A Day to Remember Like Today
Article written by and photos by Alec Moody
Article written by and photos by Alec Moody
A Day To Remember's latest tour, "The Least Anticipated Album Tour 2024," was an incredible showcase of pop-punk energy and nostalgia, featuring a killer lineup of opening acts that set the stage for an unforgettable evening. The first openers, Scowl, delivered an electrifying performance, it was my first time seeing them live, and I was semi-familiar with them due to SLC’s Hardcore scene and previously seeing fellow photographer ‘Adam Degross” stellar photos from one of their previous performances in Utah. Kat Moss kicked off their set with "Retail Hell" and "Sold Out," before closing with a fan favorite "Opening Night." Their kick-ass and energetic set pumped up the audience, creating an atmosphere of excitement and anticipation for the bands to follow. If you haven’t taken the time to listen to Scowl and/or Moss’s incredible scream, I highly suggest you go listen to “Shot Down” as an introduction to just how killer this group is.
The second opener, Four Year Strong, captivated the audience from the first chord of "Brain Pain." The crowd was fully engaged, singing along and head bobbing to each song. Their performance included their hit "daddy of mine," which had the people at the barricade shouting the words back at the band and head-banging. They closed their set with "Wasting Time (Eternal Summer)," a classic song off of their 2010 album “Enemy Of The World” that resonated with both longtime fans and newcomers alike, leaving the audience craving more. I’d suggest listening to “Uncooked” to get an idea on how sick this pop-punk / easycore group sounds.
The third opener, The Story So Far, took the stage with lead singer Parker Cannon greeting the fans. His casual yet stylish ensemble of jeans and a Palace X Umbro designer t-shirt instantly caught my eye. The band wasted no time, diving straight into their set with "Big Blind." The energy continued to build, as they transitioned to "All This Time" which quickly ignited into heavy moshing at the front of the barricade. Despite the security team's efforts to keep everyone in order, the raw energy was unstoppable. They finished their set with "Nerve," a perfect pop-punk finale that left the audience shouting and clapping for more. I was not as familiar with The Story So Far, but as I was driving up to the show I shuffled around their latest album “I Want To Disappear” and would suggest listening to that whole album because there wasn’t a single skip.
As A Day To Remember prepared to take the stage, the anticipation was palpable. They launched into their performance with an explosive rendition of "Sticks and Bricks," filling the sky with colored confetti as Jeremy McKinnon belted out the opening lyrics. Being in the photo pit, I had the incredible experience of capturing Jeremy's dynamic stage presence, with numerous moments where he made direct eye contact and actively engaged with my camera. The whole band played an extensive setlist, spanning from their classic album "What Separates Me From You" to their latest release "For Those Who Have Heart." A standout moment was their cover of Kelly Clarkson's "Since U Been Gone," originally performed in 2010, which added a nostalgic touch to the night for me. Throughout the set there were multiple times when people were being crowdsurfed and at one point, people began crowdsurfing on top of the crowdsurfers which further ignited the band and in turn, the crowd with even more energy.
I have personally dreamt of seeing ADTR in concert since I first heard “Out Of Time” back when I was in 6th grade. This group was been one of my literal anchors throughout all of my conscious life and they have been a pivotal band in forming me as a person and my musical interests. Towards the end of their set, I sat my camera down, closed my eyes, and just let all my emotions wash over me, feeling tears run down my face. I couldn’t help but think back to me as a twelve-year-old kid who needed this band, at such a core time of my life. This concert was everything I had ever dreamt it to be, a perfect blend of high energy, emotional connection, and unforgettable music.
Hobo Johnson in Royal Oak, Michigan
Article written and photos by Jordyn Ward
Article written and photos by Jordyn Ward
Frank Lopez jr also known as Hobo Johnson a 29-year-old musician from Northern California, Recognized most popularly for his song peach scone which blew up on the internet for its quirky theme and creative storytelling, and his tiny desk concert in 2018 that brought his name to the masses, brought his HJ Drinks Tour to the Royal Oak music theatre in Michigan to bring a show full of comedy gold in the form of crowd banter and poetry in the form of music. With up-and-coming openers, Baby Jake and Remo Drive this evening would chalk up to be a Tuesday night for the books.
Openers Baby Jake and Remo Drive independently quickly became fan favorites with an indie sound resembling that of indie rock bands Peach Pit and The Backseat Lovers and a stage presence that has surely been cultivated by many years of performing.
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Then when Hobo Johnson finally made his way to the stage a banner dropped and a fridge-like stage prop swung open revealing a spotlight on Hobo Johnson and his band the lovemakers made their way to the stage with great enthusiasm and seemed to recognize a few fans in the crowd. They opened with one of his most popular songs Romeo and Juliet and this immediately sent the crowd into action as they recited word for word bar for bar of each and every bit of the setlist going all the way up until his most famous song Peach Scone and aside from a few hiccups including a fan seemingly passing out the night went smoothly and timely from top to bottom full of laughter and amazing musicianship and stage work.
FIND HOBO JOHNSON AT HIS INDIVIDUAL LINKS: SPOTIFY AND INSTAGRAM AND IF YOU EVER FIND YOURSELF IN A POSITION TO SEE THIS SHOW LIVE, TAKE IT!
PVRIS Concludes North American Tour in Los Angeles
Article written and photos by Natalie Ryan
Article written and photos by Natalie Ryan
On July 12th, pop-rock act PVRIS completed the North American dates of their tour at The Wiltern in Los Angeles. This tour was immediately following a run of European shows. They were joined by English rock band Pale Waves and alt-pop musician Sizzy Rocket. With a lineup of great acts and queer artists supporting each other, it was more than worth it to show up early to see everyone.
First up was Sizzy Rocket, a multi-hyphenate solo act who released her debut album and started her independent record label both in 2016. The songs she performed were sexy, fun, and confident, and the crowd was into it. In a barely-there bodysuit, with no backup, her stage presence and poise clearly gave off her star potential. She brought out a guitar halfway through her set and eventually a keytar nearly as big as her, which can only be described as sick as hell. I especially liked the song “Tattoos” from her 2019 album “Grrrl”.
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Next was Pale Waves, a band that belongs on any 80s-inspired soundtrack or playlist. The band consists of Heather Baron-Gracie on lead vocals and rhythm guitar, Ciara Doran on drums, Hugo Silvani on lead guitar and keyboards, and Charlie Wood on bass and keyboards. I became a fan of them when their first album “My Mind Makes Noises” came out in 2018, which I loved, and I came back to them when their third album “Unwanted” was released in 2022. I was happily surprised to find I knew the words to every song they played with the exception of the new single “Perfume”. I genuinely felt 18 again, while listening to “Eighteen”, and whether the crowd knew Pale Waves or not, they were enjoying it as well. Baron-Gracie, a lesbian, announced they were about to do something special for the lesbians (which is descriptive of the entire show, really), before playing “She’s My Religion”, with Lynn Gunn of PVRIS joining the band. The crowd went wild, and the colors of the lesbian flag lit up the stage. They finished the set with “Jealousy”, one of my personal favorites and a strong closer.
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PVRIS came out swinging with “GOOD ENEMY”, a fast, flashy, and emphatic song. The stage production was dark and moody, with strobing lights to the beat that perfectly matched the energy of the music. PVRIS is formally Lynn Gunn on all instruments, and currently when touring, former full-time member Brian Macdonald joins on bass and keyboards, along with Denny Agosto on drums. Their debut album, “White Noise”, was released in 2014, part of the Warped Tour-era of new bands, with a dark synth-pop-rock sound and Gunn’s flawless vocals immediately exciting the scene. That album will always be special to me and I’ve been a fan since its release. The first time I saw PVRIS was in 2015, and I met one of my best friends to this day waiting in line for their meet and greet. I only missed one of their tours after that. I am being “SENTI-MENTAL” (which they also played), but seeing this show really meant a lot to me.
A big highlight of the night was Tommy Genesis and Alice Longyu Gao coming out to perform their recent collaboration “Burn The Witch” for the first time live! Another gift was getting to hear “Oil & Water”, one of PVRIS’ latest singles where Gunn’s vocals are really on display, a heartfelt song about being pushed away from the one person you want to pull you close. Powerhouse songs like “HYPE ZOMBIES”, “Monster”, and “I DON’T WANNA DO THIS ANYMORE” really got everyone going, understandably so. They finished with an encore of “My House” and “GODDESS”, while everyone in the room sang and jumped along. Sizzy Rocket also came out for the end of the last song with her keytar, a perfect way to close out a tour. PVRIS always puts on a great show, and they just keep getting better, especially with the release of their album “EVERGREEN” last year.
A PVRIS show is a beautiful place, mostly because it’s full of lesbians enjoying themselves and the music that was made for them, but no matter who or where you are, it’s always a good place to be. PVRIS will do that for you, and we should thank them.
Queefers Rise Up In SLC
Article written by Destiny Ross and photos by Destiny Ross & Alec Moody
Article written by Destiny Ross and photos by Destiny Ross & Alec Moody
Queef Jerky is a band for the people by the people. On their latest tour through Salt Lake City, at the Soundwell, they proved that to us. Dev and Nick, both talented in other ways than this band, have created a world of music made to “outlive”* the world as we know it. They have made music that has connected and created fandoms of different diverse age ranges, interests, etc. Their experimental and collaborative project, being made to be “post-music-music” really encapsulates what vibe they are going for. Fun and wacky, of course…
They recruited Orange Soda, a local hyper-pop group, composed of three brothers, to fill in for Lenny Zen… who was supporting the first half of the tour but wasn't able to make this date. Orange Soda brought the heat to the stage as they came out in full hamster onesies with matching hamster wife beaters on. They were committed all throughout their set as they took the stage dancing and belting their hearts out. With them all being a part of their own projects, coming together to be one with this project is beautiful with their collaboration on stage and in music. They were entertaining between songs and interactive with the crowd as they talked to us and made us feel welcomed.
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After a short set change and a few stagehands getting cheered on, the moment everyone was waiting for was finally there. Most of the crowd were in PJs, per Queef Jerky’s dress code they made, and I can vouch for everyone and say we were sweaty but ready being in Utah summer. The crowd went understandably, absolutely berserk as Nick took the stage. He first did some crowd work as he then took to his drums, and drums Dev in to take the stage as well. Both of them in PJs ready to play along with the crowd and have a good time.
They played a variety of songs throughout their whole entire discography which was nice for new and old fans alike. Newer fans were able to hear hits such as DON’T TALK BACK TO LADIES and MICHAEL PAUL and fans from their earlier days got to hear hits like PINEAPPLE UPSIDE DOWN and QUEEF STEW. In between sets they were given many things from their fans as they have a very tight-knit relationship with their fans. They also continuously made the audience laugh and scream back at them as they told us things about the album and told us things about each song.
They truly provide an otherworldly type of stage presence when it comes to being a two man band taking up a whole stage… They do it easily and beautifully. Dev sounds even better live than you think she would and by that I mean she sounds exactly like their recording but with more raw emotion while also providing dancing in between during Nick’s lyrics and even her own. Nick provides energy that the whole night needed but didn't know it. He brought excitement to the set and unpredictable moments with the drums. Nick got up from behind his drums during the set to, fortunately, interact with the audience and give them hoodies that were stained at some point on tour, so they signed them and gave them away to select fans that night.
If you have never seen them live I definitely suggest and encourage it for the experience ALONE. If you’re a fan already then you should see them regardless but if you have no idea who they are, go to a live show and experience the vibes they bring to the table and bask in the glory of their talent collectively together in one project.
Cage The Elephant Sets SLC Ablaze in Tour Kickoff
Article written by and photos by Alec Moody
Article written by and photos by Alec Moody
On June 20th, 2024, Cage The Elephant kicked off their much-anticipated tour at the Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre with an electrifying performance that set the bar high for the rest of the tour. The evening began with the artist Willow Avalon, whose melodic country tunes welcomed concertgoers. Though I was unable to see her performance directly, her voice and captivating melodies drifted through the air, providing a sweet prelude to the night we’d had ahead. It was clear from the reactions of those who were able to catch her set that Willow Avalon had made a memorable impression on Salt Lake City.
Following Willow Avalon's enchanting opening, the stage was taken by Bakar, an English artist who has amassed a very large following throughout the UK and US. His set brought a chill, yet extremely danceable laid-back vibe that seamlessly transitioned the audience into the night. Bakar’s smooth vocals and relaxed beats resonated well with the crowd, as he opened up with “All In” creating an intimate atmosphere that allowed everyone to settle in and fully immerse themselves in the musical journey that was unfolding. His performance was a perfect balance of mellow and energetic, setting the tone for the act that was set to follow.
As the night continued, Young The Giant took the stage, and the energy in the amphitheater began to climb. Known for their melodic rock sound, the band played a healthy amount of both new hits and beloved classics, They opened up with “Jungle Youth” and seamlessly transitioned to “The Walk Home”. Which they then transitioned to my favorite song and the one I was the most excited to hear, “Cough Syrup”. Their performance was nothing short of energetic nostalgia, with fans jumping and singing along to every song. Young The Giant's dynamic presence and powerful setlist kept the audience on their feet and eagerly anticipating the headliner.
Finally, the moment everyone had been waiting for arrived as Cage The Elephant stormed onto the stage amidst a dramatic display of flames shooting high into the night sky. Their explosive opening to the night began with “Broken Boy” from the first chord, the band's energy was palpable and the crowd erupted with screams and cheers. With a setlist that included tracks from their newest album "Neon Pill" alongside fan-favorite classics like Melophobia, Cage The Elephant delivered a high-octane performance that had everyone jumping, dancing, and singing at the top of their lungs. The seamless blend of new and old songs showcased their versatility and ensured that every fan left wanting more, marking the first show of their tour as an unforgettable night and celebration of classic alternative music.
CSH performs at the Woodland Park Zoo
Article written by and photos by Jupiter Schuchart
Article written by and photos by Jupiter Schuchart
On a calm summer evening, the tranquil surroundings of Woodland Park Zoo were transformed into a pulsating hub of indie rock fever as Car Seat Headrest took the stage that night. It was the first time the band had performed all together after frontman Will Toledo battled with his health.
The opening act set the tone with an energetic performance, but it was clear that the audience was eagerly awaiting the main event. Guitarist Ethan performed a cover from Toy Bastard, with the song “Daddy Was A Starship Captain,” as drummer Andrew painted on the stage. Every brush stroke hitting the canvas along with the music made the fans more and more eager to see the final piece and await the rest of the band to come out. When Will Toledo finally emerged, they were met with a roar of cheers and applause.
Frontman Will Toledo, known for his reflective lyrics and distinctive voice, did not disappoint. The band opened with "The End of Dramamine," immediately drawing the audience into their world of raw emotion and intricate melodies. Toledo’s vocals were as raw and powerful live as they are on record. The fans sang loudly along with every lyric having the crowd and band’s energy bounce back and forth from each other making, electrifying the whole zoo with their spirit.
The setlist was a well-curated mix of old favorites and newer tracks from released to unreleased that the band had not performed altogether in many years. Songs like "Drunk Drivers/Killer Whales" and "Something Soon" were met with enthusiastic sing-alongs, while die-hard fans were excited for songs like “Stoop Kid” and “Cosmic Hero” to make a return to the setlist. Meanwhile deeper cuts like "Beach Life-in-Death" showcased the band's versatility and depth.
One of the highlights of the evening was an extended jam session during "Destroyed by Hippie Powers," where each member had a moment to shine. The energy was infectious, with the audience dancing and swaying to the hypnotic rhythms. Another highlight was a surprise cover song from “Dreams” originally released by Fleetwood Mac. Hearing Will Toledo's raw voice along with the song did not disappoint with the passion and emotion he delivered within the song.
As the night drew to a close, Car Seat Headrest treated the audience to an encore, finishing with "Around," a song that encapsulates heartache, doubt, and confusion. The crowd's applause and cheer lingered long after the last notes faded.
In conclusion, Car Seat Headrest’s concert at Woodland Park Zoo was worth the long wait. The band’s passion shone through, making it a night to remember for all in attendance. The combination of a beautiful performance and a unique venue made this concert one to hold close and remember for years to come.
FIND CAR SEAT HEADREST ON SPOTIFY AND INSTAGRAM TO STAY UP TO DATE ON THEIR LATEST.
Taking Back Sunday - The Union Event Center / Salt Lake City, UT
Article written and photos by Vanessa Holt
Article written and photos by Vanessa Holt
Following the release of their latest album, 152 Taking Back Sunday has hit the road this summer in celebration of the album release. The tour made a stop in Salt Lake City at The Union Event Center and we kicked off the summer night with a performance from Citizen, they started their set with I Want To Kill You from their album Life In Your Glass World and they had planned that perfectly, it was the perfect song to get the crowd up and off their feet. The energy in the room immediately changed once the song started with fans headbanging all along the railing and fans throughout the whole crowd jumping, during the chorus the volume of the crowd was matched exactly with the band and it was the perfect blend.
The energy stayed consistent throughout Citizen’s set even for some of their more mellow songs such as Blue Sunday. Their setlist was enough to get everyone moving a little in preparation for Taking Back Sunday, even concertgoers who had never seen nor heard of Citizen couldn’t resist not moving throughout the set. With an amazing opening, they had a killer ending closing their set with Death Dance Approximately, which is one of the most infectious songs to exist off the album, especially with a great drum beat and crazy bassline. Citizen’s raw indie pop punk was the perfect opening to the night.
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Taking Back Sunday took the stage shortly after with a stunning entrance with the stage being backlit and a neon “152” in the middle for the band’s backdrop, it felt like one of those “as time stops” moments for the crowd to be hit with the realization that once again their favorite band is back on stage in front of them, they started their set with S'old off their new album. Their setlist had a good chunk of the new album scattered throughout, but they couldn’t leave their die-hard fans hanging, they had perfectly incorporated all the older songs throughout the setlist such as MakeDamnSure and A Decade Under The Influence since after all they do make some of the best sing-along songs.
Taking Back Sunday has always been one of those staple bands for the indie/rock scene and has been around for quite some time. Everyone can agree that it’s never a dull time seeing them perform at any stage of their career, every time they take the stage they’ve always put on a stellar performance with their meaningful songs that have made it so easy for fans to connect with them. Taking Back Sunday continues the 152 tour all summer long till the end of August.
A Night with Mother Mother & Cavetown in Los Angeles
Article written by and photos by Natalie Ryan
Article written by and photos by Natalie Ryan
On June 8th, Mother Mother and Cavetown’s massive North American co-headliner made a stop at The Torch at the LA Memorial Coliseum in Los Angeles. Only the second show of the tour, everything ran smoothly and was a perfect way to start off the summer. They were joined by Meet Me @ The Altar, who started off the night with their great energy and fun songs. The all-female pop-punk trio has been on my list to catch for a few years now, and I only wish I could’ve seen them for longer than their opening set. The song I enjoyed the most live was “Say It (To My Face)”, an upbeat “diss track” to online trolls.
Find Meet Me @ The Altar at their individual links below:
Next up was Cavetown, coming on stage to a mushroom backdrop and a tree stump platform for the mic stand. Cavetown is also known as Robbie Skinner, a singer-songwriter born in Oxford and raised in Cambridge, England. Skinner and his touring band came out wearing matching green overalls with insects on them, bugs being a common Cavetown theme. There were numerous diehard Cavetown fans in the audience, many wearing frog hats, holding plush frogs, and wearing mushroom or bug themed outfits. Cavetown songs tend to be very personal and tender, not to mention relatable to the fans that form a deep connection to them. During “This is Home”, someone in the audience gave Skinner a transgender pride flag and they held it up for the rest of the song. Skinner is trans, using he/they pronouns, and uses his music to explore themes of gender and sexuality, another relatable connection point for fans. Fresh off of EP release “little vice” in May, they played “let them know they’re on your mind” and “alone”, as well as a mix of older and newer songs. When “Boys Will Be Bugs” started playing, the crowd went the craziest it had been all night, only to be amplified immediately afterwards for “Devil Town” as the last song of the set. While I’m not a huge fan like many of those in the crowd, Cavetown put on a great show and was easy to listen to and enjoy as someone that doesn’t know all the words. My favorite part of the set was to see the fans in the very front just completely lose their minds screaming to all the words; it was clear how much that night meant to them.
By the time Mother Mother was about to come on, it had gotten dark. The Canadian indie rock band, consisting of Ryan Guldemond on guitar and vocals, Molly Guldemond and Jasmin Parkin on vocals and keyboard, Mike Young on bass, and Ali Siadat on drums, formed in 2005. Opening with “Nobody Escapes”, the first track off their ninth studio album “Grief Chapter”, released earlier this year. Everything happening in their set was flawless, from the dramatic red lighting to Molly and Jasmin’s voices layered together. They played their song “The Matrix”, and added in some of “Where Is My Mind?” by Pixies, a sound that really suits Mother Mother. Ryan dedicated “Body”, off their second studio album, to anyone that doesn’t feel comfortable in their own skin. He also talked about how much he loved playing music with his sister, Molly, before they played “Sleep Awake”, the first song he wrote for her, which features her singing prominently.
They played a stripped-down medley of “Dirty Town / Neighbour / Wisdom / Ghosting / Little Pistol / It's Alright”, a highlight of the entire show. They continued with the stripped down set up for “Oh Ana” and “Wrecking Ball” before transitioning back to the full band setup during “Verbatim”. They played one of their biggest hits, “Hayloft”, which started getting noticed twelve years after its release on TikTok. It tells the story of a young couple hiding from one of their fathers, who has a gun. The success of the song twelve years later caused the band to release a sequel, “Hayloft II”, the story ending with revenge as the protagonist kills her father for murdering her lover
After this, the band left the stage, only to come back to play “Burning Pile”, another crowd favorite. As the red confetti cannons went off, the band and the crowd gave the last song their all before the night was over. Mother Mother put on an amazing show for fans and strangers alike and I would absolutely recommend seeing this tour before it’s over.
UPSAHL - The Complex / Salt Lake City, UT
Article written and photos by Vanessa Holt
Article written and photos by Vanessa Holt
One of the most iconic popstars of this time, UPSAHL opened up for Madison Beer on The Spinnin’ Tour. The tour stopped in Salt Lake City at The Complex and there was no better opener than UPSAHL. With a short time slot, UPSAHL didn’t hold back on getting the energy up in the room, she kicked off her set with Lady Jesus which has to be a national anthem for all women. Salt Lake fans are no strangers to UPSAHL though, she had die-hard fans scattered throughout the crowd who cheered her on and sang along to all the songs.
At one point she even noticed a fan who had brought a bouquet of roses to her which was one of the sweetest exchanges. UPSAHL’s setlist was the perfect blend of old and new songs; such as Lunatic from her first album ever Lady Jesus and GOOD GIRL ERA (SIDE A) from UPSAHL PRESENTS: THE PHX TAPES her latest album released late last year in 2023. To really top off the killer setlist she even performed her newest single, Summer so hot which is guaranteed to be a top-tier song of the summer.
UPSAHL IS AN ARTIST WHO IS NOT TO BE MISSED AND PUTS ON AN INCREDIBLE, ENERGETIC, AND UPBEAT PERFORMANCE THAT MAKES IT A NIGHT TO REMEMBER.
Slam Dunk Festival North Review
Article written by and photos by Elodie Hadfield
Article written by and photos by Elodie Hadfield
Slam Dunk Festival: a day of rock, punk, and emo music to remember. Situated just twenty minutes outside of Leeds City Centre, Slam Dunk is known for its incredible lineups and energetic crowds, and WOW did the festival deliver on both of these this year! Every single artist brought insane amounts of energy to the stage, making for a truly unforgettable day. It’s safe to say the awful British weather did not dampen the spirits of Slam Dunk Festival goers.
Slam Dunk had five different stages all with a range of incredible artists performing on them this year. The grounds were well laid out and the range of stages ensured everyone’s music preferences at the festival were accommodated. The Slam Dunk team worked incredibly hard to put together a diverse lineup to ensure everyone was happy, whether you’re into pop-punk and pop-rock or heavy metal, Slam Dunk had you covered!
Kicking off the morning was the amazing As December Falls, playing on the Slam Dunk Stage. What a perfect way to start an energetic and lively day full of fantastic music. As December Falls were a new band to me, however after having the privilege of hearing the band perform live I will definitely be adding their songs to my playlists. My personal favourite was “Ride”. Shortly after watching As December Falls, I ventured through the very muddy fields of Temple Newsam to the Key Club Stage to watch Guilt Trip perform. Guilt Trip is a Manchester-based band, known for their heavy metal music. Their set was electric and the crowd loved it, mosh pits forming constantly even in the rain. If heavy metal is your thing, I definitely recommend checking out Guilt Trip.
Later in the day, As Everything Unfolds took to the Kerrang! Stage. I have had the absolute pleasure of photographing As Everything Unfolds previously so I knew the Slam Dunk crowd was in for a treat! As Everything Unfolds started their set with a bang, playing “Slow Down”. People jumping, head banging, crowd surfing and creating mosh pits, it was obvious As Everything Unfolds was a crowd favourite.
While attending Slam Dunk Festival, I discovered so many new incredible artists. One of my favourite new artist discoveries had to be Against the Current. Against the Current is a pop, rock band from New York. The lead singer Chrissy Costanza’s stage presence was unmatched and Against the Current’s show was definitely a stand-out performance of the day. Another new discovery was RØRY. RØRY played to a very busy Kerrang! stage and definitely brought the bucket loads of energy. Ever since I saw RØRY’s set at Slam Dunk, I have been listening to her album ‘Family Drama’ on repeat.
As the day went on and the field got even mudder (not that you’d believe that was possible!), one of my must-see artists took to the stage: The All-American Rejects. I was so excited when I saw The All-American Rejects were performing at Slam Dunk. They are a band I have been wanting to see live for absolutely years. As the crowd screamed and cheered, The All American Rejects ran out onto the stage and kicked off their set with ‘Swing-swing’. As the set progressed, the band played some of their most popular songs including ‘Dirty Little Secret’ and ‘Gives You Hell’. It’s safe to say both of these songs were definitely crowd favourites.
Finally as the sun started to set, You Me At Six took to the main stage, and wow… what a performance. I have seen You Me At Six live previously, so I knew the Slam Dunk crowd was going to have the absolutely best finish to their day. The setlist was truly amazing! There was such an excellent range of songs from all the different You Me At Six albums. When the sun had set and the stage lights were the only thing illuminating the crowd, You Me At Six kicked in with my all-time favourite YMAS song “Take On The World”. Seeing “Take On The World” live, as I stood in a field with thousands of other people belting out the lyrics was such a beautiful moment I will always remember. The set concluded with another couple of my favourites including “Underdog” and “Beautiful Way”. Truly, You Me At Six were the perfect headline act to finish off such an exciting day of music.
If you missed Slam Dunk North and South this year you can keep up to date with all things Slam Dunk Festival on Instagram to make sure you’ll be in the fields, seeing some of your favourite artists live in 2025.
IF YOU MISSED SLAM DUNK NORTH AND SOUTH THIS YEAR YOU CAN KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THINGS SLAM DUNK FESTIVAL ON INSTAGRAM TO MAKE SURE YOU’LL BE IN THE FIELDS, SEEING SOME OF YOUR FAVOURITE ARTISTS LIVE IN 2025.
Movement Festival 2024 Review
Article written by and photos by Jordyn Ward
Article written by and photos by Jordyn Ward
In summarization, the experience of Movement 2024 was the feeling of being young. Dancing like there is no eyes on you in a sea of 1000s of attendees, Drinking like the morning isn’t approaching, watching your favorite DJs put on unworldly sets, and being engulfed in the heart of Downtown Detroit by skyscrapers and the view of the water. With hundreds of performers and nights that never end with after parties going until the next day’s sets begin if you’ve ever wondered what you could do to experience youth this was a festival that had the ability to do it.
The standout performances of the weekend have to go to Stacey Pullen a Detroit native with decades in the techno industry, DJ Holographic the funk machine herself, Dom Dolla coming off of a historic Coachella performance, Italian DJ, Adiel who is known for her hypnotic music and boiler room performance and Ludacris the man of many of many talents ranging from starring in one of the biggest action franchises in the world to being one of the biggest and most influential rappers of all time. Sadly Day 2 was rained out missing out on highly anticipated sets from Avalon Emerson, Nicole Moudabar and Sama’ abdulhadi, Ellen alien and a few others.
Despite the weather conditions shortening the weekend, this festival featured everything that a person needs for a great time from a variety of cultural cuisines, decently priced drinks that’ll make your night memorable the scenery out of a coming-of-age film, and unforgettable performance from the best of the best.
TECHNO, EDMN, RAP. EVEN WITH IT’S IMPERFECTIONS, THIS FESTIVAL IS WELL WORTH PUTTING IT IN YOUR SCHEDULE FOR 2025
Melanie Martinez Trilogy Tour Review
Article written by and photos by Sila Sungur
Article written by and photos by Sila Sungur
Melanie Martinez brought her Trilogy Tour to Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado on May 20th, 2024, alongside her openers, Men I Trust and Beach Bunny. Beach Bunny started the night off strong with over half the arena already seated and singing along. They took the stage for about 8 songs, most of which the crowd was already familiar with! Men I Trust shortly followed with their 10-song set, starting with their hit, “Show Me How.” Their slower, chill vibe sated the audience’s excitement before Melanie hit the stage.
Find Beach Bunny at their individual links below:
Instagram & Spotify
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Instagram & Spotify
The tour consists of Melanie’s three eras, Cry Baby, K-12, and Portals, giving the audience a full two-hour set. the show began with the Cry Baby era. Throughout the era Melanie had heart-shaped balloons as well as bubbles circling the arena. Her backup dancers were introduced with the first song and they did NOT disappoint. She also had a series of inflatable props that switched out between songs, including candles for “Pity Party.” I will say with the number of visuals she has as well as the symmetry of the stage and dancers, the center of the arena has the best view of her set, however, the screens adjacent to the stage made up for it and make the show look good from various angles.
When switching to the K-12 era, Melanie not only changed the songs, props, and stage design but both she and her backup dancers changed outfits. She played a well-crafted set with an even amount of songs solo vs. songs with her dancers, who seemed to play the roles of her peers. The nice balance made for opportunities for more intimate moments with her audience. The K-12 section ended with Melanie being shot with an arrow and “killed,” then being lowered below the stage.
After her interlude, she came to the Portals era, starting off with her song “DEATH” containing the lyrics “I’m back from the dead,” and I LOVED this transition. She, of course, had another outfit change and wore the faerie costume. The artistry in Portals is what makes it my favorite Melanie Martinez album. She included more effects in the final section by adding smoke on the stage and pyro and ending the show with butterfly confetti.
All of the eras had their own quirks making them a memorable part of the night. Cry baby and K-12 had those nostalgic elements to make you feel like a kid again, and Portals just felt like a work of art, making it unique and creative. This is definitely a show you do not want to miss.
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Trophy Eyes Continues US Tour in Los Angeles
Article written by and photos by Natalie Ryan
Article written by and photos by Natalie Ryan
Australian punk rock band Trophy Eyes stopped by Teragram Ballroom with support from House & Home and Rarity in Los Angeles on May 16th, over halfway through their tour. From Richmond, VA, alternative rock band House & Home got the crowd moving to start off the night. Hailing from Hamilton, Ontario, post-hardcore band Rarity kept the good energy going onstage. With their third studio album released in June, the Canadian band has been steadily making a name for themselves in the scene. Toward the end of their set, they played “Worn Down” and “Exhale” acoustic, with many fans in the audience singing every word of the emotional songs.
All the way from Newcastle, Australia, Trophy Eyes was formed in 2013 and consists of vocalist John Floreani, bassist and backing vocalist Jeremy Winchester, lead guitarist Josh Campiao, and drummer Blake Caruso. When it was time for Trophy Eyes to start their set, they ran out and immediately jumped into “Blue Eyed Boy”, a track off their 2023 album “Suicide and Sunshine”. John Floreani brought out his dance moves whenever he wasn’t singing and the crowd jumped around and sang with him. While Floreani did not stage dive, which he is known to do, there were about five people that crowd surfed and subsequently stage-dived during the entire show.
At the Buffalo, New York stop earlier in the tour, a 24-year-old suffered a spinal cord injury when Floreani dove from the stage into the crowd, ending the show early to ride with her to the hospital. Bird Piché, a longtime fan, is currently in rehab and is expected to make a full recovery. This accident caused unnecessary discourse about crowd surfing and hate towards Trophy Eyes and specifically Floreani, especially due to many major news and media outlets picking up the story. All that really matters is supporting Bird in her recovery and ensuring that as concert-goers, we are participating in a crowd that is willing and prepared to hold up crowd surfers and do our best to protect anyone who may need it. Bird’s GoFundMe can be found here.
About halfway through the show, Floreani took a moment to ask everyone to withhold surfing or coming on the stage for the rest of the night. There was an attendee who kept trying to get on stage and jump into the crowd while acting drunk and belligerent, leaving Floreani and other members to struggle to make him use the stage exit in the middle of a song without any help from venue security. Floreani went back to his mic and urgently asked if there was any security or anyone to help them, and security finally started moving and dragged the disruptive person away.
Floreani thanked everyone else profusely for coming and said that the band is having a rough time, but it meant everything that so many people still came to their show. He talked about how “Suicide and Sunshine” didn’t reach as well on social media as it could’ve because of the word “suicide” being in the title. Before playing “Life in Slow Motion”, a dissociative song about the beauty and chaos of life, with the throughline of everything being temporary, he said that the song is representative of how he feels currently. The rest of the show went on without interruption, ending with popular songs “Chlorine”, “You Can Count on Me”, and finally “Bandaid”. The majority of the crowd was loving it, although some people seemed to be very drunk and/or feeling faint. After the band had finished, thanked everyone again, and handed out setlists and other memorabilia, Floreani came back to the mic. He was clearly angry and upset for what had transpired throughout the night and called out the venue for over-serving drinks and allowing people to get too drunk and causing problems, then barely helping when the band was struggling on stage. On that note, the show was over.
I have been a fan of Trophy Eyes for almost ten years, and I will keep recommending their music and going to see them. That being said, I don’t think I would recommend this venue, and it was unfortunate for everyone that they ended up playing there. I have a lot of respect for the band for pushing through everything and still playing a great show despite the circumstances.
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Spend The Night With Teezo in SLC
Article written by Destiny Ross and photos by Alec Moody
Article written by Destiny Ross and photos by Alec Moody
Amidst the pulsating energy of the Spend the Night Tour, Teezo Touchdown electrified the stage at Soundwell in Salt Lake City, Utah, on May 14th, 2024. This stop marked the midpoint of the tour, following a hot and energized stop through Colorado. However, Teezo's ascent is far from reaching its high point, even now. With every venue packed to capacity, this tour stop stands as the official sold-out first headliner for Tony Touchdown, showcasing his rising prominence and hinting at an even brighter future. Bringing the masses to each venue to see what makes him so memorable on stage.
Kicking off the night was Annabelle the DJ, also founder of That Good Shit, who set the tone with a meticulously curated variety of tracks, featuring artists like Chief Keef and Kendrick Lamar. However, her role extended beyond spinning records and clicking buttons; she hosted a set of interview questions with Teezo throughout the evening, offering fans a deeper insight into the crazy talented artist's journey, bridging the gaps between songs with engaging dialogue.
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As Teezo took the stage, the crowd erupted in anticipation, ready to embark on a sonic odyssey through his life and career. Starting with crowd favorites like "Careful" and "100 Drums," Teezo seamlessly wove anecdotes from his past, leveraging the interviews with Annabelle to provide context and depth to more of what it means to be an artist in this day and age. These intimate revelations, reserved exclusively for live audiences, added layers of meaning to each performance, inviting fans into his world in a uniquely personal way. Per Teezo’s words, this experience was meant for the tour and the tour only.
The night reached its crescendo as Teezo unleashed hits from his latest album, including the infectious "UUHH" and soulful "Sweet," while also paying homage to his roots with covers like "MODERN JAM" and "7969 Santa." With an electrifying stage presence and an eclectic mix of sounds, Teezo Touchdown proved himself a force to be reckoned with, leaving the audience craving more. For those lucky enough to snag tickets, the Spend the Night Tour promises an unforgettable experience, solidifying Teezo's status as a rising star in the music industry.
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Celebrating 25 Years of Kilby Court
Article written by Destiny Ross and photos by Destiny Ross
Article written by Destiny Ross and photos by Destiny Ross
Celebrating a quarter-century of musical excellence, Kilby Block Party's 5th year was a monumental tribute to the legacy of 25 years of Kilby Court and its illustrious alumni. From the likes of Mac Miller to this year's headliners Vampire Weekend and LCD Soundsystem, the festival has been a national hub for musical talent. This year's installment marked a significant milestone, boasting its largest footprint yet with four stages sprawling across the local Utah State Fair Park grounds, a testament to its growth and enduring influence.
Day one kicked off with a bang, as local act Drusky set the stage for a day filled with eclectic performances. Gustaf delivered a surprisingly dynamic set, while Hemlocke Springs captivated the crowd, redeeming herself most beautifully. The highlight of the evening came when headliners Vampire Weekend invited an audience member on stage to play Connect with them, exemplifying the festival's ethos of inclusivity and community. Thanks to Celsius, one of the official sponsors, attendees stayed refreshed and energized with the help of free drinks. By the end of the weekend, I started enjoying Celcius even more than before, most likely due to the environment of the amazing music and good vibes.
On day two, the energy was palpable as local band Boyfriend Sushi Town took the stage, setting the tone for a day filled with unforgettable moments. The Garden seriously ignited the crowd with its infectious energy, as attendees screamed and jumped in excitement. Wyatt and Fletcher brought the energy that we all needed mid-day. Despite a short and unfortunate weather delay, Santigold delivered a stunning performance, leading into a beautiful finale with Death Cab for Cutie and a seamless transition to The Postal Service, leaving fans in awe of the musical journey.
The third and final day, which also happened to be Mother's Day, saw local talents Nicole Canaan, 26 fix, and Persona 749 leaving their mark on the crowds. Little Moon, a local band that is fresh from their NPR Tiny Desk Concert success, delivered a mesmerizing set, while Model/Actriz and Pond engaged with the audience in dynamic ways, ensuring every moment was memorable. Ginger Root's special screening of his new anime movie trailer added an extra layer of excitement to the festivities. The festival culminated in a fiery performance by LCD Soundsystem, leaving attendees already anticipating next year's installment.
For those who have yet to experience the magic of the Kilby Block Party Festival, next year is a must. With its blend of great music and even better people, the festival creates an environment where everyone feels welcome and embraced. Whether it be everyone’s cool outfits or it’s the staff and security being surprisingly sweet, this festival is different than the rest. From the diverse lineup to the friendly atmosphere, Kilby Block Party is an experience not to be missed.
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Tom Walker Review
Article written and photos by Elodie Hadfield
Article written and photos by Elodie Hadfield
This was my second time seeing Tom Walker perform and wow... his performances just get better and better.
Tom Walker lit up the stage at the sold-out O2 Academy in Leeds last night (29th April). Tom Walker rose to fame after the release of his hit single ‘Leave a Light On’ back in 2018, which kickstarted his successful career in music. The Leeds show was one of the fifteen shows that made up the I AM, UK tour. Walker’s vocal ability is incredible and it was a privilege to both review and photograph his Leeds show.
As the band came out and took their places on stage, the excitement coming from the crowd filled the sold-out venue, with people cheering and chanting for Tom. Tom kicked off his set with ‘Rapture’ and ‘Wait For You. The energy in the O2 Academy was incredible as the crowd belted out the words back at Tom, people’s hands up high, swaying and dancing to the music. Tom also played his latest single ‘Head Underwater’ which was definitely a crowd favorite.
Later in the set, Tom played one of my personal favorite songs “Just You and I” and it’s safe to say the crowd loved it just as much as I did. It was so beautiful to see a crowd unified by love and care. The whole of the O2 sang in unison and the atmosphere during the song was truly magical and definitely a moment to remember.
The most emotional moment of the evening was when Tom dedicated the song “Lifeline” to a friend of his he’d lost. Tom explained the difficulties he and his friends had gone through after losing their close friend, stating it was the most difficult year of his life. Tom talked about the importance of reaching out when you’re struggling and that he had teamed up with CALM Charity, a charity that focuses on helping and protecting those in need. During the whole song, the crowd was quiet, listening to the beautiful and emotionally powered lyrics.
After a beautiful set, Tom concluded the evening with arguably his most famous song “Leave a Light On” and the crowd absolutely loved every minute of it. The sound of the whole venue singing the lyrics was heart-warming and it was a very special and emotional moment, especially for me. You could just see how much the support of his fans meant and how much he loves sharing his music and sound with the world
Overall, Tom’s performance was truly phenomenal. It was such a privilege to watch Tom share his stories with his fans and the show was a pleasure to both photograph and review. I look forward to seeing where Tom Walker goes next in his music journey.
What's with all the Ruckus?
Article written by Sage Banks
Article written by Sage Banks
California post-hardcore band Movements took the Las Vegas House of Blues stage as they neared the end of their Ruckus! Tour; playing a total of twenty-two shows across the country, accompanied by Tigers Jaw, Paerish, and Spiritual Cramp.
The night began with Paerish opening up. The alternative rock band is originally from France and joined movements as they made their way through the States. They played multiple songs from their discography including Daydreaming and Houses of American Style. Their energy set in with the audience as the night progressively picked up as the rest of the bands completed their sets.
Spiritual Cramp a San Fransisco-based punk band took the stage after Paerish. Their music takes inspiration from the 70’s and late 80’s. Playing many songs from their discography including Talkin On The Internet and Better Off This Way their groovy beats got the crowd to move.
Tigers Jaw, the final opening band took the stage. PlayingPlane Vs. Tank Vs. Submarine, I Saw Water, and others. The audience grew louder as they began to sing along to some of their favorite songs before their set came to its finale.
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The audience grew with anticipation and finally erupted when Movments took the stage. Opening up with Lead Pipe, and You’re One Of Us Now . The crowd grew rowdy as the pit opened up and multiple people began to crowd-surf their way through and to the front. No matter how old or young you were the people who made up the pit made sure it was not only fun but as safe as it possibly could be.
As the set progressed the band played some of their older songs including Skin To Skin and Cherry Thrill, an exciting moment for newer and older fans alike. The show came to a close with one of their most popular songs, Daylily. The crowd all sang in unison after sharing such an unforgettable night together.
Over the years Movments has really made a name for themselves within the music scene and it is clear that they will continue to do so. For those who were not able to snag tickets during their Ruckus! Tour, they have multiple festivals they will be playing at throughout the year as well, and if you find yourself able to catch them it is undeniably worth your time.
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Dylan puts on an intimate show in Detroit
Article written and photos by Jordyn Ward
Article written and photos by Jordyn Ward
Dylan an up-and-coming British pop-rock icon! Known for her biggest song “No Romeo” has traveled the world on her Rebel Child tour acquiring quite the bit of fans due to her incredible ability to captivate audiences with a stage presence not typically found in such new artists. After dropping the No Romeo EP in 2022 and coming off of opening for Gayle and Ed Sheeran in 2023 on their respective tours. With an album on the horizon, Dylan gears up for an unforgettable tour.
Mercer Henderson an artist local to the States hailing from New York City prepared the way for Dylan in Detroit with style, finesse, and charm that instantly connected her with concertgoers. Playing with her was her longtime bandmate Sam Cronin artist in their own regard both currently in school at NYU’s Clive Davis Institute. while Mercer Henderson is cultivating her musical prowess and honing in on that IT factor, she obviously has released hit after hit and there’s a special future in store for this one.
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My first thoughts about Dylan’s entrance was the theatrics building up to her gracing the stage were so well executed and if anything was foreshadowing what was to come this was it. She came to the stage and instantly started the party off shredding with “Rebel Child”.Throughout the night the audience at El club a small venue right in Southwest Detroit was exploding with energy which led the British icon to be deemed as “small but mighty”. This factor of the night led to it being quite the intimate showcase with hilarious conversations happening back and forth between the artist and fans that don’t typically happen at shows of larger capacity. With her debut album on the way, we got a taste of what was coming with a very dancey disco unreleased track on the album “Perfect Revenge” reminiscent of the band 1975. From ripping on guitar to Taylor Swift/Sam Smith covers And capping off the night with a perfect track for the end of any concert “nothing lasts forever” Dylan turned this intimate crowd into a “small but mighty” party.
Julia Jacklin - In Residency at the Hollywood Forever Cemetery
Article written and photos by Natalie Ryan
Article written and photos by Natalie Ryan
On April 2nd, Australian singer-songwriter Julia Jacklin played the third in a series of four sold-out residency shows at the Masonic Lodge at Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles. The Masonic Lodge is an intimate venue at the famous star-studded historic cemetery with wonderful acoustics. Before Jacklin took the stage, fellow Aussie Georgia Maq graced the audience with her beautiful voice. Maq was previously lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist of former Australian band Camp Cope, who were trailblazers in sexual assault awareness and prevention at concerts and festivals. Maq’s voice soared through the room and I’m sure that new fans were made by the way the small room filled up quickly.
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Once the crowd was nearly spilling out the doors, Julia Jacklin walked from the entrance and up onto the stage, grabbed her guitar, said hello, and began to sing her first song of the night. She played with no backing tracks and no band, her powerful yet gentle voice enough to silence the room. She started off with the namesake of her 2016 debut album “Don’t Let the Kids Win”, before going into a cover of “Shivers” by The Boys Next Door, which she released a studio version of last year. I don’t always like covers, but I would definitely recommend her version, it’s full of emotion while maintaining the integrity of the original. Later, during “Be Careful With Yourself”, she forgot the lyrics to a verse and the audience immediately chimed in, everyone laughing with each other. She took a lot of time in between songs to chat with us and tell stories of her experiences in the music industry, including one song that had been difficult to play in the past.
A fan reached out to her prior to the show asking if she would play “Motherland” from her debut album. She promised she would, but first, she told a humorous but painful story of how she used to get terrible stage fright early in her career and even had a panic attack once while she was playing that song at a show. It was hard for her to play it every time after that out of fear it would happen again. She admitted that she still prefers more intimate shows and smaller crowds (like this one) but she no longer has that gripping fear anymore. Finishing the song, she pumped her fists in a “yes!” gesture and the audience excitedly cheered and applauded her.
For her last song, she used a karaoke video of “Lydia Wears a Cross”, from her most recent album “PRE PLEASURE”, as a backing track, encouraging everyone to sing along with her. After the merch line was practically out the door, her stellar performance presumably affirmed that fans needed a special poster or shirt to commemorate the night. I was not very familiar with Jacklin before attending the show, but I am very glad I went. She is the kind of artist who sounds so good live, that you almost don’t want to sing along, even if you know all the words. If you’re a fan of Björk, Fiona Apple, boygenius, or anyone with a killer voice, you will love Julia Jacklin.
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The Last Dinner Party shuts industry plant allegations up at their sold out show in Detroit
Article written and photos by Jordyn Ward
Article written and photos by Jordyn Ward
The Last Dinner Party is A British indie rock band started in 2021 with members Abigail Morris (vocals), Lizzie Mayland (vocals, guitar), Emily Roberts (lead guitar, mandolin, flute) Georgia Davies (bass), and Aurora Nishevci (keyboard, vocals) seemingly amassed a great following out of nowhere with their hit and debut song “nothing matters” in 2023 and ever since then it has been off to the moon with this all star group of rockstars from London, winning the rising star brit award in ‘23 and not long after winning the BBC sound of ‘24 poll. Shortly after that, they released their debut album “Prelude to Ecstasy” which charted number one on the UK albums chart vaulting this group into stardom and leading them into their near sold-out tour. With such great and some might say swift success it has led to bringing up the age-old question of is this an “industry plant or talent”.
As I went into this show I binged a ton of their music and really started to love this ABBA, Queen sound about this band and the overall aesthetic that they had going for them with the ethereal, regal, medieval setting they put themselves in with wardrobe and design for a lot of their art. And their sound was out of this world creating this very British punk rockstar vibe. With a sold-out show in Detroit topped with the success attained, I assumed this band had something very special about them and that assumption proved to be correct. From the moment they set up their entrance with the opening track “prelude to ecstasy” the crowd absolutely erupted and I could feel the energy in the room spike. Lead Vocalist Abigail Morris came onto the stage with the confidence and charisma of a young Freddie Mercury winning over the crowd instantly from the moment this band stepped out onto the stage and till they left, they captivated and did not cease to hold the audience's attention pulling them in closer.
The Last Dinner Party Showed love to fans, crew, and their opener Miss Grit who happened to be a local of the area and proclaimed this night to be her show. This band radiated the energy of people who absolutely loved what they do and worked so hard to get to where they were and that heart that they have toward this recently found stardom is why they are where they are. They have the talent, they have the look and they have the performance locked down. And leaving that room I made up my mind completely that no this is not a case of someone just put in the spotlight this is a group of extremely talented artists that grabbed the spotlight and will not be leaving it anytime soon. If you want to see it for yourself please do, you will not be disappointed.
