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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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“The Great Divide” Is Noah Kahan’s Return To The music Scene
“The Great Divide” Is Noah Kahan’s Return To The music Scene

Noah Kahan’s “The Great Divide” is a raw, guitar-driven reflection on friendship, regret, faith, and the painful realization that he failed to see a struggling friend before they drifted apart fully.

Dove Cameron drops the cover song we didn’t know we needed ahead of new Amazon Prime series
Dove Cameron drops the cover song we didn’t know we needed ahead of new Amazon Prime series

Dove Cameron has released a sultry cover of The Arctic Monkeys’ 2013 hit, “Do I Wanna Know?” …and it’s a cover we didn’t know we needed!

Truman Sinclair’s Rivers of Sugar and Blood Is an EP About Growing Up With Your Heart Exposed
Truman Sinclair’s Rivers of Sugar and Blood Is an EP About Growing Up With Your Heart Exposed

Truman Sinclair’s Rivers of Sugar and Blood is a raw, self-produced EP that turns depression, friendship, and growing pains into intimate, cinematic indie-folk songs that linger long after they end.

Ari Lennox Turns Empty Space Into Slow-Burning Soul in “Vacancy”
Ari Lennox Turns Empty Space Into Slow-Burning Soul in “Vacancy”

Vacancy is a warm, groove-soaked Ari Lennox album that blends playful sensuality with quiet yearning,

LIVE COVERAGE

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Chicago’s very own Sarah Krohn dazzles at Park West
Chicago’s very own Sarah Krohn dazzles at Park West

Indie-pop rocker Sarah Krohn graced Park West with her presence on Friday, January 30, 2026.

PARTYOF2 shows what it really means to party at the echo
PARTYOF2 shows what it really means to party at the echo

Setting the stage at The Echo on Jan 28th, PARTYOF2 sets the bar high for what it means to party. The hip hop duo is comprised of SWIM and Jada, two childhood friends. Alongside them was opener, detahjae, and dj, SOUNDBWOY.

THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE REMINDS US GOTH IS THRIVING IN NEW HAVEN, CT
THE BIRTHDAY MASSACRE REMINDS US GOTH IS THRIVING IN NEW HAVEN, CT

The Birthday Massacre bring darkwave to New Haven, CT, on The Dark Winter Tour at Toad’s Place on January 21st, 2026.

Glimmers brings the art of shattering to ceremony fest
Glimmers brings the art of shattering to ceremony fest

Set the scene: Glimmers kicks things off at the Row One stage at Ceremony Fest back in November in the heart of Nashville.

NEWS

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No Bots, No Transfers: Noah Kahan Announces 2026 Tour With New Presale Policies
No Bots, No Transfers: Noah Kahan Announces 2026 Tour With New Presale Policies

Folk and pop singer/songwriter, Grammy-nominated artist Noah Kahan has just announced his 2026 summer tour and upcoming album, The Great Divide, set to be released April 24th

Where the World Meets the Main Stage
Where the World Meets the Main Stage

Different languages, different crowds, different landscapes, but the same shared ritual: thousands of people, one stage, and the feeling that, for that moment, nowhere else in the world matters more.

2026 Grammys Recap: The Biggest Winners of the Night
2026 Grammys Recap: The Biggest Winners of the Night

The 2026 Grammys celebrated major wins from Bad Bunny, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar and SZA, and rising star Olivia Dean, highlighting a year of genre-blending hits and breakthrough talent.

The Best Fictional Bands That Had No Right to Go This Hard
The Best Fictional Bands That Had No Right to Go This Hard

They might not be real, but the feelings they soundtrack? Extremely real.

INTERVIEWS

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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.

From New Zealand to LA, Benee’s Album Is Her Most Intricate Work yet.
From New Zealand to LA, Benee’s Album Is Her Most Intricate Work yet.

Benee’s new album, “Ur an Angel I’m Just Particles,” delves deeper into her journey from her move from New Zealand to LA and the writing of her album during that time.

Art In Every Medium : Diana Silvers on Photography, Folk Music, And crafting Honest Stories
Art In Every Medium : Diana Silvers on Photography, Folk Music, And crafting Honest Stories

Diana Silvers reflects on creativity, feminism, and finding her truest self through music at the 1824 press conference.

A Glimpse into Tomorrow's Melancholy: Leith Ross Unveils Upcoming Album at 1824 Press Conference
A Glimpse into Tomorrow's Melancholy: Leith Ross Unveils Upcoming Album at 1824 Press Conference

Not On Stage had a chance to ask Leith Ross a question in the recent 1824 press conference.

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.