Phish Go Gonzo in Return to Sphere Las Vegas
Catching Phish performing live at Las Vegas’ Sphere feels like chasing down that elusive American Dream and catching up with it, at least for a weekend.
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Irish Shoegazer Maria Somerville Makes Waves on Tour
Irish dream pop artist Maria Somerville kicked off her US tour in Burlington, Vermont. On 21 March, she played to an intimate, captive crowd at Higher Ground.
SXSW at 40: The Music’s Still Worth the Trip
SXSW has changed, but it still provides plenty of good music. The internet is full of old-timers who complain that the fest is not what it used to be.
The Best Performances of 2026’s Love Rocks NYC
Love Rocks NYC promised an all-star lineup, one that wouldn’t have been out of place at Newport Folk, performing for nearly four hours.
Margo Price Gets Grateful at the Fillmore
Hope for a better world lives on with artists like Margo Price calling out the powers that be, enabling fans to feel that sanity can still ultimately prevail.
Sun Ra Arkestra Deliver Medicine for a Nightmare
Cosmic jazz’s Sun Ra Arkestra have become one of the most enduring groups, thanks to their unique blend of dynamic musicianship and spiritually uplifting music.
Mavis Staples Comforts and Galvanizes in Pennsylvania
Legendary soul singer Mavis Staples draws on classics, old and new, to deliver her own State of the Union address. Her message is more relevant and urgent than ever.
Cyril Neville and King Youngblood Serve Up Inspiring Gumbo
This is a big year for Cyril Neville and King Youngblood, a bonus for music fans who appreciate artists who use their talents to speak out and inspire social change.
The Trey Anastasio Band Shine a Guiding Light
Trey Anastasio’s music might not be able to save the world per se, but it shines a light that provides spiritual sustenance for fans.
Jesse Welles Sings Out for Truth and Justice
Jesse Welles is being hailed as the new voice of a generation and his milestone tour stop at San Francisco’s legendary Fillmore Auditorium shows why.
Laufey’s Massive Rise Was Just a Matter of Time
Laufey is a prodigious talent, but also immensely relatable: she’s a nerd, and everyone was at the show because, well, we’re all nerds too.
Wolf Alice Electrify with Cathartic Power in Oakland
Singer Ellie Rowsell shines as a genuine rock god goddess as Wolf Alice rock a dazzling array of sonic flavors. It’s been a sensational night in Oakland.