photos & words by Austin Spruill As the blistering summer of 2022 winds down into the cooler weather of fall, musicians and fans alike are treated to a number of high-profile festivals raging across the country, from Welcome to Rockville and Inkcarceration to Rocklahoma and Louder Than Life. However, few were as highly anticipated as this year’s incarnation of Blue Ridge Rock Festival, taking place from September 8–11. Hosted at the world-renowned Virginia International Raceway in Alton, VA, hopes were high for the relatively young festival, as the successes and challenges of 2021 propelled the event further into the spotlight… Read more »
Radio Uprising showcases the greatest bands and artists that tomorrow has to offer, including Origami Angel, Thief Club, GRLwood, and All Hours.
The Wonder Years, much like the TV show after which the band is named, have always been about tapping into real feelings, connecting with the audience, and making their fans feel like they’re not alone.
My Chemical Romance is back.
Today we talk about the #iVote Festival Sweepstakes, the new 5 Seconds of Summer music video, a new Riot Fest announcement, and Yungblud speaking out on Mahsa Amini’s death during a show. — Vote This Election and Win Free Concert Tickets Did you know that early and absentee voting is already taking place? And #iVoted Festival is teaming up with some of your favorite brands and artists to make voting early a little sweeter. Entering their sweepstakes automatically RSVPs you for the live stream of the #iVoted Festival on November 8th AND gives you the chance to win free tickets… Read more »
This week’s Singles Lost in Time features songs by Tiny Moving Parts and Icarus the Owl.
Featured properties: Best in Dough, 9-1-1, Quantum Leap, Reboot, Patton Oswalt: We All Scream, New Amsterdam, Andor, Designing Miami, Chicago Med, Abbott Elementary, Home Economics, Big Sky, Central Park, Bob’s Burgers, The Rookie
This week I have Jordan Witzigreuter from his solo project “The Ready Set.” I first met him in 2009 when my band The Bigger Lights got to tour with him, he was opening for us and within months he exploded and became a superstar on the radio charts. We’ve kept in touch this whole time and have become good friends over the years, I have him on my show and teaches me how he got his start to where he is now, this week on my show!
Geek Girl Riot has got everything you need to know for your next binge-watch. Our Rioters talk: The Rings of Power, Vampire Academy, and The Woman King. They also shout out some of their fave soothing toons, including Bee and PuppyCat!
This week’s Singles Lost in Time features songs by Emiliana Torrini and Black Kids.
