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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Conan Gray’s New Single “The Best” Expands the Emotional World of Wishbone
Conan Gray’s New Single “The Best” Expands the Emotional World of Wishbone

With his first release of 2026, Conan Gray surprises fans with the release of his newest single “The Best,” accompanied by the announcement of “Wishbone Deluxe,” featuring 5 new songs from the current era.

Niall Horan’s “Dinner Party” Introduces His Most Personal Album Yet
Niall Horan’s “Dinner Party” Introduces His Most Personal Album Yet

After a nearly 3-year break since the release of his third solo studio album, “The Show,” Niall Horan is coming back strong with the release of his newest single, “Dinner Party.”

Amelia Moore wants to be shown off like a “prom queen” on latest single
Amelia Moore wants to be shown off like a “prom queen” on latest single

Everyone wants to feel loved. Desired. Moore deserves to be treated like, not a princess, but a queen.

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

LIVE COVERAGE

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The Maine Return Home for a Sold-Out Night at The Van Buren: Review & Gallery
The Maine Return Home for a Sold-Out Night at The Van Buren: Review & Gallery

Returning home for the second show of their “I Love You, But I Choose The Maine” tour, The Maine sold out local venue The Van Buren, turning it into a massive celebration of where it all began 20 years ago

GALLERY: a rush of nostalgia with aly & aj
GALLERY: a rush of nostalgia with aly & aj

Aly & AJ delivered an incredible set that blended their classic hits with newer material, showcasing both their growth and signature sound.

A Friday Night with saturdays at your place
A Friday Night with saturdays at your place

It’s March 20th, 2026 in Hartford, CT, and tonight saturdays at your place will be your entertainment.


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.

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.

The Female Collaborations That Defined the 2020s
The Female Collaborations That Defined the 2020s

Each song tells its own story, but together, they build a bigger one: women choosing collaboration over competition.

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.

INTERVIEWS

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Flora’s Embrace on Growth, Change, and Their First Live Show
Flora’s Embrace on Growth, Change, and Their First Live Show

Ryan Oldham and Easton Workman have been producing music for over three years now, and we discussed their processes, integrating life, and imagery throughout this interview.

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.

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.