Slow Simmer of Bliss: Post NC Release “Egress (Second Hall)”

As the Las Vegas music scene booms with new post-quarantine acts, there is one name that gets brought up repeatedly amongst several circles: Post NC. This trio consists of Leo Bagel on keys, Samuel Ramirez on guitar, and Marcus Flippen on drums. These three have made their claim in the local scene with an aptitude […]

Ode to the Free Spirit: An Interview with Ha Vay

Described by the creative mind behind Ha Vay as a “hyperactive dream state,” San Francisco-based duo stopped by The Griffin last week for their first Vegas show. The project, a pandemic baby, was born amidst the shutdown while Ha Vay (vocalist/writer) and Elliott (guitarist/producer) quarantined together: “We started producing some of my solo songwriting projects […]

Riz La Vie in New York

February 26th, 2023: It was a very special night at Bowery Ballroom. Riz La Vie was performing and celebrating his birthday with a room full of adoring fans. The energy was high as we all stood in that room to shout “Happy Birthday” to an artist we all love and adore. The night started off […]

A Gauzey Night at Eagle Aerie Hall

On President’s Day night, Slow Crush made their stop in Vegas while on tour with Trauma Ray and Death Bells with a special opening by Las Vegas skramz band, Roman Candle. Eagle Aerie Hall was filled with shoegazers who had made the drive down to locally named “Hendertucky” for a gauzy reverbed dreamscape show. Roman […]

Ha Vay, Elevated Undergrounds, and Madison Deaver at the Griffin

Chaotic winds and dust storms didn’t stop the show from going on at the Griffin this past Tuesday night on February 21st. Touring band Hay Vay from San Francisco joined local bands Elevated Undergrounds and Madison Deaver. The crowd was decently sized considering the weather conditions. Outside, Fremont street was nearly empty, everyone inside avoiding […]

The Red Sea Release “Gate Of Tears”

The Red Sea is a 5-piece band from Las Vegas, Nevada. They find their space to exist between their love for the abrasive, ominous sounds of post punk and the pristine, beautiful precision found in the R&B of the past and present. Guitarist and vocalist Isaac Hagos started the band in 2021 with long time […]

An Interview with Rose Levee

Rose Levee is a four-piece band made up of Daniel Hernandez on lead guitar, Charlotte Leon on vocals, Jo Avila on bass, and Carlos Herrera on drums. Rose Levee refuses to be boxed into a single genre. They derive their unique sound from a plethora of influences ranging from their distinct tastes in music and […]

Billy Tibbals and Mac Saturn in NYC

February 4th, 2023: Billy Tibbals and Mac Saturn came to Racket in New York City and reminded me of why I love going to concerts. These are the bands that are reviving live music. Every moment from that night had life. Each band had their unique style, and you could tell the whole show that […]

Almost Monday in NYC

January 30th, 2023: It was a very special first night of tour for San Diego-born band Almost Monday. Starting a tour in New York on your first headlining tour is a bold move. Some people like to warm up and come here towards the end, maybe the middle of their tour, but Almost Monday executed […]

CANDY: Back at Post 8 with BIB

Earlier this week on Sunday night, CANDY was back at Legion Post 8 touring with raw, noisy, Omaha band BIB. CANDY is finishing up a third tour for their latest album release Heaven Is Here, Las Vegas being their eighth stop on the West Coast Tour. This January tour also included gigs in California, Washington, […]