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by Andi Bricklin  It’s not every day that you get the opportunity to experience being in the presence of an artist of Mac’s caliber, yet when I was asked to review the NON-COMMvention line up to see if there was anyone in particular who I was interested in interviewing, I have to Read More

by Joe Jamnitzky For many Americans, including myself, Blood Red Shoes were first discovered on the soundtrack to the movie Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World. Up until then, the band was fairly unknown here, only playing small tours. However, they’re looking to change all that. With Read More

by Matt Kelchner As the festival season begins to heat up again, Chvrches begins to prepare for another year of playing on some of the biggest stages across the country. In their short career, the three piece group from Glasgow, Scotland have managed to steadily climb the ranks Read More

by Jane Roser L.A.-based indie folk-pop sextet Run River North has achieved what takes most bands a decade to accomplish. A hit album, selling out venues, performing on major talk shows and supporting The Goo Goo Dolls on tour, all within the span of only six months. Originally Read More

by Donte Kirby “If it’s not alive, it’s not live,” is the band’s mantra when it comes to live shows and what Abner Ramirez tells me. He’s one half of the married duo, Johnnyswim, and his voice is playful and full of life, no doubt energized by his other half, Amanda Sudano. Read More

by Lexi Bissonnette In a digital download age few people have memories of heading into a mom and pop music store, searching through the vinyls or the CDs and grabbing their favorite artists. But, when Record Store Day began in 2007, the goal of this special day was to bring Read More