Friendsgiving with TDE
The Driver Era. They were incredible. The set list was pretty long and the band jumped from one song right to the next. All songs were from their last album Girlfriend, but we also got the iconic “Sex on Fire” cover that is just *chefs kiss*.
Joshua Bassett Is Set Free from "Sour" Crisis
There are two sides to every story and Joshua Bassett seems determined to prove that now. The twenty year old singer just released his three song EP that seems to be a direct response to Olivia Rodrigo’s album “Sour”.
Baby Carrots and A Shot with Jeremy Zucker
Some notable moments during the show: somebody brought Jeremy a bag of baby carrots. Yes, carrots.
Don't Miss Will Linley
You don’t want to miss Will Linley’s debut single, “Miss me (when you’re gone)” that just dropped this week. It’s only been a few days and the song has already made its way onto Topsify’s “Tomorrow’s Hits” playlist...and for good reason. The song is a smash.
That Time I was a VIP
While each member plays an instrument and has their own space on the stage, frontman Caleb Chapman does a great job of moving around and using the entire stage to his benefit. Going left to right, instead of staying in the center stage, he engaged the crowd and made all parts of the audience feel seen.
Nothing Lasts Forever...Except the 80s
Pop culture is nostalgic for the past. Record players, Polaroid cameras, mom jeans, etc. Music is no exception. Several artists like The Weeknd and Dua Lipa have taken inspiration from the past to create new songs. Under the name Blanks, Simon de Wit is another musician bringing the throwback sounds of the 80s to the 2020s.
Sara Kays, Annie DiRusso @ Mercury Lounge
Kays’ first ep “A House Too Big” was released in 2018 and she has since released two more EPs. “Camera Shy” came out in 2021 and her newest EP “Struck by Lightning” in 2021. She also has a couple of singles including the popular hit “Home For The Summer.” With a strong social media presence, the singer-songwriter has garnered a lot of attention, especially on TikTok. Thanks to her virality, Kays has now amassed over 4 million listeners on Spotify as people feel connected to her songs. On the wide spectrum of pop, Kays sits strongly on the alternative side. A heavy lyrical focus combined with a light acoustic sound has Kays climbing the ladder of alt pop.
Role Model and Jack Kays @ Irving Plaza
Happy-sounding dark music sounds like a paradox, but when pop artist Role Model (aka Tucker Pillsbury) sings, that’s just what he pulls off. And after hearing him live, I can say that he’s definitely found his groove.