Twitch Stream Aid raises money for the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for WHO today

March 28, 2020 by Terrance Pryor in Gaming, Music

Streaming platform Twitch will help raise money for the COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund for WHO with their 12-hour charity stream titled Stream Aid today (Saturday, March 28).

Starting at 9 a.m. PST/12 p.m EST, a slew of musicians, athletes, and gamers will join forces for a good time. Plenty of musicians will be on hand to deliver musical performances, including Ellie Goulding, Krewella, and Jordin Sparks. A handful of musical acts, including Kaskade, Joe Jonas, and Lost Kings will have some friendly competition in Fortnite and Uno on Twitch Rivals’ stream. You can check out who’ll appear on the stream below. Twitch streamers can be featured on the stream by using the TwitchStreamAid tag during their stream.

The entire schedule can be found here. The main stream can be found here while Twitch Rivals’ stream is here.

The five best NYC concerts for the week of March 2, 2020

March 02, 2020 by Terrance Pryor in Music

Trying to find something to do in New York City this week? A concert is always a great way to spend a night in the city! These are the best five concerts taking place in the city from Monday, March 2 through Sunday, March 8. Tickets for these shows are on sale to the general public right now.

Thursday, March 5

Anna Shoemaker @ Mercury Lounge

Philadelphia singer-songwriter Anna Shoemaker will perform inside the Mercury Lounge to promote their new EP Everything Is Embarrassing, which is the follow up to their 2018 release East Side. The artist turned heads with their 2017 mashup Kendrick Lamar’s "Bitch Don’t Kill My Vibe" and Chance the Rapper’s "Cocoa Butter Kisses."

Silversun Pickups, The New Regime @ Brooklyn Steel

While tickets for Silversun Pickups’ Brooklyn Steel performance on Friday, March 6 are gone, there's still some left for their Thursday gig. The band are in tour plugging their latest studio album Widow's Weeds, which includes the charting single "It Doesn't Matter Why." The New Regime, who will release their new album Heart Mind Body & Soul on Friday, will also perform.

Saturday, March 7

Tchami, DLMT @ Terminal 5

Last week was a major week for French producer Tchami. They recently co-produced Lady Gaga's new single “Stupid Love," and they unveiled two tracks from their debut studio album. Tchami’s Elevation Tour comes to Terminal 5 with support from DLMT, who topped the Dance/Mix Show Airplay chart with their collaboration with Mahalo and Lily Denning called "So Cold."

Sunday, March 8

1Team @ Music Hall of Williamsburg

Rising K pop group 1Team will head to Brooklyn on their first U.S. tour. Debuting last year, the act have been burning the charts with three EPs to their name so far. Their latest EP titled One was released back in November.

Sky-Pony, Lakes @ Mercury Lounge

Brooklyn indie pop outfit Sky-Pony, which includes husband-and-wife couple Lauren Worsham and Kyle Jarrow, will take over Mercury Lounge following a hiatus. In 2015, the outfit unveiled their debut studio album Beautiful Monster. The following year, they delivered the stage show The Wildness. NYC grunge pop band Lakes will open.

The five best Los Angeles concerts for the week of February 3, 2020

February 03, 2020 by Terrance Pryor in Music

Are you looking for something to do in Los Angeles after clocking out from work? Fortunately, live music is always the perfect solution for a great night on the town. We look at five great concerts taking place in the region from Monday, February 3 through Sunday, February 9. Tickets for these shows are on sale to the general public right now.

Friday, February 7

Silversun Pickups, Eliza & The Delusionals @ The Wiltern

Silversun Pickups will have a hometown gig in the midst of their North American headlining tour. The group are promoting their latest studio album Widow's Weeds, which peaked at number two on the Independent Albums chart and number five on the Alternative Albums chart. Joining them as support are Australian rockers Eliza & The Delusionals, who will release their new EP A State of Living in an Objective Reality on March 20.

The 69 Eyes, Wednesday 13 @ Whisky A Go-Go

Goth rock group The 69 Eyes return to the region to plug their new studio album West End. The 11-track album, which was produced by longtime producer Johnny Lee Michaels, includes guest vocals from Wednesday 13, Beastö Blancö's Calico Cooper, and Cradle Of Filth's Dani Filth. Last year, the band embarked on their first tour in the United States in a decade. Wednesday 13, new Napalm Records signees Sumo Cyco, and The Crowned will join as support.

Saturday, February 8

Begonia, Communicant @ The Hi Hat

Canadian pop outfit Begonia make their way to The Hi Hat to promote their debut studio album Fear. The 13-track album was co-produced by Begonia, Marcus Paquin and Royal Canoe members Matt Schellenberg and Matt Peters. The artist has been earning a fanbase performing at major festivals such as Way Home Festival and Winnipeg Folk Fest. Communicant and Your Angel will open the show.

Breathe Carolina, Onlychild @ The Roxy

Breathe Carolina will celebrate their entire discography with a special performance at The Roxy. This means the electronicore-turned-EDM group will perform fan favorites from their earlier albums, which haven't been touched in years. In November, Breathe Carolina unveiled their new studio album, Dead: The Album, which debuted at number six on the Dance/Electronic Albums chart. Onlychild will open.

Sunday, February 9

Midnight Sister, Banny Grove @ The Moroccan Lounge

Indie pop group Midnight Sister will headline a special night at The Moroccan Lounge with support from their favorite Los Angeles acts. Banny Grove, Eyeshadow, and Bambina will take part of this Sunday evening shindig. Midnight Sister's last studio album was 2017's Saturn Over Sunset. The group began working on the follow up back in March of last year.

Silversun Pickups announce 2020 U.S. tour, Eliza & The Delusionals appearing on select dates

December 09, 2019 by Terrance Pryor in Music

Silversun Pickups will tour across the United States this winter in support of their latest album Widow's Weeds.

Revealed today, the tour will kick off on February 4 inside Ventura’s Majestic Ventura Theatre. The trek will conclude inside Minneapolis’ First Avenue on March 23. From February 4 through February 22, Silversun Pickups will be joined by special guests Eliza & The Delusionals, who will be promoting their new single “Just Exist”.

Tickets will go on sale to the general public this Friday (December 13) at 10 a.m. local time. Pre-sale tickets will be available here tomorrow (December 10) with the code “DONTKNOWYET.” Silversun Pickups will close 2019 with a slew of performances in Oregon, California, and Arizona. Tickets for those gigs are on sale right now.

Silversun Pickups have also unveiled the music video for their latest single “Don’t Know Yet,” which was directed by Alan Del Rio Ortiz.

Silversun Pickups tour dates

December 13 – Eugene, OR – McDonald Theatre ^

December 14 – Portland, OR – Concert For Kids @ Crystal Ballroom

December 14 – Portland, OR – Crystal Ballroom [SOLD OUT]

December 16 – Sacramento, CA – Ace Of Spades ^ [SOLD OUT]

December 17 – San Diego, CA – The Observatory ^ [SOLD OUT]

December 18 – Tempe, AZ – Zia Records In-Store

December 18 – Tempe, AZ – Marquee Theatre ^

February 04 – Ventura, CA – The Majestic Ventura Theatre *

February 05 – Santa Ana, CA – The Observatory *

February 07 – Los Angeles, CA – The Wiltern *