Concert Reviews
Hippo Campus @ Vic Theater – Chicago, IL
CHICAGO — The guys of Hippo Campus have stopped by Chicago three times in less than a year. They’ve been on a constant tour cycle that we’re sure fans are more than delighted with. I myself am most definitely pleased. Opening with “Poems,” the subtle “la la la’s” sung beautifully by Jake Luppen set the […]
Lights & Chase Atlantic @ Emo’s – Austin, TX
AUSTIN — Hundreds gathered at Emo’s to watch Chase Atlantic and Lights. With the line out the door, Chase Atlantic took to the stage. The Australian indie band performed songs including “Friends,” “Swim,” “Triggered,” and “Into It.” The anticipation built as the crew prepared the stage for the next act. Alt-pop band Lights illuminated the […]
Mako & Night Lights @ White Oak Music Hall – Houston, TX
HOUSTON- On Saturday night I spent an evening with indie-pop bands Night Lights and Mako for their 2018 Breathe Tour. Opening for Mako was a trio group named “Night Lights” that brought a unique sound to the White Oak Music Hall stage. Their music brought uplifting and heartbreaking sensations to the audience and interacted very […]
Whitney @ Thalia Hall – Chicago
Chicago’s very own Whitney had a three night SOLD OUT Valentines Special at Thalia Hall. Luckily, Music Why Not had the chance to catch day two of the three night run: Valentine’s Day. This a day that emphasizes love. But in the words of frontman Julien Ehrlich “it’s no different than any other day,” because […]
Judah & The Lion @ Ace of Spades – Sacramento
CALIFORNIA — When a shaggy-haired, folky alternative band starts off their live set with a cover of T-Pain’s “Booty Work,” complete with auto-tune and twerking, you know it’s about to be a memorable set. Judah & the Lion did not disappoint this expectation, entering the stage at Ace of Spades in Sacramento with unabashed high-energy […]
Avenged Sevenfold & Breaking Benjamin @ Verizon Arena – Arkansas
Bullet For My Valentine and Breaking Benjamin started off the night with a lineup of fan favorites such as Your Betrayal, Tears Don’t Fall, I Will Not Bow, Blow Me Away, and So Cold. The Crowd was electric, and appeared to be enjoying themselves just as much as the bands playing. When Bullet For My […]
Say Ocean @ Foro Indie Rocks – Mexico
Nuno y Diez veces yo fueron los encargados de abrir el evento del pasado 15 de Diciembre en el Foro Indie Rocks. Los asistentes los recibieron con muchos gritos y emoción, tocaron sus temas más conocidos poniendo a cantar y brincar a cada una de las personas que se encontraban en el lugar. La euforia […]
Petit Biscuit @ The Danforth Music Hall – Toronto
French DJ and producer Petit Biscuit returned to Toronto for the second time this year on his “Sunset Lover” tour, named after his hit song that managed to rack up nearly 250 million streams on Spotify. Despite only being 18 years old, the young artist has already managed to achieve some pretty remarkable milestones, including […]