Miranda Lambert’s 2005 debut album Kerosene was the first country album I ever purchased… not because I was a country fan, but because we shared the same first name. And at 12 years old, I thought that was pretty dang cool. I grew to enjoy her music, even though my … Read More
Last weekend, Las Vegas welcomed the 11th annual iHeartRadio Music Festival, a two-day affair that’s broken up into several events around the city. It was my third time attending since 2017, and if I have to be honest, probably my least favorite. The main portion of iHeartRadio Music Festival has … Read More
If you’ve always wanted to discover an up-and-coming artist right before they explode in popularity, you’ll want to check out Madison Deaver — ASAP. A pop punk soloist from Las Vegas, Deaver has been hard at work getting her music out there in the Los Angeles and Las Vegas music … Read More
If you love live music with a helping of strong feminine energy, you’ll want to be at the next Desert Honeypot show. Curated by Mariah Baldwin, lead singer of local band Mojave Sun, the Desert Honeypot showcase aims to spotlight emerging female artists in the Las Vegas music scene. Their … Read More
For the second year in a row, the Life is Beautiful Rising Stars stage will introduce audiences to new music, featuring 15 up-and-coming artists of various genres and backgrounds. This year, however, a dedicated competition for Las Vegas musicians ensured that the local music scene would be represented at the … Read More
The past couple of years have been huge for nostalgia culture, particularly in music. According to Spotify, nostalgia was a notable music trend of 2021, with a substantial rise in streams for throwback hits. We’re particularly amid a revival in the emo and pop punk genres (it was never a … Read More
The first time I saw Katy Perry live, it was at Warped Tour 2008. “I Kissed A Girl” had just dropped, an overnight viral (and controversial) hit. Despite her quick rise to fame, she was placed on a side stage typically reserved for artists that the festival organizers thought would … Read More
Prior to attending John Legend’s Love in Las Vegas Residency, I’m not sure I would have labelled myself an outright fan of his. I knew and enjoyed his radio hits, and that’s about it. But it’d be pretty hard to leave this show without a deep appreciation for Legend’s music … Read More