desert rock
Slomosa: Breaking Ice Tour 2026
The Norwegian-based Slomosa are bringing their brand of rock, dubbed “tundra rock,” to the United States in early spring. Support will be announced soon, and tickets are available at slomosamusic.com!
- 3/26 – New York, NY – Bowery Ballroom
- 3/27 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
- 3/28 – Washington, DC – Pearl Street Warehouse
- 3/29 – Richmond, VA – Richmond Music Hall
- 3/31 – Greensboro, NC – Hangar 1819
- 4/1 – Asheville, NC – Eulogy
- 4/2 – Atlanta, GA – Purgatory at The Masquerade
- 4/3 – Nashville, TN – The Blue Room
- 4/6 – Dallas, TX – Club Dada
- 4/7 – Austin, TX – Brushy Street Commons
- 4/9 – Phoenix, AZ – The Rebel Lounge
- 4/10 – Los Angeles, CA – The Roxy Theatre
- 4/11 – San Francisco, CA – Bottom of the Hill
- 4/12 – Sacramento, CA – Harlow’s
- 4/14 – Portland, OR – McMenamins Mission Theater
- 4/15 – Seattle, WA – Tractor Tavern
- 4/17 – Boise, ID – Neurolux
- 4/18 – Salt Lake City, UT – Kilby Court
- 4/20 – Colorado Springs, CO – Black Sheep
- 4/21 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theater
- 4/23 – Kansas City, MO – The Record Bar
- 4/24 – Minneapolis, MN – 7th St. Entry
- 4/25 – Chicago, IL – Cobra Lounge
- 4/26 – Detroit, MI – El Club
- 4/28 – Toronto, ON – The Garrison
- 4/29 – East Pittsburgh, PA – Preserving Underground
- 4/30 – Columbus, OH – A&R Music Bar
- 5/1 – Cleveland, OH – Grog Shop

Playlist Challenge, Day 663
Goon Moon — “Feel Like This”
5 Bands/Artists You Should Be Following (#26)
1. Shallowpoint
Rock/metal from Tennessee. For fans of Devour the Day, Sevendust, Gemini Syndrome, etc. Shallowpoint has been recording new music and is booking shows (check out their official site for more). Here is the band’s latest lyric video, “Dislocate,” and for those with a heavier preference, check out “Fractured.”
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2. Landmvrks
Metal from France. For fans of early Bring Me The Horizon, Soilwork, Atreyu, etc. Landmvrks’ latest album, Fantasy, was released in November 2018 and they are currently touring to promote it. Listen to “Endless Paradox” and “Blistering.”
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3. Saint Slumber
Indie rock/alternative pop “forged in the suburban sprawl between Philadelphia and NYC.” For fans of The Chainsmokers, The 1975, twenty one pilots, etc. Saint Slumber will begin their new record cycle this spring and have been reworking their live performance for the upcoming shows. I listened to quite a few tracks while writing this. My favorites (so far) are “Youth,” “Cool,” and “Human.”
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4. Wild Root
Soul music with a rock interpretation (hard soul) from Florida. For fans of Steely Dan, Government Mule, Dave Matthews Band, etc. Wild Root is playing shows all over Florida, bringing their particular brand of bluesy, soul-touching rock with them. Kick off your Wild Root education with “More Than I Can See” and “Jungle.”
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5. All the Colours
Alternative rock from Australia. For fans of Beck, The White Stripes, Queens of the Stone Age, etc. All the Colours is set to release their third album this year! Here is ATC’s latest single, “You Know, I Don’t,” and this track from 2015, “So High.”
Weekly Focus: Goon Moon, Day Seven
Goon Moon — “Built in a Bottle,” from the album Licker’s Last Leg (2007).
Weekly Focus: Goon Moon, Day Six
Goon Moon — “Lay Down,” from the album Licker’s Last Leg (2007).
Weekly Focus: Goon Moon, Day Five
Goon Moon — “An Autumn That Came Too Soon,” from the album Licker’s Last Leg (2007).
Weekly Focus: Goon Moon, Day Four
Goon Moon — “Apple Pie,” from the album Licker’s Last Leg (2007).
Weekly Focus: Goon Moon, Day Three
My favorite song ❤
Goon Moon — “Pin Eyed Boy,” from the album Licker’s Last Leg (2007).
Weekly Focus: Goon Moon, Day Two
Goon Moon — “Inner Child Abuse,” from the mini album I Got a Brand New Egg Layin’ Machine (2005).