Posts by Ryan Dillon

Wilco has always been a band that takes it a step further. Along with their impressive musical output, the dad rock leaders always have great merchandise, music videos, and an extensive touring schedule. Their 2022 tour in support of their twangy new country album Cruel Country is almost wrapping up, there are a few west […]

Coming fresh off announcing their brand new album Cracker Island and a full European tour, animated band Gorillaz have set its sights on North America. The band kicked off the second leg of their world tour last night (September 11) in Vancouver, BC at the Rogers Arena. After multiple festival stops and tour dates across […]

For the first time in over a decade, Sunny Day Real Estate graced the stage for a homecoming show just days before they kicked off their reunion tour. The tour is still set to kick off on September 13 at The Mammoth in Lawrence, Kansas but this weekend (September 10) the unsung heroes of grunge […]

Last night (September 10), U.K. rockers Porcupine Tree kicked off their first tour in 12 years at Meridian Hall in Toronto. Fresh off the release of their new album, CLOSURE/CONTINUATION, the band who headed the prog-rock revival of the 90s returned to the realm of live performance with a 2-part concert experience in the great […]

In a generation of instant gratification, artists that are able to steer clear of headlines and the spotlight are even more sought after. Fans become restless if they don’t hear new music from their favorite artists every year, comment sections are flooded with “Where’s the album” regardless of the nature of the post. Artists who […]

Capturing the essence of live performances and immortalizing them on live albums is an art of its own that brings the energy of seeing your favorite band live right to your fingertips. The award-winning Numero Group achieved this form of art back in 2012 when they released Live Leaves, a collection of live recordings lifted […]

Creating a legacy in rock music is not an easy task, bands come and go and only a select few get to be celebrated for decades after they were introduced to the world. Last night (September 7), one of those bands kicked off their 50th-anniversary tour. 70’s English art rockers Roxy Music were up in […]

For the first time in over a decade, the unsung heroes of ‘90s indie rock Pavement are back out on tour. After the band officially reunited in May of this year at the Fonda Theater in Los Angeles, Pavement played a string of festival shows before landing back in California last night (September 7) at […]

A lot of artists make the attempt to cross genres in their music. They want to be touted as diverse and original by bringing in elements from other musical lanes into their sound, the act of doing this is easy, but doing it well is extremely difficult. Sometimes it feels forced and these outside sonics […]

In March of this year, Foo Fighters and music as a whole took a step back to grieve when drummer Taylor Hawkins passed away suddenly. The 50-year-old rock veteran’s death left everyone in shock but while the rest of us played our favorite Foo Fighters song on repeat, Dave Grohl and the rest of the […]

Just before Arcade Fire set out on their most recent tour, which kicked off in Dublin on August 30, controversy began to surround the band. Four accounts of sexual misconduct and assault were brought to light alleging the band’s leader Win Butler had been having inappropriate relationships with fans as young as 18. These interactions […]

One way or another, your ears have been infiltrated by the music of super-producer Kenny Beats. Whether it’s his work with hardcore group IDLES or the undeniable character he provided for Vince Staples across multiple releases from the rapper, Kenny Beats has been working his ass off to get his music heard from anybody and […]

This past weekend Pasadena, California was overtaken by some of the biggest stars in music. The “This Ain’t No Picnic” festival had one of the best lineups of the summer, acts like the Canadian house producer Kaytranada to the U.K. Slowthai all had unforgettable sets at this year’s event. Despite the county’s strict 11 p.m. […]

The story of Vince Staples is one of artistic progression and versatility. The Long Beach native began toying with the idea of a rap career around 2009 when two local producers, Dijon “LaVish” Samo and Chuck Wun, introduced him to members of the budding Los Angeles collective Odd Future. He became very close with member […]

Tommy Alexander is a music industry renaissance man. Having his hand in every aspect of music, along with plenty of traveling, has given him a refreshing worldview and new perspective that shines through his music. With multiple self-released projects that have garnered critical acclaim, Alexander is making another leap in his career. His recent signing […]

Last night (8/25), two of the most critically acclaimed rock bands of the past decade kicked off their highly anticipated tour together in Asbury Park, New Jersey’s Stone Pony Summer Stage. Texas’ minimalist Spoon and the post-punk outfit Interpol are joining forces for a trip across North America in support of their respective 2022 releases. […]

If you look through the list of notable people from Havertown, Pennsylvania, a small suburb right outside of Philadelphia, you won’t see too much excitement. A couple of NBA referees and two kids who played in the NHL, but as you scroll down the list there is an alumnus of the sleepy suburb whose name […]

While most people think of “Wolf” and “Tiger” when hearing about Jerry Garcia’s famous guitars that made that sweet tone, which built its own genre; however there is an earlier six string that deserves equal praise. The legendary Grateful Dead founder/guitarist was recruited to work on Graham Nash’s debut solo album Songs for Beginners..As the […]

If you had paid any mind to the L.A. hip-hop scene that was blossoming in the early 2000s, you’ve probably heard the name, Madlib. Madlib is the Oxnard-breed multi-hyphenate whose expansive sound and storied discography can go toe-to-toe with any musician across history. He began to gain recognition as a member of the Lootpack, making […]

The last two releases from the Long Beach nativte Vince Staples have been two of the most stunning examples of artistic progression we have seen in years. 2021’s self-titled LP and this year’s masterpiece Ramona Park Broke My Heart are held at high acclaim and considered some of the best releases of their respective years. […]