Alternative radio station 96.5 The Buzz hosted a hell of a party at Buzz Beach Ball. The annual summer festival returned to Sporting KC Park, bringing along a mountain of sand and a killer lineup for the 2015 show. All of the bands put on great performances – Glass Animals, Misterwives and Alt-J being some... Continue Reading →
I will admit I do believe that SXSW music should be reserved for those unknown bands in a chance to spread light on them in a chance that it will help them succeed. I believe it’s our job as music journalists, music writers, or music hacks, whatever we are, whatever I am. However, I also... Continue Reading →
On Saturday, October 20th, House of Blues Dallas hosted Awolnation and Imagine Dragons to a sweaty, jam packed house full of very enthusiastic fans. Now I have to admit, I was there mainly to see newcomer Imagine Dragons. I have had their new album, Night Visions, on repeat since its release. Their eight song set I... Continue Reading →
It’s been more than a month since rain has fallen on the Emerald City, a traditional and altogether expected Seattle weather-reprieve that still leaves its residents abnormally giddy and socially obtuse. In Seattle, when it’s sunny for more than a handful of days in a row, people tend to turn their brains off and let... Continue Reading →
I'm not sure who called the shots behind the scenes to determine the lineup at this year's rendition of the now annual Buzz Beach Ball but by the time I left a not very full LiveStrong Sporting Park I had determined that they got it all wrong. Why that was I'll get to in a... Continue Reading →
I don't think I could ever describe the magic that is SXSW, Mr. Jones. No YouTube video or secondhand story could ever give you a hands-on feel of the stress, magnificent energy, and flat out fun that makes up SXSW. Thinking back on it, I don't even understand how such an event could even happen;... Continue Reading →
So SXSW kicked off it's first official day of music today, Wednesday March 16th. Now, they actually opened some showcases last night, but with the slew of movies I still had not seen, I dedicated one more night to the midnight screenings. Today, however, I was at first flustered with the impossible task of picking... Continue Reading →
Sometimes, a group of people and their hormones just come together to make a great night. That night was Afentra’s VD Party from 96.5 The Buzz. The show would host The Limousines, AWOLNATION and Fitz and the Tantrums for free at the Midland in Kansas City. The night started with hoards of people slowly flowing... Continue Reading →
I had a chance to sit down with with Aaron Bruno from AWOLNATION before his show at The AMC Midland in Kansas City Mo on February 11th. We talk about everything from the cold to the possibilities of a AWOLNATION/Innerpartysystem mash up at this year's SXSW. I hope you enjoy the interview. For more information... Continue Reading →
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