Photos by Orest Dorosh – Canadian pop-rock powerhouse Fefe Dobson enters 2026 cementing her legacy as a trailblazing icon of alternative music. Since launching into the spotlight in the early 2000s …
Photos by Sharon Steele – San Diego rock icons Pierce The Veil enter 2026 at the peak of their global momentum, blending post-hardcore intensity with anthemic pop sensibility. After decades of …
Photos + Review by David Molnar – On a crisp New England night in early September, country and folk artist Sierra Ferrell brought her 2026 Heavy Petal Tour to the historic …
Photos by Nolan Mcbride – In 2026, British singer-songwriter Arlo Parks ushered in a major creative evolution with the release of her third studio album, Ambiguous Desire. Released on April …
Photos by Sharon Steele – In 2026, “Weird Al” Yankovic embarked on his massive, 90-city “Bigger & Weirder” North American tour, cementing his status as comedy music’s premier touring icon. Kicking …
Photos by William Smith – This year’s Outside Lands festival transformed San Francisco into one giant celebration. All three days were packed with unforgettable performances and memories that fans couldn’t …
Photos by Sharon Steele – Formed in Palm Desert, California, in 1998 by childhood friends Jesse Hughes and Josh Homme, Eagles of Death Metal emerged as an infectious, swagger-heavy antidote …
Photos by Sharon Steele – Born Cornell Iral Haynes Jr. in Austin, Texas, and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Nelly grew up blending Midwestern hip-hop, Southern twang, and unmistakable pop …
Photos by Sharon Steele – Named after the Toronto neighborhood where they grew up, The Beaches—comprising sisters Jordan Miller (lead vocals, bass) and Kylie Miller (guitar), along with close friends …
Photos by Sharon Steele – Melbourne-born singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist G Flip has established themselves as one of the most dynamic powerhouses in modern pop-rock. Emerging into the spotlight after …
Photos by Sharon Steele – Angine de Poitrine is an enigmatic experimental math-rock duo hailing from Saguenay, Quebec, that has taken the international alternative music scene by storm. Performing as …
Photos by Sharon Steele – Formed in Toronto in 1984 by songwriting duo Jim Cuddy and Greg Keelor, Blue Rodeo emerged as one of Canada’s defining country-rock institutions. Blending roots-rock …
Photos by Sharon Steele – Hailing from Norwalk, Connecticut, indie-groove powerhouse Goose has spent the last decade morphing from a regional jam favorite into a genuine arena-selling force. Founded in …
Photos by Shannon Guest – Andy Grammer’s 2026 trajectory exemplifies an artist operating at the peak of his creative and performative powers. Building on a career defined by multi-platinum anthems …
Photos + Review by Sharon Steele – There are some bands that know exactly what their audience wants, and AC/DC is one of them. The Power Up Tour returned to …
Photos by Caitie Corkal – Formed in St. Catharines, Ontario, in 2001, Alexisonfire earned their title as “the only band ever” by pioneering a signature blend of post-hardcore, melodic punk, …
Photos by Bailey Hurd – From working the Trans Mountain Pipeline in British Columbia to becoming one of North America’s most compelling storytellers, Cameron Whitcomb’s path to the spotlight has …
Photos by Alitzia Tyminski – Formed in Jessheim, Norway, in 1993, Dimmu Borgir—led by core members Shagrath (vocals) and Silenoz (guitars)—emerged as one of the defining forces of Norwegian black …
Photos by Caitie Corkal – For over two decades, Huntington Beach heavy metal titans Avenged Sevenfold—vocalist M. Shadows, guitarists Synyster Gates and Zacky Vengeance, bassist Johnny Christ, and drummer Brooks …
Photos by Devon Anderson – For over two decades, Canadian indie-rock trailblazers Metric—comprising Emily Haines, Jimmy Shaw, Joshua Winstead, and Joules Scott Key—have carved out an extraordinary trajectory defined by …