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AF 2021 IN REVIEWOur Favorite Albums and Singles of The Year

If you went into 2021 with high expectations, you weren’t alone. Even if it was hard to feel optimistic this time last year, it certainly seemed as if things could get no worse. Live music did return, after all – though with the appearance of Delta, and now Omicron, the joyful noise comes with a...

Lindsey Rhoades

RSVP HEREHayley and The Crushers livestream via T1 Fest + More!

If you can picture Joan Jett fronting The Ramones while drinking a cola-flavored Slurpee at a record shop you'll have an idea what to expect from Hayley and The Crushers. The power-pop surf-punk trio hail from San Louis Obispo, California and are fronted by Haley "Crusher" Cain alongside her...

Tarra Thiessen

RSVP HEREShelley Thomas Livestreams via YouTube + MORE

Shelley Thomas composes and produces lush orchestral arrangements that she has dubbed "world chamber pop." She has figuratively and physically gone around the world with her compositions, traveling to 17 countries and studied with over 40 music teachers that have influenced her style that melds...

Tarra Thiessen

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RSVP HEREOceanator Record Release Stream via BABY.tv + MORE

Oceanator is the Brooklyn-based solo project of Elise Okusami, who writes honest grunge-pop tunes that range from solo acoustic folk to synth pop. Okusami's current live band includes Andrew Whitehurst and Anthony Richards, but her newest record Things I Never Said (released today!), also features...

Tarra Thiessen

RSVP HERESUO Bartends Listen Bar's Virtual Happy Hour + MORE

Welcome to our weekly show recommendation column RSVP HERE. Due to live show cancellations we will be covering virtual live music events and festivals. SUO is the solo project of artist and musician Saara Untracht-Oakner that came to fruition after 15 years of songwriting and a decade of touring....

Tarra Thiessen

AF 2019 IN REVIEWOur Favorite Albums and Singles of The Year

Lizzo press photo by Luke Gilford, courtesy of Atlantic Records. Every year I keep a running list of new album releases. The idea is that I'll have new stuff on my radar, along with a go-to playlist if I'm feeling adventurous (or bored) and want to hear something new. This year that list grew to...

Lindsey Rhoades

AF 2017 IN REVIEWOur Favorite Albums and Singles of the Year

While there's been many a jaded thinkpiece about the import of music critics (usually begging the question What are they good for?) and the ubiquity of year-end lists can feel shallow at times, we can't stress enough the importance of what it means to share music among friends. It's a huge part of...

Lindsey Rhoades

NEWS ROUNDUPMusical Candidates Win Big, TSwift's Reputation and More

Metal musician Danica Roem becomes first transgender legislator in Virginia The Musicians Who Won This Week’s Election On Tuesday, Danica Roem became the first openly transgender woman elected to state legislature with her win in Virginia, replacing a 13-year incumbent Republican who held an...

Emily Daly

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NEWS ROUNDUPRIP Fats Domino, Alice Glass Alleges Abuse and More

Fats Domino Dies At Age 89 The singer and pianist from New Orleans penned a number of hits, like "I'm Walkin'" and "Ain't That a Shame," that defined 1950s rock ’n’ roll by blending occasionally the sounds of his hometown with R and B. His part in the genre was highly influential; Elvis referred to him...

Emily Daly

NEWS ROUNDUPRIP Charles Bradley, #TakeAKnee and More

RIP Charles Bradley Though he was able to tour up until the very end, even after battling stomach cancer, renowned soul singer Charles Bradley passed away over the weekend. He was 68. Nicknamed “The Screaming Eagle of Soul,” Bradley was inspired by James Brown from a young age but didn’t release...

Emily Daly

FESTIVAL REVIEWHighlights from FYF 2017

Missy Elliott tweeted this selfie with Bkörk after their FYF headlining sets, calling the Icelandic singer "legendary." City festivals are always a little tougher on the spirit (and the feet) than their grassy, lets-camp-by-the-lake cousins. FYF may not have Coachella's lush grass or Bonnaroo's...

Ashley Prillaman

TRACK REVIEWAngel Olsen "Fly on Your Wall"

Angel Olsen photo by Amanda Marsalis If you're reading this right now, chances are you're one of the millions who is displeased (to say the least) with the recent election of Donald Trump. And what can help us combat our anger, sadness, and overwhelming show of emotions more than musical support?...

Nicole Ortiz