Concert Review: Donna Missal Is A Supernova At Rough Trade

Donna Missal is going to be a major star, and everyone knows it. Premiering her debut album, This Time, the energy surrounding her, literally, feels…

Concert Review: Yuno Makes The Crowd Say “Damn!” At Brooklyn Steel

With a brief set, Yuno made claim to Brooklyn Steel. As the audience gathered, I knew he was doing well because of one word I…

Diandra Interviews Emily Jackson: How You Define Your Talent

I like Emily Jackson, in part, because she is coming to her own. After 10 years of having walked away from a record deal, she…

Festival Review: Pitchfork Octfest Brings The Beers And Good Music (Part 1)

Pitchfork Octfest was lovely, and a surprisingly sophisticated event. Packed with people of all ages, above 21, it brought casual elegance because it also brought…

Album Review: Super City Build A Sanctuary For “Resilient Pop”

When I reviewed Super City, I mentioned their “resilient pop” sound; managing to bring a sense of resistance to the usual bubblegum world of pop.…

Concert Review: Tessa Violet Goes From Youtube To Brooklyn Steel

I am mildly obsessed with Youtube stars that became mega stars like, Troye Sivan or Issa Rae. When you upload a video of yourself to…

Festival Review: My Top Beers And Artists of Pitchfork Octfest (Part 2)

Featuring beers from over 90 breweries, representing 20 different countries, and  a food lineup curated by Bon Appétit, Pitchfork Octfest allowed the culinary and sonic…

Concert Preview: Neon Gold Celebrates 10 Years At Knockdown Center

Labels never get enough credit for the artists they bring to us. Often, when we hear the word “label” we think money, greed, and even…

Album Review: Masego Sings To The “Lady Lady” of Jazz

Sometimes, I wish life was a literal jazz song. I wish I could go outside, and walk around like I was the opening sequence to…

Album Review: Russ Unleashes The “Zoo”

R&B sounds are becoming the backdrop of rising rappers; softening the beat to elaborate the hardening of their soul. Russ’ Zoo clinches and clenches to…

Album Review: Troye Sivan Sings To Love And Lust In Bloom

Troye Sivan has blossomed as an artist, and Bloom is a perfect title/ homage to a young man that sees self-exploration as integral to his…

Concert Review: Saintseneca Build A Pillar of Na At Bowery Ballroom

I saw Saintseneca a few years at Webster Hall, and it was like watching someone build a church. Every lyric and hook was the mortar…

Album Review: The Night Game Is The Harrison Ford of Radio

The Night Game’s self-titled debut is a cross between Maroon 5 meets Peter Gabriel. It has a fun 80’s vibe that makes love feel like…

Album Review: Donna Missal Shows “This Time” Is Her Time

Donna Missal’s voice makes me clutch my pearls. She is sultry and elegant; giving a weight to her vocality that is near corporal. She shows…

Diandra Interviews XYLØ: Growing Up Through Growing Your Music

When I think of fearless, I do not think of a life without fear. I simply do not think that is possible. Instead, I think…