Seattle was lucky enough to get a side show as Röyksopp slipped into town between their Coachella appearances, and even though I’ve always dreamed of seeing one of their full live sets, this DJ set felt like a gift. I joke often that out of the hundreds of sets I […]
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Some reunions feel nostalgic. Others feel necessary. The Format’s return to the stage after twenty years belongs firmly in the second category. Formed in 2001 in Peoria, Arizona by childhood friends Nate Ruess and Sam Means, The Format built a cult following on the strength of their sharp lyricism, retro‑pop […]
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The first time I witnessed FKA Twigs live back in 2019 during her Magdalene tour, I told myself I would never miss an opportunity to see her perform. That show has stayed with me as one of the most visually pleasing, singular performances I’ve ever attended. There is nothing else […]
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Some artists release a debut album; Fcuckers released a cultural detonation. The duo, vocalist Shanny Wise and producer/multi‑instrumentalist Jackson Walker Lewis have been building a cult following since they appeared a couple years back. I still remember their unforgettable SXSW set from 2024 and listed them as one of my […]
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If you’ve spent enough time playing through random video games, there’s a very good chance you’ve already enjoyed the rush that our first co-headliner, Carpenter Brut, can bring to your life. With songs featured in games such as Hotline Miami 2, Far Cry 5, or one of my faves, Hacknet, […]
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