As a Washington state native, it’s been a decade-long hobby of mine to watch which home turf bands rise from basements to Sasquatch stages. In the hype-wave, mega circus, blog era, this cycle has evolved on BALCO grade steroids. You could debate the pros and cons of said cycle at length. But watching bands like […]
In a recent interview with Toro y Moi regarding his new album, Chaz Bundick lamented how rock has faded.”It’s strange that there’s no one doing a solid rock song. It just seems like everyone is going electronic right now,” he noted. You would find plenty of evidence to support the claim within both the Top 40 and independent […]
By: Fiona Hannigan With bright, catchy beats, synth grooves, and vocals that are at once soaring and breathy, Denver’s Rose Quartz manages to be both earnestly introspective and downright fun. The band has developed a heavier, more analog sound, but is still carried by smooth danceable beats. Rose Quartz’ Red Bull Sound Select approved jams further […]
In nine days, Treefort Fest 2015 will hit the streets of Boise, Idaho for the fourth annual affair. Hundreds of bands will fill venues across the city during the five day, multi-venue, urban festival. Following the glee of our inaugural showcase at Treefort Fest 2014, we’re thrilled to announce our 2015 showcase at Treefort Fest. The showcase […]
Boise’s fifth annual Treefort Fest will return March 23-27, 2016. As in years past, the lineup arrived via multiple announcements. This morning Treefort revealed the final, completely 2016 lineup. Cocorosie, YACHT, Chairlift, Magic Sword and others will join the previously announced Treefort 2016 lineup including Charles Bradley, Youth Lagoon, Thee Oh Sees, White Denim, Radiation City, SISTERS, Mimicking Birds, […]