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Beautiful Chaos With Foxtide
The anticipation for this show was astronomical. Foxtide touched down in New York City with nothing but electric energy. Formed in San Diego, CA, Foxtide has turned into one of the bands with the most potential in the scene right now. These guys have underrated written all over.

Susana Gomez
May 93 min read


Interview: Borderline - From Auckland to the Lower East Side
There's something very special about seeing a band grow in real time, and Borderline seems to be climbing the ladder of success at 100 miles an hour. The boys are taking their music to the next level and I cannot get enough of it. Formed in Auckland, New Zealand, Jackson Boswell (Drums), Max Harries (Bass and Saxophone), Ben Glanfield (Lead Vocals, Keys and Guitar) and Matt McFadden (Lead Guitar) have been releasing music together for almost 5 years, but their sound continues

Susana Gomez
Apr 293 min read


Ella Mai Kicks Off Her Next Era With Intimate Mercury Lounge Headline Show
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
Kai Garcia
Jan 122 min read


Johnnie Guilbert and Chandler Leighton Turn Mercury Lounge Into an Intimate Alt-Pop Safe Haven on the Violent Dream Tour
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

Jackie Spitz
Nov 3, 20253 min read
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