Posts by Ryan Dillon

Coming off of the release of their third album Lavender Days and an opening slot on The Lumineers 2022 summer tour, Caamp took the late-night stage on Kimmel last night (July 11). The alt-country quartet dawned lavender suites to perform “Believe”, a high-tempo ballad from their latest LP. With a backdrop of pastel watercolor canyons, […]

The politically charged rap-metal pioneers Rage Against The Machine have officially shipped off on their “Public Service Announcement” tour with the iconic rap duo Run The Jewels taking the opener slot. Last night (July 9), the innovative four-piece took the stage at the Alpine Valley Music Theater in East Troy, Wisconsin for a set fueled […]

Earlier this week, The Black Keys Instagram was infiltrated by comedian David Cross and his fictional organization Dads Interested in Choosing our Kids Songs, or D.I.C.K.S for short. The video pleads the viewer to not go see The Black Keys on their “Dropout Boogie” tour which kicked off last night (July 9) at the MGM […]

The ever-interesting and unpredictable Pink Floyd frontman Roger Waters was in the steel city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania last night (July 6) to kick off his “This Is Not A Drill” Tour at PPG Paints Arena. This string of dates will include some canceled shows from 2020 and has Waters going across North America.  Last night’s […]

Everyone has a favorite record store. When you walk in you know who is behind the counter, you know which bin is going to have your favorite records, and you know when they stock the new records. Record stores have been a staple in the music industry for years and have had the most turbulent […]

After four albums packed with beautifully composed jazz, Sons Of Kemet announced that the band was “closing the chapter of the band’s life for the foreseeable future” after their 2022 live shows. This was a real blow to the jazz world, the Shabaka Hutchings lead band has been at the forefront of the genre since […]

The much-respected folk-punkers AJJ set off on their summer-long tour last night in Phoenix, Arizona at the Crescent Ballroom: a hometown show of sorts as the band formed in the desert back in 2004 as Andrew Jackson Jihad. This is the band’s first live show since October of last year when they finished up a […]

James Murphy and LCD Soundsystem went overseas for a 6-night residency at the Brixton Academy in London. The Dance-rock hybrid played a 17-song set to start off their stint in the U.K. and the setlist was filled with fan favorites. This residency comes as no surprise, LCD Soundsystem has been sticking to one venue for […]

Over this past weekend, music adorers from across the world gathered at Worthy Farm in the U.K. for one of the biggest festivals of the year. Glastonbury Festival has always had eclectic lineups and this year was no different. Everyone from Dianna Ross to Billie Ellish all graced one of the festival’s dozens of stages, […]

Broken Bells comprises producer Danger Mouse and The Shins’ James Mercer. Since their official debut in 2010, their self-titled LP, indie rock purists have oozed over their approach to bright, melodic soundscapes. Earlier this month, June 15 to be exact, Broken Bells made waves on Reddit forums after they switched the band’s profile picture on […]

The elusive frontman Roger Waters has reared his head for a rare late night performance on Colbert last night (June 21). Waters performed a melody of two classic Pink Floyd songs from their landmark 1979 album The Wall. Waters was on stage with a full band to perform three tracks from their classic album, “Happiest […]

The undefinable Kid Cudi is heading back out on the road. The moon man is set to headline the To the Moon arena tour with support from Don Toliver, Denzel Curry, 070 Shake, and Strick. The “To The Moon” tour is set to kick off in Vancouver on August 16 and come to a close […]

Turnstile’s 2021 album Glow On has hoisted them to the top of the music industry as the reception of this record has garnered worldwide critical acclaim and launched a string of late-night TV appearances for the band along with a sold-out worldwide tour. Turnstile is not an overnight sensation, before their 2021 breakthrough the band […]

Coast Contra has experienced a whirlwind of success since the top of the year. After a video of the quartet freestyling earned them viral status and a spot opening for Dave Chappell in Los Angeles, the Philadelphia wunderkinds made their national television debut on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.  Since the group posted their […]

This weekend saw another exciting installment of Tennessee’s premier music festival Bonnaroo. The lineup for this year was packed with today’s biggest stars but one of the highlights of the weekend came from an unexpected source. Producer and Bleachers frontman Jack Antonoff led a jam session and brought up some very special guests to perform […]

Since the release of their 2012 album Noctourniquent, Mars Volta has been very quiet. 2012 also marked the last time the duo played live, but that silence is breaking. Last year, Cedric Bixler-Zavala and Omar Rodriguez-Lopez released a collection of demos and unreleased cuts from their first release as Mars Volta, 2003’s Deloused In the […]

Juneteenth finally became a national holiday starting last year. Now federally recognized, the holiday celebrates the day slavery ended in the southern states of America. This day has been a celebration but is now recognized by the government as a national holiday. Apple Music is celebrating Juneteenth in a big way with a curated playlist […]

This past Saturday (June 18) the enigma that is Paul McCartney turned 80 years old and the music world wanted to let him know how much he is loved. Birthday wishes came in the form of social media posts, covers, and heartfelt messages. One of the most endearing birthday wishes came from fellow songwriter Elvis […]

If you have been online at all in the past month, you’re aware that Netflix’s hit show Stranger Things released the first half of its fourth season to wide critical acclaim. The series is known for tapping into nostalgia and dressing the characters exactly like the decade the show is placed in. This season featured […]

After being postponed for two years, Mötley Crüe and Def Leppard finally kicked off their summer stadium tour last night (June 16) in Atlanta, Georgia. The tour also features Joan Jett and Poison, the ladder marking their first show in four years as the long-awaited Stadium Tour took over Truist Park.  Poison’s return to live […]