“We’re like this seven-headed beast roaming around America,” frontman of the explosive jam band The Revivalists David Shaw tells me. Shaw has a slow, southern drawl that charms me immediately. He's meticulous with his responses, allowing himself all the time in the world to conjure up the perfect retort. The typical ... More

I assumed that Steve Aoki would travel with an entourage in tow. He’s arguably one of the most epic performers in electronic dance music at the moment, offering heart-thumping beats and hours of euphoric thrills for his hardcore fans. What I didn’t expect was for him to ... More

When I meet Greta Kline, the lead singer of indie-pop band Frankie Cosmos, outside of the entrance to Pitchfork Music Festival in Chicago, she’s digging around in her backpack only to reveal a worn-in bucket hat. She sheepishly covers a shaved head--a look not ... More

Aussie artist Meg Mac is preparing for a national tour following the release of her highly anticipated debut album Low Blows on  July 14th. From being named Triple J’s Unearthed artist of the year in 2014 to having her tunes showcased on the hit television ... More

When I first met Klangstof, it was in the basement of the Bowery Electric in New York City. They were in the middle of their sound check and seemed to be super professional and rather serious. The second time was at a music festival where they were giggly, ... More

You may recognize FLETCHER's 2015 single “War Paint,” a song that catapulted the pop star onto a platform of optimism, self-expression and a whole lot of edge. And her newest single, “Wasted Youth,” highlights similar sentiments of self-acceptance and romance while, of course, maintaining a certain ... More

Lavender-haired and spritely, Liz Mencel (better known by the name ROZES), looks as if she could be just another festival-goer when I meet up with her at Firefly Festival. With jean shorts, a summery tank and her hair tied up in bohemian braids, she could’ve been my neighbor over in RV Lot 9. Soon enough, ... More

On the Tuesday after Memorial Day Weekend, Guest of a Guest ran a headline that seemed to have been ripped right from the mouths of countless New Yorkers—Literally Everyone Was at The Surf Lodge This Weekend. And indeed, socialites like rich kid of Beverly Hills EJ Johnson, literal princess ... More

As we enter the peak of festival season, it’s time you meet the most festive band in the circuit: Magic Giant. Looking at this three-piece group, I’m not sure if they have just hopped off a bus from Burning Man or if perhaps they were recreating the dirty ... More

I’m on hold, waiting for what I presume will be a dainty, sophisticated and quite British duo called Oh Wonder. I hear a click and an eruption of noise from the other end as Josephine and Anthony announce themselves at the top of their lungs. Oh Wonder has ... More