London Film Festival 2024 Brings Mindfulness Amidst a Bustling Metropolis
Mindfulness is integral to cinema; thus, it’s fitting to emphasize time in 2024’s London Film Festival Festival, because every story is running out of it.
Events
STS9 Lift Up California with Transcendent Shows
STS9 conjure pure mana for the soul with their wizardly sonic alchemy. The livetronica tone scientists continue to play at a very high level.
On Tour with King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard at the End of Days
PopMatters hits the road for five shows in six days with psychedelic rock eco-rebels King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard who have taken the US by storm.
David Gilmour Shines in Halloween Finale at the Hollywood Bowl
David Gilmour visits 1973 early in the set with a crowd-pleasing trio of “Speak to Me”, “Breath (In the Air)”, and “Time” from The Dark Side of the Moon.
Iron Maiden’s World Tour Explores Their Past, Present, and Future
Contemplating the future of Iron Maiden by celebrating the present and looking back at an album that was all about looking ahead. That’s a good hook.
The Black Angels Testify with Mesmerizing Psychedelia
The West Coast tour finds the Black Angels on a path to return home to Austin to headline this year’s Levitation on Halloween, which makes it feel like a treat.
Greensky Bluegrass and Holly Bowling Crush the Fillmore
Greensky Bluegrass’ magical jam factor is elevated to the next dimension when Holly Bowling is on board with her unique sonic alchemy.
Nick Cave’s ‘Wild God’ Benevolently Sweeps Through Berlin
The start of Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds’ world tour brings transcendence to the German capital and shows there is no taming the Great Bard.
Jack White Blasts the North Bay with Blues Rock Power
Standing up to Trump continues to win solidarity for Jack White in utilizing his pop culture platform to speak out against the fascist MAGA movement.
Isaiah Collier & the Chosen Few Ignite in San Francisco
Isaiah Collier imparts the aura of an old soul with music conjuring visions of jazz greats like John Coltrane, Pharoah Sanders, Wayne Shorter, and Sun Ra.
Incubus Slay the Bay in Morning View XXIII Tour Finale
Incubus ride high on tour supporting Morning View XXIII released in the spring, a re-recorded version of their 2001 classic that propelled them to stardom.
Rock en Seine Sets the Bar High for Music Festivals
The 20th edition of France’s famed Rock en Seine sees ever-growing crowds, impressive performances, and an atmosphere to rival the highest of highs.