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Pearl Jam: Dark Matter World Tour 2024

April 20, 2024 — Leave a comment

Grunge/alternative rock legends Pearl Jam are touring this year in support of their new album, Dark Matter, released April 19th. This world tour commences May 4th in Vancouver, BC, and draws to its conclusion November 23rd in Sydney, AU. Support varies by date/location. Tickets are available at pearljam.com!

  • 5/4 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena*
  • 5/6 – Vancouver, BC – Rogers Arena*
  • 5/10 – Portland, OR – Moda Center*
  • 5/13 – Sacramento, CA – Golden 1 Center*
  • 5/16 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena*
  • 5/18 – Las Vegas, NV – MGM Grand Garden Arena*
  • 5/21 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum*
  • 5/22 – Los Angeles, CA – Kia Forum*
  • 5/25 – Napa Valley, CA – BottleRock Festival 2024^
  • 5/28 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena*
  • 5/30 – Seattle, WA – Climate Pledge Arena*
  • 6/22 – Dublin, IE – Marlay Park
  • 6/25 – Manchester, UK – Manchester Co-Op Arena+
  • 6/29 – London, UK – Tottenham Hotspur Stadium+%
  • 7/2 – Berlin, DE – Waldbühne+
  • 7/3 – Berlin, DE – Waldbühne+
  • 7/6 – Barcelona, ES – Palau Sant Jordi+
  • 7/8 – Barcelona, ES – Palau Sant Jordi+
  • 7/11 – Madrid, ES – Mad Cool Festival 2024^
  • 7/13 – Lisbon, PT – NOS Alive Festival 2024^
  • 8/22 – Missoula, MT – Washington-Grizzly Stadium&
  • 8/26 – Indianapolis, IN – Ruoff Music Center&
  • 8/29 – Chicago, IL – Wrigley Field&
  • 8/31 – Chicago, IL – Wrigley Field&
  • 9/3 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden&
  • 9/4 – New York, NY – Madison Square Garden&
  • 9/7 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center&
  • 9/9 – Philadelphia, PA – Wells Fargo Center&
  • 9/12 – Baltimore, MD – CFG Bank Arena&
  • 9/15 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park&
  • 9/17 – Boston, MA – Fenway Park&
  • 11/8 – Auckland, AU – Go Media Stadium Mt. Smart#
  • 11/10 – Auckland, AU – Go Media Stadium Mt. Smart# (Second show added!)
  • 11/13 – Gold Coast, AU – Heritage Bank Stadium#
  • 11/16 – Melbourne, AU – Marvel Stadium#
  • 11/18 – Melbourne, AU – Marvel Stadium# (Second show added!)
  • 11/21 – Sydney, AU – ENGIE Stadium#
  • 11/23 – Sydney, AU – ENGIE Stadium# (Second show added!)

^ Festival

* w/Deep Sea Diver

+ w/The Murder Capital

% w/Richard Ashcroft

& w/Glen Hansard

# w/Pixies

Shadows Calling Showcase Their Versatility on New EP, ‘These Scars’

April 15, 2024 — Leave a comment

Shadows Calling is a female-fronted alternative rock band hailing from Cork, Ireland. They released their debut EP, Spirit Shifter, in early 2023. Now, the five-piece outfit is back with These Scars, a four track EP that dropped March 22, 2024.

Shadows Calling boasts a group of musicians who delve into the many aspects of the rock and metal genres, paired with singer Jen Vaughan’s powerful vocals. The band utilizes a vast array of sounds and melodies on These Scars, which clocks in at 17 minutes and balances the fast-paced and upbeat with the slow, dark, and moody.

The EP kicks off with “Dead Long Enough,” a heavy opener with tasty guitar parts that will make listeners want to bang their heads and sing along. The song is a 2:47 driving piece that would be at home on any modern rock playlist. Shadows Calling switches gears with the title track, “These Scars,” which has a deliciously gritty groove that brings to mind such classic metal acts as Metallica and Black Sabbath. Jen toys with the rougher edge of her voice throughout, showcasing a range that is expertly manipulated to match the tone set by the music.

“The Lost” is another nod to the vintage, melodic with a hint of funk, and Jen’s vocals positively soar. I can’t put my finger on exactly why, but this is my favorite of the four songs. The EP closes with “Ships,” and here again the band ventures into different territory. This epic track takes the listener on a journey. The music itself runs through a hard rock start, a nasty heavy metal breakdown at its heart. Listeners are then granted by a brief interlude of nothing but bass and the ethereal facet of Jen’s singing before the song ends on a guitar fade out.

Shadows Calling has packed a punch with These Scars, making a statement that they will not be ignored with four catchy, captivating tracks that will grab you and not let go. For any fan of hard rock, metal, and/or grunge, this EP is a must-hear!

Be sure to follow Shadows Calling on their socials so that you don’t miss any updates or new music! The band has had quite a year, and I believe they have a promising future ahead.

Code Orange: The Above Tour 2024

December 4, 2023 — Leave a comment

Metalcore act Code Orange is touring in early 2024 with special guests Teenage Wrist and Soul Blind. Spy, Gridiron, and others to-be-announced will also be appearing on certain dates. You can grab tickets at codeorangetoth.com.

  • 2/13 – Austin, TX – Emo’s Austin
  • 2/14 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
  • 2/16 – New Orleans, LA – Toulouse Theatre
  • 2/17 – Nashville, TN – The Basement East
  • 2/18 – Birmingham, AL – Zydeco
  • 2/20 – Atlanta, GA – Hell at The Masquerade
  • 2/22 – Raleigh, NC – Lincoln Theatre
  • 2/23 – Baltimore, MD – Baltimore Soundstage*
  • 2/24 – Philadelphia, PA – Theatre of Living Arts*
  • 2/25 – Boston, MA – Paradise Rock Club*
  • 2/27 – Brooklyn, NY – Elsewhere
  • 2/29 – Toronto, ON – The Opera House
  • 3/1 – Detroit, MI – The Shelter
  • 3/2 – Chicago, IL – Metro Chicago
  • 3/3 – Minneapolis, MN – Varsity Theater
  • 3/5 – Denver, CO – The Oriental Theater
  • 3/6 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Complex
  • 3/8 – Seattle, WA – El Corazon+
  • 3/9 – Vancouver, BC – Commodore Ballroom+
  • 3/10 – Portland, OR – Wonder Ballroom+
  • 3/12 – San Francisco, CA – The Independent+
  • 3/13 – Sacramento, CA – Goldfield Trading Post Sacramento+
  • 3/16 – Mesa, AZ – The Nile Theater+
  • 3/17 – Los Angeles, CA – The Belasco Theater+

* With Gridiron

+ With Spy

Bands You Should Know: The Space Turtles

October 23, 2023 — Leave a comment

Defining themselves as an “indie rock/funk/grunge band,” The Space Turtles hail from Long Island, New York. They are fairly new on the scene, but with their firing-on-all-cylinders determination, The Space Turtles are rapidly gaining momentum. The trio implements a variety of influences and musical backgrounds, which means you’ll hear things that are reminiscent of bands such as Weezer and Nirvana, but also Red Hot Chili Peppers, a touch of Nine Inch Nails, 311, and more!

The Space Turtles released their Tough Call EP in late 2022 and have been booking shows throughout 2023.

My favorite track from the band is “Ghost Plans,” which is the second song on the aforementioned Tough Call EP.

And, just in time for Halloween, The Space Turtles dropped “Spooky Shit,” a fun and funky song that honors all those things we love about October!

Follow The Space Turtles on their socials and your favorite streaming platforms to keep up with all the cool happenings!