New Haven DJ vs DJ Dooley‑O and Hugh Betta take turns at the turntable at a vegan soul food-flavored Firehouse 12 bash. Jisu Sheen 27 May 2025 · 3 min read
New Haven Wham, Bam, Thank You Glam! Richard Barone & Glenn Mercer’s Hazy Cosmic Jive Small Batch Cellars North Haven May 24 What was considered post-Velvet Underground underground music came back to life underground in North Midbrow Editor 27 May 2025 · 1 min read
Philadelphia An Afrofuturist Pioneer Stays Present A 101-year-old jazz veteran keeps his saxophone kicking in concert. Izzy True 26 May 2025 · 1 min read
Oakland Octaves Aplenty An evening of craft beer, Mexican fare, and the world's biggest harmonica. Agustín Maes 23 May 2025 · 4 min read
Philadelphia Clamming For Japanese Breakfast A now-famous Philly indie pop band returns to their roots after making the world their oyster. Izzy True 19 May 2025 · 1 min read
Detroit Baby Rose Steals The Show As she and BADBADNOTGOOD psychedelic-freak out In Detroit. Ryan Patrick Hooper 16 May 2025 · 3 min read
Tulsa Renée Fleming, Cringe-Free I'm not usually a fan of classical singing in concert. Then Fleming came onstage, and my prejudices evaporated. Yvonne Hazelton 16 May 2025 · 4 min read
Hartford The Sweetness Of Sade Eases The Bitterness Of Defeat As TV sports share the bar with a live open mic. Jamil Ragland 15 May 2025 · 3 min read
Detroit Fontaines D.C. Deliver On all fronts, at the Fillmore Detroit. Ryan Patrick Hooper 14 May 2025 · 3 min read
Oakland P-Funktion: Generational Grooves Go Lakeside Parliament Funkadelic, led by George Clinton, showcased its catalogue with a multi-generational show at Oakland’s newly renovated Calvin Simmons Theater. Jeff Kaliss, Tony Daquipa 14 May 2025 · 4 min read
Oakland Glitter, Joy, and Queer Power The orca eyed queen has come a long way: Trixie Mattel and assorted openers brought on a big ole gay dance party brimming with sequins and unbridled joy. Vita Hewitt 13 May 2025 · 3 min read
Philadelphia When The Distance Is Blue Multi-instrumentalist Macie Stewart pushes the limits of sonic range during an album release event. Izzy True 12 May 2025 · 1 min read
Philadelphia All A Guitar Can Do Two guitarists display their instrument's capacity at a new studio's first public event. Tyler Maxwell 10 May 2025 · 3 min read
New Haven May Queen Bunny Gets Bloodshot Eyes Drummer/artist brings distinctive sound and design to 3 Sheets. Jisu Sheen 9 May 2025 · 3 min read
New Haven Izzy Joy Creates His Own Orbit On his new single, "Understated." Jisu Sheen 7 May 2025 · 3 min read
New Haven Esmer Returns Home With “Heather” Musician finds missing piece in newly released song. Jisu Sheen 6 May 2025 · 3 min read
Hartford Wandering Roots Folkie Strums into his fifth decade at one of Pratt Street's new restaurant-bars. Jamil Ragland 5 May 2025 · 2 min read
New Haven Shredded Beats The rhythm section for Niger's Mdou Moctar brings psychedelic sustenance across the ocean. Brian Slattery 5 May 2025 · 3 min read