Moogfest’s mission is to “grow a global community of futurists who explore emerging sound technologies and design radical instruments for change.” They accomplish this in Durham every May by carefully curating a lineup of artists who explore the synthesis of music, art and technology. The lineup features a breadth of experimental musicians from around the…
The Aces, an alternative pop band from Provo, UT, released their long-awaited debut album, When My Heart Felt Volcanic, on April 6, 2018. Packed with stunning lyrics, captivating melodies and funky bass lines, this album was clearly worth the wait. Having been a band for around a decade, Cristal Ramirez (vocals), McKenna Petty (bass), Katie…
One-man band Jonathan Linaberry stomps down South to play this year’s Savannah Stopover as The Bones of JR Jones. His sound weaves through roots-inspired gritty folk, soulful blues and a touch of gospel. Playing as many instruments as possible at one time, Linaberry and his host of demons will get you stomping along with them….
Rupi Kaur has created an explosion of love for contemporary poetry. Her debut collection, “Milk and Honey,” is now in its 16th print after selling almost half a million copies. It became famous for discussing many powerful themes such as abuse, love and womanhood. It serves as the first poetry book for many of its…
Prog-rock powerhouse, Circa Survive, accompanied by the “atmospheric, introspective indie rock group” Foxing and post-hardcore band Hail The Sun, will be lighting up the Charleston Music Farm on Monday, April 16th, stopping down south for “The Amulet Tour.” Circa Survive is by no means new to the scene. The Philly-based band are now on…
Upper King Street is a haven for vibrant Charleston life. Cars whiz past tourists taking pictures of every palm tree. Booze Pops, an adult popsicle truck, sits in a vacant lot and blasts a chorus of Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake. A lone blue bicycle with a stack of books on the back stands out…
Being a fan of country music means two things for certain: First of all, at every concert, there’s the moment where the artist speaks about playing in bars for a crowd of ten people and having to work their way up to where they are now. Every time, fans let their jaws drop and find…
Everyone is treated like they are someone at Charleston Fashion Week. It’s the opportunity to act and be treated like royalty. As guests are ushered into the style lounge, they are greeted by free manicures and unlimited champagne. Ann Yancy from Ro Sham Beaux in Charleston took her expertise in lighting to the runway Wednesday evening…
By Bethany Fincher and Phillip Greene Photos by Imani Warnex and Margie Hussey In our interviews with local artists, we noticed a common thread of restlessness – dissatisfaction with the status quo of music in Charleston and a pioneering desire to push the envelope. As audience members, it’s up to us to clamor for the…
It’s going to be a warm, dreamy Friday with Turnover’s return to the Charleston Music Farm! Touring their latest album, Good Nature, the Virginia-born band continues to experiment and perfect their sound. Joining the ranks of punk bands that have mellowed over time, such as Title Fight and Ceremony (and soon to be Trophy Eyes),…
Sometimes the term “pop” gets a bad rap, often being associated with thoughtless mainstream top 40 radio: most hits feature an overdone verse/chorus structure with ear-worm climaxes and empty lyrical content. But the thing about the conventions of genre is they can be bent and broken, exactly what these three pioneers intend to do. These…
Kopps is a band from Rochester, NY, whose genre lands somewhere between pop, electronic and alternative rock. Made up of Patricia Patrón (vocals), Travis Johansen (guitar), Kyle O’Hara (bass), Andrew York (drums) and produced by Daniel Armbruster of fellow Rochester band, Joywave. Their sexy yet humorous persona has been portrayed through a number of EPs,…