind them, they gently played through “Le Petit Gris”, a soft piano driven melody. Sounds and visuals of thunder and rain trickling down in the windows behind them, a soft breeze that reminded everyone summer is over and fall is here, the band and audience became one.

The second set featured classic material that could make anyone dance. Notable highlights included “The Number 3”, “August 10”, and “Evan Finds The Third Room”. With genre bending sounds of global influence that all seamlessly weave together, their minimalist approach creates soundscapes of deep grooves, catchy hooks, and mesmerizing rhythms. The trios meteoric rise to the top is no coincidence. Playing iconic festivals and venues like Coachella and Bonnaroo, Radio City Music Hall and Red Rocks, they have solidified their position in the music industry.

With Emmanuelle Proulx of Men I Trust joining them for “Dearest Alfred”, they closed out the evening with the funky renditions of “Maria tambien” and “People Everywhere, (Still Alive)”. After the finale, Leezy reemerged from the back, throwing her extra head bands into the crowd, dancing along with the audience to “September” by Earth, Wind, & Fire. Their tour continues for a few select dates in the United States before departing again to resume tour around the world.

Khruangbin – Forest Hills Stadium – September 21st, 2024

Set 1: Fifteen Fifty-Three, May Ninth, Ada Jean, Farolim de Felguerias, Pon Pon, Todavia Viva, Juegos y Nubes, Hold Me Up (Thank You), Caja de la Sala, Three from Two, A Love International, Les Petits Gris
Set 2: The Number 3, August 10, Lady and Man, The Infamous Bill, Pelota, Evan Finds the Third Room, Time (You and I)
Encore: Dearest Alfred*, Maria tambien, People Everywhere (Still Alive)
*with Emma from Men I Trust

September 26, 2024