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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.

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,

Love in the Ruins, Light Through the Cracks In Holly Humberstone’s New Single
Love in the Ruins, Light Through the Cracks In Holly Humberstone’s New Single

“To Love Somebody” is a cinematic, emotionally raw pop track where Holly Humberstone embraces love’s beauty and damage with striking vulnerability and growing sonic confidence.

LIVE COVERAGE

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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.

Peach Pit Spreads Christmas Cheer At The 18th Annual Kingfisher Bluez Christmas Party.
Peach Pit Spreads Christmas Cheer At The 18th Annual Kingfisher Bluez Christmas Party.

The Kingfisher Bluez Christmas Party is an annual fundraiser at The Commodore Ballroom featuring local bands, headlined by Peach Pit, with all proceeds donated to a B.C. crisis centre.

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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.

“god forbid…” LØLØ announces her second album + new tour!
“god forbid…” LØLØ announces her second album + new tour!

LØLØ’s new album, “god forbid a girl spits out her feelings!”, will be released Friday April 17, 2026.

Audrey Hobert announces additional “The Staircase To Stardom” Tour dates
Audrey Hobert announces additional “The Staircase To Stardom” Tour dates

Audrey Hobert will visit North America, Europe, New Zealand, and Australia on the upcoming “The Staircase To Stardom” Tour.

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

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