FOR EVERYONE WHO IS NOT ON STAGE

From album reviews to concert guides, we deep dive into the diverse world of music, discussing trending topics, tours, and new releases every week.

REVIEWS

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Inside Harry Styles’ Most Cohesive Album Yet: Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally
Inside Harry Styles’ Most Cohesive Album Yet: Kiss All The Time, Disco Occasionally

he 12-track album marks Styles’ comeback after a roughly two-year hiatus

Contrary to it’s title, “An Ending in itself” is a new beginning for sleeping with sirens
Contrary to it’s title, “An Ending in itself” is a new beginning for sleeping with sirens

“An Ending In Itself” prompts the beginning of a new era, yet familiar sound, for rock band Sleeping With Sirens.

Kacey Musgraves Sits in the Silence on “Dry Spell”
Kacey Musgraves Sits in the Silence on “Dry Spell”

A spacious, introspective meditation on emotional stagnation that finds depth not in what’s felt, but in what’s missing.

Bleachers Turn Chaos into Communion on “Dirty Wedding Dress”
Bleachers Turn Chaos into Communion on “Dirty Wedding Dress”

A chaotic, heartfelt anthem that turns a wedding into a declaration of love, boundaries, and choosing who truly gets inside.

LIVE COVERAGE

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Ashnikko’s “Smoochies” Tour Is a Maximalist Pop Wonderland
Ashnikko’s “Smoochies” Tour Is a Maximalist Pop Wonderland

Ashnikko brought her electric “Smoochies” tour to The Van Buren on March 18, 2026, turning the sold-out show into an eclectic trinket and fashion wonderland.

Gallery: Rich Brian’s Where Is My Head? Tour, Phoenix, AZ
Gallery: Rich Brian’s Where Is My Head? Tour, Phoenix, AZ

Rich Brian brought his Where Is My Head Tour to The Van Buren in Phoenix, Arizona, on March 11, 2026, delivering an electrifying set featuring fan favorites like “Edamame” and “Midsummer Madness.”

Gallery:Joyce Manor in Houston
Gallery:Joyce Manor in Houston

Joyce Manor 03.12.26 in Houston, TX

Gallery: The Strumbellas Into Dust Tour
Gallery: The Strumbellas Into Dust Tour

The Strumbellas in Phoenix, Arizona

NEWS

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Royel Otis turn Monterrey into a pre-festival fever dream ahead of Tecate Pa’l Norte
Royel Otis turn Monterrey into a pre-festival fever dream ahead of Tecate Pa’l Norte

On March 26, just one night before the massive wave of Tecate Pa’l Norte takes over the city, Royel Otis will step into Showcenter Complex for a much more intimate kind of chaos.

Niall Horan invites you to his “Dinner Party” with new album announcement
Niall Horan invites you to his “Dinner Party” with new album announcement

Niall Horan’s new album, “Dinner Party”, will be released Friday June 5, 2026.

Girls Running the World: The Girl Groups Defining the Decade
Girls Running the World: The Girl Groups Defining the Decade

The 2020s have proven that the girl group is far from a relic of pop’s past. In fact, the format is thriving more than ever.

Women Artists About to Break—Before the Algorithms Catch Up
Women Artists About to Break—Before the Algorithms Catch Up

Before the algorithms catch up, these are the female artists shaping what comes next.

INTERVIEWS

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Orbiting Identity: Confidence, Community, and Creative Independence in Satellite
Orbiting Identity: Confidence, Community, and Creative Independence in Satellite

In this interview with Not On Stage, Charlotte Sands reflects on how her album Satellite captures a turning point in both her career and personal growth.

Em Beihold on Her Debut Album & Becoming Herself Again
Em Beihold on Her Debut Album & Becoming Herself Again

We got the chance to chat with singer-songwriter Em Beihold about her upcoming debut album, “Tales of a Failed Shapeshifter” in the most recent 1824 press conference!

Dancing at the Edge of the Future: Next Life Delivery Turns Pop Into Soft Resistance
Dancing at the Edge of the Future: Next Life Delivery Turns Pop Into Soft Resistance

Next Life Delivery uses danceable indie pop and DIY visuals to wrap sharp cultural critique, generational anxiety, and dark humor into music that turns joy and movement into subtle resistance.

Meels Returns to Her Folk Roots in New EP “Across The Raccoon Strait”
Meels Returns to Her Folk Roots in New EP “Across The Raccoon Strait”

Meels is starting off 2026 with an amazing classic folk sound and bringing a modern twist to the traditional genre.

NOT ON STAGE

NOT ON STAGE

The idea of Not On Stage is to provide a virtual stage for both upcoming artists and fans to connect, collaborate, and engage with one another in a way that transcends traditional boundaries.