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GALLERY: Louis Tomlinson
by Amber Hicks
Louis Tomlinson brought his Faith In The Future World Tour to the Red Hat Amphitheater in Raleigh, NC, last Friday night. Opening up the show was none other than 23-year-old singer-songwriter Andrew Cushin. Singing about some of his real-life experiences, Cushin was able to connect with the crowd and deliver a raw and vulnerable performance.
Following Cushin’s performance, Giant Rooks, an indie rock quintet consisting of Jonathan Wischniowski (piano), Finn Thomas (drums), Luca Göttner (bass), Finn Schwieters (guitar), and Frederik Rabe (guitar) enthusiastically took the stage and successfully provided an electrifying performance throughout their whole set.
Before you knew it, it was time for Louis Tomlinson, the man of the hour to take the stage. Kicking things off with “The Greatest,” Tomlinson could not have picked a better song to start off the night letting his fans know that together, they are the greatest. Going straight into “Bigger Than Me,” a song about self-growth and staying positive, Tomlinson continued the trend of vulnerability and honesty throughout the night.
Going back to his roots, Tomlinson made sure to play “Night Changes” and “Where Do Broken Hearts Go,” both songs from his former band, One Direction. As expected, the Raleigh crowd belted the lyrics back to Tomlinson as the songs continued. All throughout the night, Tomlinson made sure to put on an electrifying performance for his fans while also making sure that they knew how appreciative he was of them. Check out some of our highlights from the show below.
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GALLERY: The Aces
by Alycee Byrd
“On tour, shows sometimes start to feel the same....this might sound crazy, but I think Charlotte is the best show this far on the tour.” The crowd was electric last Friday night during The Aces' show at The Underground. This Charlotte, NC, stop was the 8th show on their U.S leg of their I’ve Loved You For So Long (ILYFSL) Tour. The four piece band performed songs from all parts of their discography, dating all the way back to 2018. The show setlist ranged from high energy pop hits like “Daydream,” to alternative ballads like “Suburban Blues,” which touches on their experience of navigating their queerness while living in a small town in Utah. You could feel the passion and emotional impact the band has on their fans while looking through the faces in the crowd. Their music truly touches a wide demographic of people from all different ages, races, and gender identities. Their shows are a space where you can come as your authentic self. If you have an opportunity to catch a show in your city, I would highly recommend seeing and support this all-woman group who truly puts their heart into their music and performances. Check out our highlights from the show below!
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Indie supergroup boygenius releases cyclical new EP, "the rest"
by Cassidy Byrnes
The boys are yet again back in town. Last Friday, indie trio boygenius released a new EP, the rest, after their astounding, widely accredited full-length album, the record. With their 2018 debut EP, boygenius, many of us assumed it would be their first and last outing as a group. But now, in 2023, we are all swimming in the sorrowful rock sounds of both the record, released March 31st, and the newly released EP, the rest.
I want to mention the significance, to me and to other fans, of releasing an EP rather than an extended or deluxe version of the LP. While I assume that the rest is composed of songs that were meant for the record, I think it’s wonderful to acknowledge, as an artist, that that album is complete. After listening to the rest an extraordinary amount of times, I can tell boygenius also believed that it was deserving of its own independent release because, like the record, it tells its own stories with its own conclusions. That’s not to say that I’m not a sucker for an extended or deluxe album (Taylor Swift, for example, can have all of my money), but understanding when a project is finished is something really special and noteworthy.
“Black Hole” starts off this EP with a staccato piano and an entrance of vocals from Julien Baker, where she is describing a night spent on a porch smoking cigarettes. Then a rhythm line comes in along with a more chaotic piano beginning to drown her out. Then enters Lucy Dacus with a smattering of nouns and adjectives that seemingly have no connection to Baker – but I’d like to imagine they are sharing a phone call where they are discussing these things, “Sometimes, I need to hear your voice,” Dacus concludes.
Dacus also brings us into the next track “Afraid of Heights.” This track has a very light acoustic feel with some steel guitar, until the final 40 seconds where a steady bass line joins and increases the gravity, making you really take in the story that Dacus weaves. Throughout the track, she describes a relationship with someone who pushed her to her limits: “I know I was a disappointment / Know you wanted me to take a risk / Not everybody gets the chance to live / A life that isn’t dangerous.” She has this amazing ability to make the listener believe everything she’s telling them, almost like they lived it themselves. The chaotic nature of the relationship and the slow, explanatory narrative by Dacus gives the song extreme emotional depth. They even snuck in the word “entropy," which seems to be the perfect encapsulation for this relationship.
We haven't heard a lot from Phoebe Bridgers yet, the third member of boygenius who is known for her wispy vocals and brutal lyrics, but the third track definitely showcases both. Opening with a humming harmony from the boys, “Voyager” pushes the audience into a story led by Bridgers; “It’s a hundred and three in the Valley / Blacktop is meltin’ on our shoes.” She tells us about a relationship that has ended, that was seemingly romantic but toxic all at the same time, and Bridgers still feels some sort of possession over them. This groundless notion is what drives the track – one moment she is reminiscing about spending the day in bed with this person, and the next she’s telling us that they “stepped on the gas” and asked her if she’s ready to die. While I hope that’s figurative, it gets the toxicity of the relationship across without it slapping the audience in the face. The production of the track is very minimal, with a plucky guitar line and the harmonies of Baker and Dacus.
“Powers” ends the EP and lets us hear from Baker one last time, where she is questioning her origins. Baker discusses her “powers” and where they came from with a sort of disdain, even relating her existence to a cockroach. This track’s lyrical allegories are great and the harmonies from the other boys offer a nice place to land, but the majority of the production, to me, was a little lackluster. But, again, the final minute of the track offers an undemanding trumpet solo accompanied by some strings which is a delicate way to lay the EP to rest (haha).
The entirety of this EP seems to be a conclusion of sorts. Each song is discussing the end of something and the acceptance that often accompanies endings, giving the title, the rest, a whole new meaning. The exceptional thing is that all of these tracks blend perfectly into the next; even the closing track blends right into the opener. Listening to it the first time, I was questioning where one song ended and the next began. I can only hope that this cyclical feeling was purposeful and that the boys, like this EP, will likely end but will begin again.
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Alexa Cappelli looks to the future on "Someone Better"
Described by MTV as the “voice of a generation,” singer-songwriter Alexa Cappelli unveiled her new single today, titled “Someone Better.” Cappelli’s single is honest yet soft, raw without being overbearing. It’s an open, candid track, with heartfelt lyrics that perfectly convey how it feels to let go of someone you’ve outgrown.
The track opens with a despondent piano melody and Cappelli’s voice, full of emotion as she invites us into the story of a relationship she can’t, in good conscience, choose to be in anymore. Both her vocals and the lyrics are beautifully conflicted, Cappelli stating, “I wish I could be mad,” because then she would have a clear cut reason for leaving. But love isn’t always black and white – “I’ll keep the memories close,” she says. “But I’m letting you go.”
Keeping the acoustic guitar prevalent throughout the song is a choice that makes “Someone Better” feel more personal, like she’s telling the audience exactly how she feels. The chorus is flowing, building up to the second verse where Alexa delves even further into their relationship conflict. “I know I’m so hard to read, is that a crime though? / ‘Cause you’re looking at me with both your eyes closed,” she says, explaining to her lover how she doesn’t feel they’re on the same page.
When discussing the song, Cappelli commented, “Choosing yourself is way more difficult when you aren’t mad at this person who has only ever treated you right. But moving forward, there will be a day when you meet someone somewhere who does the same and is also growing in the same direction.” And, as the song closes with a focus on Cappelli’s soft vocals, she says, “It was good while it lasted,” proving that while this chapter is over, it doesn’t have to mean that she can’t hold those experiences dear.
You can listen to “Someone Better” wherever you stream music, and get to know Alexa on Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter.
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GALLERY: The Criticals
shot by Vi McDonald
From climbing down into the crowd to climbing up onto the drum kit (and subsequently falling off), The Criticals delivered an energy-filled, carefree show at Cat’s Cradle in Carrboro, North Carolina last Friday night. Check out some of our highlights below.
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Heartsleeve Magazine's Friday Five
by Vi McDonald
Welcome to the first installment of Heartsleeve's Friday Five, a biweekly playlist update where we choose five new (or new-to-us) tracks that get our blood pumping. No genres, no rules, just heart.
1. "FLOAT" – JANELLE MONÁE
I've been anticipating new music from Black queer icon Janelle Monáe since her 2018 LP, Dirty Computer, gave us dance-worthy, still-introspective hits like "Make Me Feel," and "Screwed." And her new single, "Float," doesn't disappoint; Monáe spends this track bragging about a (well-deserved) newfound confidence. "Fucked around and got more FREE," she shared in an Instagram post on her birthday in December 2022, prior to announcing the song's release. That freedom shines through in lines like, "It's hard to look at my resume and not find a reason to toast," and "My face card don't come with a limit, I swipe it, I spend it, I swear I be doing the most." If this is a preview of what's to come on JM5, I don't think I'll be able to shake off the Monáe magic this summer. And that's a good thing.
2. "BED" – EDEN RAIN
The new single from UK artist Eden Rain gripped me because of its honesty and relatability, something that she prides herself on infusing into her music. "Bed (For A Year)" is loosely based on the novel The Woman Who Went To Bed For A Year by Sue Townsend, a book that sat untouched on Eden's shelf until she finally read it while depressed and wished she, too, could stay in bed for a year. "I return to the book (and the bed) when life gets hard and I wanted to write an ode to that," she shared. Eden's voice holds many influences, but ultimately feels like being wrapped in a warm, safe blanket. And this track feels like something I'll come back to when I feel like I could sleep for a year.
3. "KILL FOR ME" – AÁYANNA
Specially released as a Valentine's Day single, Chicago-born Atlanta native Aáyanna delivers sultry R&B darkness on "Kill For Me." Discussing the song, Aáyanna said, "One of the best feelings in my opinion is being with someone who makes you feel safe and protected— somebody who doesn’t play about you, and I wanted to convey that with this song." And with layered vocals over a trap beat, lyrics asking "Put 'em in they place, keep 'em in check," this is a song that knows what it wants and isn't afraid to demand it.
4. "AFTER HOURS" – ALY AND AJ
Aly and AJ have been making music for a long time. From 2005’s Into the Rush to 2021’s a touch of the beat… they’ve explored pop, rock, electronica, and more. But with “After Hours,” the newest single from their forthcoming album, With Love From, they seem to be moving towards upbeat indie. The song is a celebration of relaxation and releasing stress. “After hours, that’s when I’m out of my head. I’m a live wire, that’s when I’m at my best,” they harmonize over guitars and a catchy drumbeat. It’s a fun track that everyone who enjoys going out and letting loose every once in a while can appreciate, and everything about the song screams carefree; it’ll be a perfect vibe for the spring weather once it finally arrives.
5. "PRAY IT AWAY" – CHLÖE
The moment I first pressed play on Chlöe's new single, "Pray It Away," I was captivated. Chlöe's range is always astonishing, but on this track she flows seamlessly from her lower register to high notes, blending gospel and R&B influences into something that feels like home but still manages to be surprising and unique. I'm disappointed when this one ends, and find myself playing it two or three times before I'm satisfied.
You can listen to Heartsleeve's Friday Five playlist on Spotify HERE.
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Friday Five is back!
Whether you're new to the mag or you've been following Heartsleeve for some time now, you ought to know this about us: music gets our blood pumping. So we're bringing back our biweekly soundtrack of staff picks, the Friday Five, a playlist of new – or new-to-us! – tracks that we've been vibing with lately. This week brings us emotion, danceability, reflection, and life. This is Friday Five.
1. "Cinderella" – Remi Wolf (Cassidy's Pick)
Hearing this track for the first time, while on public transit at 9am was terrible; all I wanted to do was get up and dance. Remi just makes you feel good. She uses this sort of R&B beat with a disco horn section that makes you want to get up and move. There’s also what I like to describe as “fun little treasures,” hidden in the production. For example, a little whistle pops up throughout the chorus along with a desk bell signifying that we are, in fact, meeting Remi “and the boys in the hotel lobby.”
Remi’s 3rd LP Big Ideas releases on July 12th.
2. "Wretched" – Bartees Strange (Jude's Pick)
"I was trying to be something wretched, something I saw on TV," Bartees Strange shares with listeners in the bridge of "Wretched," the third song on his 2022 LP Farm to Table. The entire album is a personal reflection on life and behavior, but this track sticks out to me because of its brutal honesty and its narrative; it thanks one of the singer's loved ones for being there for him even when he was in a tumultuous, lost period of his life. It's also sonically engaging, the pre-chorus building a bridge between the soft verses and the fun, almost chaotic chorus that culminates in an assertion of hope regardless of one's past. I'm obsessed with the entire album, but this one is at the top of my On Repeat this week. Last month, Bartees Strange released a deluxe edition of his latest album, Say Goodbye To Pretty Boy, and I'm excited to delve into it. If it's anything like Farm To Table, I'm sure it'll be gripping, reflective and masterful.
3. "Cocoon" – Bjork (Elise's Pick)
This song is one of my favourites of all time, but one that I’ve recently revisited. The production is quintessential Björk experimentalism; subtle yet undeniable mastery of her craft. Lyrically, the song is completely discrepant to the media’s image of her as naive and childlike. It’s a bold reclamation of desire in the form of a gentle love letter, almost invasive to listen to because of its intimacy. The microbeats which softly patter through the whole album, Vespertine, characterise this song as a paean to a vulnerable love Björk is sharing with her lover, and now with us as listeners. It’s a product of that Tori Amos, PJ Harvey era of 90s alternative, unapologetic in its depictions of a sexuality that had not been explored by many women due to taboo. The title feels perfect, too, the beats and layers of production evoking a feeling of being blanketed in the music as though in a cocoon. A track that never gets old, despite the 13 years that have passed since its release.
4. "B2b" – Charli XCX (Cassidy's Pick)
Wake up, angels! Charli is back! In February, Charli XCX emerged with a new single Von Dutch that spread across TikTok like a plague. Then a remix of the track featuring Addison Rae and production from A.G. Cook, it was clear that this new album cycle would be a hit.
Before the album, BRAT, drops on June 7th, Charli graciously released two more singles to obsess over, “Club classics” and “B2b.” As much as I love “Club classics,” “B2b” is it for me. The addictive synth beat, mixed with the infectious hook, creates a track you don’t want to put down and I haven’t. Charli has a special way of bringing meaningful lyricism to a genre that is usually viewed as completely void of it, and “B2b” is a great example. Suffice it to say, I am beyond excited to hear the album of the summer on June 7th.
5. "Good Luck, Babe!" – Chappell Roan (Elise's Pick)
I don’t typically listen to pop, but this upbeat exploration of queer love and heartache is one of my favourite recent releases. The vocals are grandiose, heavenly in their high pitch and almost reminiscent of Kate Bush in their drama. Roan is an artist completely dedicated to the ‘image’ and the art that comes with her music; her recent appearance on Tiny Desk included lipstick on teeth, bouffant scarlet wigs and tiaras. She is one of my favourite rising artists at the moment, opening many of Olivia Rodrigo’s US shows and portraying the multifaceted beauty and ache of sapphic desire through the journey of her debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess. This is her first release since this album, and she doesn’t disappoint. ‘You’d have to stop the world just to stop the feeling,’ she sings, as the ending of the song slows, slowing and distorting her voice and eventually stopping. She doesn’t shy away from explicit queer desire, and it’s not all innocence: it’s “a sexually explicit kinda love affair.” I’m enamoured with Roan’s eccentricity and originality, and this track only serves to reinforce it - the fun beats, flamboyant strings, and her hypnotic vocals render this a must-listen track.
Check out the Friday Five playlist on Spotify below, and be sure to follow us so you don't miss future updates!
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REVIEW: Zooey Celeste explores sonic and mortal transition on debut full-length, Restless Thoughts
by Shea Roney
Reaching through the haze and darkly obscene adventure that is Restless Thoughts, stands Zooey Celeste. As an embodiment of the creator’s alter-ego, the astral shaman known as Zooey Celeste is here to lead the newly departed to whatever lies beyond this enchanting world he has created. With this debut full-length, coming from a novel that he is writing simultaneously alongside the songs, Zooey teams up with producer and friend Nick Hakim (Lil Yachty, Lianne La Havas) to excavate this physical world into the multitudes of strange outer places.
The album begins its pilgrimage with “Effortless”, an ethereal tune that stands apart from Zooey’s nostalgic voice and the wistfulness of the backdrop. With swooning lines like, “From way up in the heavens / To the underground / I thought I saw you screaming / With Your voice unfound,” “Effortless” sets the stage for a unique and unrestrained journey. The world's first introduction to Zooey Celeste’s Restless Thoughts was through the debut and title-tracked single that follows the opener. What begins as a subtlety of avant-punk drum tracks and lo-fi guitar drones, becomes a dark comprehension of eternal conflict. As Zooey sings, “Why can't we just live alone / And why can't we just get along gently,” the track takes a dark turn to self destruction. With Zooey’s hypnotic, baritone voice, there is a degree of pleading that is beautifully portrayed and heavily felt.
There is of course darkness that lies within this odyssey that we learn only Zooey can help us comprehend. “Running All Night,” driven by beautiful chord voicings and minor intonations, is a sinister lo-fi track that shines in its simplicity. “Torture Me” is a melodic diddy that is light in rhythm and melody, but weighed down by the unsubtle torment. “Walk By,” an industrial chamber-pop song, is determined to guide us to our next storyline destination. With the hauntingly cathartic chorus of, “Walk beside me,” otherworldly elements come into vision. With a strange yet established folky backdrop, “God Awful” is a poppy exchange of honesty for acceptance. With steady guitar chunks and clappy drum beats, the track acts as the bridge between humanistic faults and the purity of the great beyond.
One of the emotional highpoints of the album comes from the track “Cosmic Being.” Having had it as a voice memo for years, Hakim has turned it into a deliberate song of heartbreak and promises. With a rich piano track drenched in lo-fi guitar and drums, Zooey’s vocals reach a height of desperation. “Comeback”, a track dedicated to love, finds textures in lo-fi arrangements and saxophone squeals. “Big Trouble,” accompanied by friend Tei Shi, is a track of funked up basslines and ethereal composure that allows space for the vocal features. Just as this futuristic dance track drops off, it returns with a fortified groove to parade out the remaining instrumental characters.
The album comes to a cinematic conclusion with “Stay Up.” One of the most sonically sparse tracks on the record, “Stay Up” is composed of heavy, staccato string arrangements and raw vocal tracks. Without dropping the poppy melodies, Zooey finds comfort in getting a second chance despite all of his internal dilemmas. As the album comes to a close, we reach the end of our journey with a collage of sounds as Zooey disappears from our earthly senses.
Restless Thoughts drops tomorrow, Friday, November 10. For now, you can stream "Big Trouble" wherever you listen to music, and be sure to follow Zooey Celeste to get to know more about the album and stay updated on his live performances.
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GALLERY: Sun Room
by Vi McDonald
Last Thursday night, I had the pleasure of heading to Lincoln Theater in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, for indie rock band Sun Room's fall tour. The show was exhilarating, drawing fans of all ages and identities, and I left the venue itching to hear more from the band.
A six piece band hailing from London, Sports Team was the opener, sufficiently warming up the audience. After playing a couple songs, the band got interactive, the lead singer passing the mic out to the crowd and allowing them to ask questions of the band before they kicked into their next song. Sports Team played the crowd right into the palms of their hands, with a cooly effortless stage presence; some of the members played in earnest, while others appeared hilariously detached. It was clear that every one of them had skill, though, their strength lying in catchy riffs and strong, grounding drumbeats that had even those at the back of the crowd moving.
The crowd's excitement was palpable leading up to Sun Room taking the stage, cheering as they watched the crew set up a birthday banner. When the show started, it was clear that Sun Room knows how to do one thing, and that's have fun. And so do their fans. The four of them jammed, filling the room with their bright, indie rock sound. As they played song after song, the band electrified the room, moving around the stage and interacting with both the crowd and each other until the whole show felt like a celebration.
Sun Room is on tour through November, with Sarah & the Sundays and Surf Trash joining them on their remaining dates. You can check out the dates here, and be sure to follow Sun Room to keep up with their releases in the future. And don't forge to check out our highlights from the show below!
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GALLERY: Phillip Phillips
by Kristin Abreu
Phillip Phillips, the winner of the 2012 season of hit show American Idol, had a crowd full of emotions this past weekend at Irving Plaza in the heart of New York City, on tour for his latest album release ‘Drift Back.’ This was the third stop on the Drift Back Tour, with Phillips performing some of his top releases. "Home," from his debut album, The World From The Side Of The Moon, and "Love Like That," from his latest album, were big crowd favorites. He left fans speechless with the energy he and his band released during the show. He had an electric finish to the show by performing covers to songs such as "Maneater" by Hall and Oates and "Thriller" by Michael Jackson. His run isn’t over just yet, with twenty more shows in over sixteen different cities around the United States! You can find the rest of the tour dates here, and view all of our highlights from the show below!
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GALLERY: Lil Yachty
by Amber Hicks
"Electrifying" is one word I would use to describe Lil Yachty’s sold-out show at the Ritz. Boat performed songs from his most recent psychedelic rock album, Let’s Start Here. The Silver Sisters, Boat’s all-female band, took the stage and got the crowd excited before Yachty took the stage to join them during his first track, “drive ME Crazy!” While performing all of his fan favorites like “Broccoli” and “iSpy,” Yachty requested a moment of silence for the late rapper, Juice WRLD, before performing their joint collaboration of “Yacht Club.” From screaming the lyrics to opening up the pit, it was clear that Boat had plenty of dedicated fans – excitement ran throughout the whole audience no matter what song Yachty played. With over 19 dates left for his tour, I suggest you check him out if he is coming to a city near you. You can view the rest of the dates here, and be sure to check out our highlights from the show below!
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GALLERY: Misterwives and Bishop Briggs
by Mon Ford
Alt-pop fans this past month were given a special treat as the exhilarating double-headed show of Misterwives and Bishop Briggs, with support from Raffaella (and Natalie Jane for later dates), toured throughout the U.S. This brought a packed house to The Sylvee in Madison, WI, on a Saturday night in September for The Don’t Look Down Tour.
After a dazzling set from Raffaela, Misterwives played their fourth album, Nosebleeds, released this summer in July, live to dancing fans. The five-piece band, fronted by the magnetic Mandy Lee, rocked out, playing some of their first hits, “Reflections” and “Our Own House,” while sharing their gratitude for being part of an all female lineup for the first time in their decade as a band. The band’s friendship and harmony shined through, along with Mandy’s piercing voice, as they jammed on stage. Highlights included a special saxophone solo from Mike Murphy, a tambourine throwdown from guitarist Marc Campbell, and an intimate moment with Mandy donning an arrow-punctured brace (reflecting their album’s cover image) while singing from the tallest set structure. Their set concluded with Mandy jumping down to sing with the crowd before the band stood together on stage for a formal bow.
After a brief break, Bishop Briggs, aka Sarah Grace McLaughlin, kicked off her set with the powerful “Art of Survival” single from 2022 as she stood powerfully from the top of the center set-piece before joining the crowd at the stage’s edge for her 2015 hit “Wild Horses.” Both artists shared the stage with a large multi-tiered set piece that lit up the stage with LED screens, creating a brilliant light display with visuals and lyrics. Briggs performed her June EP, When Everything Went Dark, and hits from her previous two LPs. Her action-packed set was broken up by a sweet acoustic interlude before returning to striding the stage with a great cover of Hozier’s “Take Me to Church.” She finished with her 2018 epic hit “River,” leaving fans with both Bishop and Mandy’s voices reverberating their energy, passion and strength.
The Don't Look Down Tour is traveling the western U.S. through mid-October – you can find the list of remaining tour dates here. And don't miss our highlights from the show down below!
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House of Harm releases atmospheric dark pop single, "Roseglass," ahead of new album
written by Vi McDonald
Word-of-mouth is a powerful thing for emerging bands and artists lately, as audiences begin to crave more organic sounds and feelings from their favorite artists. Bands capitalizing on this are able to build deeper relationships with their listeners, one that stems from mutual dedication to music and the understanding that uniquity is key.
One such band is House of Harm, a trio out of Boston, Massachusetts, comprised of lead singer Michael Rocheford and guitarists/synth players Cooper Leardi and Tyler Kershaw. House of Harm made their debut in 2017, and have been slowly amassing a fanbase that appreciates and understands their dark pop leanings, resulting in almost 50,000 monthly listeners on Spotify. Today they released the single “Roseglass,” a four-minute track that feels darkly ethereal. The band has been described as “shadow pop,” a term that feels fitting as the days get shorter; this single is perfect for the gloom and colder weather. With lyrics like, “Mirrored safe from the shame inside / Misled to instill all of the honesty that lies,” the band is exploring themes of self-deception and wishing things could be different. Rocheford described the single as being “about the human cycle of putting yourself into situations where you feel like you’re an intruder for the sake of a better outcome later,” something that is only reinforced by the music video the band released along with the single.
In the video, the band stands in a market in southeastern Massachusetts, with Rocheford crooning the lyrics as passersby make their way through the stalls. Some choose to ignore the band, others jumping in front of the camera or simply walking through the frame without concern. But the band looks directly into the camera for most of the video, creating a sense of vulnerability despite the public setting that only gets more intense as the song progresses. That vulnerability is what the band hopes to perpetuate with their upcoming album, Playground, out December 1. They started writing the album in 2021 and narrowed it down from 75 songs to just 10 worthy tracks, that they feel build a cohesive world for the listener to get lost in.
You can listen to “Roseglass” wherever you stream music, and if you’re a dark pop fan or simply want to hear more from House of Harm, be sure to pre-order Playground. The band is also playing three shows this week, tonight in Philadelphia, tomorrow in New York, and the following day in Boston, so be sure to check out the tour dates here if you’re interested in hearing House of Harm’s atmospheric sound live.
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GALLERY: Lil Baby
by Amber Hicks
It’s not every day you get an intimate atmosphere during an arena tour, but Lil Baby succeeded with that on Monday, September 11, when he brought his It’s Only Us Tour to the PNC Arena. From multiple stages to the artist and his dancers navigating in, out, around, and above the crowd Lil Baby took us through the chapters of his career with his detailed stage design and storyline. The chapters took us from the rapper's underground mixtape days all the way to the diamond-certified rapper that he is today. All during the night the crowd belted the lyrics back to the artist even being louder than him at times.
The IOU Tour featured artists GloRilla, Rylo, Gloss Up, and Hunxho. Check out some highlights from the show below!
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GALLERY: Tove Lo
by Mon Ford
For some it was just a typical Tuesday after a (hopefully) relaxing Labor Day weekend. But for those lining up at Palace Theatre in St. Paul, MN last week, it was the beginning of a long anticipated evening after Tove Lo’s Dirt Femme tour had to be postponed back in February.
A true party from start to finish, Upsahl kicked things off performing songs from her recent EP as well as her 2021 debut album “Lady Jesus.’ The 24-year-old, Phoenix-born artist, known for her alternative pop-punk-esque jams, impressed with her strong vocals and engaging the crowd with call-and-response lyrics (“I’m a lunatic!”). A few standouts from her setlist included “Toast,” which was co-written with Tove Lo, “Drugs,” “WET WHITE TEE SHIRT” and “FBL.”
With a sufficiently sweaty room and the smoke-machine on full blast, Tove Lo took the stage, opening with “Pineapple Slice” from her 2022 album “Dirt Femme.” If you don’t know of Tove Lo (pronounced too-va-loo), you might know the Swedish pop singer from her early hits like “Habits (Stay High)” and “Talking Bodies,” both performed that night along with fan favorites, “Disco Tits” and “2 Die 4.” When Tove stepped on stage wearing a gold and nude nippled bodice, gold bikini bottoms and white go-go boots, it felt like a warrior-goddess marching to address her people. Known by most of her fans as the queen of horny pop music, her stage presence and vocals did not disappoint.
From shaking her booty and grinding the air to ethereal moments under glowing stage lights, Tove performed a range of her songs from her discography, including an exclusive stripped version of “The Way That I Am” and an especially raunchy moment with her newest single “Elevator Eyes.” Other songs on the set list included “Grapefruit,” an acoustic “Moments,” “Cool Girl,” “Suburbia” and a powerful rendition of the ballad “True Romance.” With three outfit changes and a truly wild crowd for a Tuesday, Tove Lo’s performance at Palace Theatre was one for the books. Ending with the crowd favorite, “No One Dies From Love,” I don’t think a single person there would have minded if she kept performing all night.
If you'd like to see Tove Lo live, she has a few tour dates left on this run. You can view those dates here, and be sure to check out our highlights from the show below!
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