Concert Review: Triathalon / Girl Ultra / The Marias @ The Foundry
This past Friday I saw Triathalon and Girl Ultra at the Foundry in Philadelphia. Unfortunately, psychedelic-soul group the Marias, originally on the roster, had to drop last minute, so it ended up being a two band gig. I have been to the Fillmore before, which is on the lower level of the building, with the Foundry being a way smaller venue on the second floor. On the same night, electronic duo Louis the Child was playing downstairs at the Fillmore and the difference between the two crowds was palpable. Seeing teenagers running around in...
Concert Review: MAX, Bryce Vine, EZI @ Irving Plaza
Three incredible artists and a sold out NYC venue, would you believe me if I told you it was a Tuesday night? This past Tuesday, I was privileged enough to be guestlisted through the station to see EZI open for MAX at Irving Plaza. EZI is a 23 year old American artist who is signed to Steve Madden's label 5TownRecords. Born in NY, her dance pop hits are filled with meaningful lyrics and catchy melodies. Her music reminds me of an upbeat fusion of Billie Eilish and Kailee Morgue, although she has her own unique style of course. She...
I spent my weekend at hardcore shows - Saturday night in Asbury Park and Sunday night in Brooklyn. After months of eager anticipation, holding on to tickets I bought in August, I was finally going to see Lifetime, who were playing their first show in over a year. Lifetime are legends of New Brunswick past, like their friends in The Bouncing Souls and The Gaslight Anthem. Back in the early 90’s, when basement shows were just starting to become a Rutgers staple, Lifetime had a house off of the Cook Douglass campus where they used to throw...
