Vacationer turns self-reflection into the ultimate getaway

Vacationer turns self-reflection into the ultimate getaway

There’s nothing escapist about Vacationer, the band who—despite its name—has opted out of sandy beaches and tourists traps for the ultimate staycation: a trip to a new state of mind. With the Philadelphia dream-pop band’s third studio album, Mindset, it’s clear it’s a...

Album Review: Lord Huron – Vide Noir

By Ellen Chapman   Los Angeles-based indie folk band, Lord Huron, released their third LP Vide Noir on April 20. Not unlike the welcoming story-telling melodies of Strange Trails, Vide Noir tackles their signature folky/indie rock and imaginative sound in a new...

Coachella 2018 Recap

In its 20th year, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival proved yet again that it’s not slowing down any time soon. The addition of a second weekend and 40-acres to the grounds to accommodate tens of thousands of extra attendees has made the fest even more of...
Tennis Brings their A-Game to the Constellation Room

Tennis Brings their A-Game to the Constellation Room

By Claire Epting “I feel so badly that you’re stuck out in the hallway. Here, we’ll play this one for you.” When Alaina Riley, the female half of the dream-like dream pop duo Tennis addressed the few unfortunate souls unable to worm their way into a sardine-packed...
Old Friends and New Friends: Pinegrove at the Observatory

Old Friends and New Friends: Pinegrove at the Observatory

By Claire Epting On a warm Indian summer night in early October, the Observatory OC, in Santa Ana, CA, was filled with EDM fans for a group called Hippie Sabotage. Meanwhile, tucked in the Constellation Room, a smaller crowd of youths sipped on PBR and chatted amongst...