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The Linda Linda's exploded onto the scene in 2021 when their song "Racist Sexist Boy", written about a...well, you know...who said something to drummer Mila de la Garza (who was 10 at the time), went viral. Formed in 2018 in LA, this band of teenagers include guitarist Bela Salazar (19), bassist Eloise Wong (16), guitarist …
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This year wasn’t quite as productive as last year but I was fortunate to attend and photograph some major events, including Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour. That being said, it was also disappointing to be denied for some of my favorite bands like Depeche Mode (twice!!) and the Cure. A nice surprise towards the end of …
Starting off part two of my top shows of 2019 with three shows at Madison Square Garden. As I noted in my previous post, it's been an epic year. The Who at Madison Square Garden - September 1, 2019 The Who (Madison Square Garden) - 1 September 2019 When a legendary band from your childhood …
If you were dating in the late 80s, Richard Marx were a staple of your mixtape. Nowadays, a mixtape means a completely different thing than it did back then but Marx plans to be a part of it as he will be releasing his first studio album in six years with "Limitless" on February 7th. …
Continue reading "Richard Marx brings back memories at Paste Studio – Oct 18, 2019"
Talented multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Grace Potter stopped by Paste Studios on Wednesday as she begins to promote her upcoming solo album “Daylight” set to be released on October 25th. This will be her first studio album since “Midnight” in 2017, which had a more pop/dance vibe. If the first single "Back to Me" (released last …
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When I saw Counterfeit at Knitting Factory last year, I didn't know the history of the band. I had heard their punk/rock debut LP "Together We Are Stronger" and wanted to see this band that had been voted Best Live Act in 2017 at the AIM Independent Music Awards. I had arrived early and discovered …
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Forty five years after The Who played their first ever US show in NYC, they hit Madison Square Garden for the second time this year to kick off the second leg of the "Moving On!" tour. Fans are eagerly anticipating their first studio record since 2006's "Endless Wire" and have even more to look forward …
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This show was at BB King's where you can have dinner while being entertained. The tables are first come first served so, being the nutjob that I am, we got a table right up against the stage. While waiting, we could see Pat doing soundcheck. Taking pictures was obviously a no-no because she turned away …
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