On December 15, 2025, on a chilly Monday night in New York City, I found myself standing in a familiar venue, Mercury Lounge, waiting for Ella Mai to take the stage for her first U.S. headline show in over two years. There was something special about knowing she was returning to the same place where she once played her first headline show in NYC—it felt like a full-circle moment, not just for her, but for the fans who have been following her journey for years. Despite the col

On Saturday, December 13th, 2025, the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, New York was packed wall to wall with fans who traveled from near and far. Machine Gun Kelly (mgk) took the stage for an unforgettable night of live music. The energy in the arena was evident long before the show began. Fans filled the seats wearing mgk merch and punk-inspired outfits that reflected the artist’s unique style and influence. mgk is an artist I’ve wanted to see for so long, so having the privile

On Wednesday, November 19, 2025, the band Die Spitz set up in the 600-cap basement of the First Unitarian Church of Philadelphia for a sold-out show. The pit was a healthy mix of young Philly queers, goths, casual neighborhood show-goers, and old men rock heads (almost all of which were proudly repping Die Spitz merch). The young four-piece punk-rock band from Austin, Texas, are currently on a stretch of headlining shows following the release of their first full length album,

Last Wednesday, on October 29, 2025, at my favorite NYC venue, Mercury Lounge, the Violent Dream Tour brought us all back to the Tumblr days. If you were around in 2014, you know Johnnie Guilbert, maybe not by name, but you know him. Johnnie was THEE Tumblr boy. When you think of "e-boy", you picture Johnnie. Since then, he has developed a platform across all socials, from Tumblr boy to Youtube icon, and now music frontman. Johnnie delivered emotional sets built for the small

The idea of a double headliner seems difficult to pull off, and honestly, I Briston Maroney by Gracie Belk didn’t know what to expect walking into Peach Pit & Briston Maroney’s  Long Hair, Long Life Tour . But they pulled off every chaotic second. If I had to give three quick words for the night: chaotic, whimsical, wonderful. Outside of the madness on stage, Charlotte gave us the perfect setting. It was a not-crazy-hot summer day that made me want to just lay in the grass.

Maude Latour and MARIS provided a night of vibrant energy, heartfelt lyrics, and a sense of unity that only music can create.

Grace Enger is a 22 year old indie pop singer/songwriter born and raised in Hoboken, New Jersey, now living in Los Angeles.