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By Kevin Lei After Ryan Beatty dropped his third album Calico last April, I eagerly awaited the announcement of a tour. Calico was an intimate and stripped-back album for the singer—a project that showcased his spectacular skills as a songwriter and vocalist. In the...

By Rachel Bui Sammy Rae & The Friends are currently on tour, with an album to be released before the end of the year. The backdrop and stage setup evokes a “summer camp in the woods” vibe, befitting for a tour titled, “CAMP.” As this was her homecoming show, it...

By Kevin Lei White Oak Music Hall became a haven for pop-punk enthusiasts as Knuckle Puck and Real Friends took the stage for a joint concert last Thursday night. The two bands are currently on a co-headlining tour across the United States. Despite the fact that it...

By Rachel Bui The 6-piece band Ripe, hailing from Boston, ended their tour at a small venue (about 300 people) Sunday night, though this did not indicate the following this band has achieved (the band has performed at venues like MGM Music Hall and Brooklyn Steele)....

By Alexa Scott Few albums changed the indie music landscape as much as ‘An Awesome Wave’ by alt-J did when it debuted in 2012. With its seamless transitions from track to track, the album succeeds in immersing the audience in a unique sonic experience with its weird...