Seven Bands To See At Boston Calling: #1, WALK THE MOON

Written by Eric Riley.

Boston Calling is here to put summer to rest with a bang. If you’ve kept an eye on us for the last few years, you know the deal. Let’s do this again, shall we? Here is our list of who you need to be keeping an eye out for!

On our list so far: #7. Grey Season/Dirty Bangs, #6. Of Monsters and Men, #5. Twin Shadow, #4. Father John Misty, #3. Hozier, #2. MisterWives

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Today we talk about our #1 pick, WALK THE MOON.

If you managed to
somehow avoid any sporting event, party, wedding, commercial, and radio station
within the last six months, then you may have not heard WALK THE MOON’s “Shut Up
and Dance” (Also, I’m not yelling, that’s just how their name is stylized.). As
massive and inescapable as the song is, it’s far from being all they have to
offer.

Handing the title of #1 Band to See to another band from
Ohio for the second September in a row, with twenty one pilots earning it last
year, it looks like we could have a trend on our hands. Someone do me a huge
favor and call Trent Reznor next year. BC ❤ OH 4EVR.

For fans of: Hellogoodbye, Neon Trees, Cobra Starship
For a taste, check out: “Up 2 U,” “Tightrope,” “Avalanche”
Catch them: Saturday, 6pm

Pinelands Music Festival Wrap-Up Report

Pinelands Music Festival
New Jersey Motorsports Park; Millville, NJ
August 15th, 2015

Lineup:
The lineup was pretty solid, featuring big names such as The Early November, The Spill Canvas, Hellogoodbye, X Ambassadors, and Jukebox the Ghost among others. A-

Crowds:
Each stage at Pinelands (a total of three) was so far away from each other all of the crowds seemed to be dispersed evenly though-out. The one crowd that stood out to me the most was The Spill Canvas. Being the ten year anniversary of “One Fell Swoop,” fans near and far flocked to their set to hear the album in its entirety. B

Grounds:
The area was really clean, even with the lack of garbage cans. Then you have the stage layout which was really nice with two main stages about 200 feet away from each other, and a third stage on the other side of the grounds. Sets were alternated allowing for no overlapping, which was a bonus. B

Weather:
It was a bright sunny day down in the Pinelands. Downside, it was way too dry and humid. B

Amenities:
I noticed there were no charging stations at the festival, unless you had VIP, which was unfortunate for those who needed it. There were two areas filled with porta- potties on both sides and all the food at the festival was supplied by different food trucks. Covering a wide variety of foodie meals, I myself had the Pulled Pork Mac N Cheese. A

Overall:
All in all, it’s really hard to judge a festival during its first year because there is still plenty of bugs they need to work out. To some people that is expected and to others it is not. Although there was a bit of delay on the main stage, it definitely wasn’t enough to stop me from coming back. B

Pinelands Music Festival Artists Announced

Last month, information regarding Pinelands Music Festival’s first day-long event was released and it’s easy to say this is going to be one hell of a good time! The festival will showcase 30 bands and take place across three stages, one of which will spotlight local/regional acts.

The line-up so far includes Magic Man, Liam & Me, Stellar Young, Man On A Mountain, Plantation, The Early November, Jukebox The Ghost, Hellogoodbye, Good Old War, X Ambassadors, You Blew It!, You Me & Everyone We Know, A Great Big Pile of Leaves, Northern Faces, Young Statues, Raccoon Fighter, Where The Ocean Meets The Sky, Palmas, Sleepyface, Cheezy & The Crackers, Mo Lowda & The Humble, The Color & Sound, and The Press War.

Ticket pricing and information can be found below for the event!

Ticket Information & Pricing
$75 for General Admission (Get the early bird special now for $65)!
$150 for VIP

VIP Includes:
-VIP Parking
-Early Entry
-VIP Lounge w/ main stage viewing areas & private restrooms, adjacent to Artist area
-Food & Beverage vouchers
-Merch package including drawstring bag, refillable water bottle, t-shirt, VIP Laminate,  and commemorative ticket

Seven Bands To See At Boston Calling: Viva Viva and Royal Teeth

With Boston Calling just a week away, we’ve decided to make a list of seven bands you do not want to miss. Whether they’re a headliner or an opener, whether they’re hip-hop, dance, rock & roll, or something somewhere in the middle, there are a handful of sets that you’re definitely going to want to pencil into your schedule.

Our list so far includes: Bearstronaut (#7) and Lucius (#6)!

Today, we move on to #5: Viva Viva

AND Royal Teeth

As the winners of the Sonicbids Emerging Artists Competition, the two acts have been added as the openers of the festival’s two days. Whether it is the foot-stomping blues/shoegaze pop of Boston’s Viva Viva!, or Royal Teeth’s gorgeous synth-pop, dual-vocalled sound coming all the way from Louisiana, both bands deserve a spotlight and each will kick off their day with a bang.

For a taste, listen to: Viva Viva!’s “I Can Do Anything” / Royal Teeth’s “Wild”

For fans of: The Strokes, Weezer, Dustin Kensrue / 1997, A Fine Frenzy, HelloGoodbye

Set time: Viva Viva – 9/7, 12:50pm, Red Stage / Royal Teeth – 9/8, 12:50pm, Red Stage.

NEW: Check out FOE for Valentine’s Day Playlists

from some awesome bands including The Academy Is…, Black Cards, Cobra Starship, D.R.U.G.S., Hellogoodbye and Valencia.

also featuring playlists by Set It Off, Barely Blind, and my friends in The Honesty.

click here to see the lists from all the bands mentioned above.

Hellogoodbye tour dates.

Featuring: You,Me, And Everyone We Know, Gold Motel, Jukebox The Ghost, and Now, Now Every Children

1/21 @ Downtown Brew – San Luis Obispo, CA *
1/22 @ Troubador – Los Angeles, CA *
1/23 @ Rhythm Room – Phoenix, AZ *
1/25 @ Cambridge Room – Dallas, TX *
1/26 @ Stubb’s – Austin, TX *
1/27 @ Warehouse Studio @ Houston, TX *
1/28 @ Parish – New Orleans, LA *
1/29 @ Phineas Phogg – Pensacola, FL *
1/30 @ Masquerade – Atlanta, GA *
2/1 @ The Social – Orlanda, FL *
2/4 @ New Brookland Tavern – Columbia, SC *
2/5 @ Greene Street – Greensboro, NC *
2/7 @ Jammin Java – Vienna, VA *
2/8 @ First Unitarian Church – Philadephia, PA *
2/9 @ Highline Ballroom – New York, NY *
2/10 @ Brighton Music Hall – Boston, MA *
2/11 @ School of Rock – S. Hackensack, NJ *
2/12 @ Mr. Small’s – Pittsburgh, PA *
2/13 @ Mod Club – Toronto, ONT *
2/15 @ Grog Shop – Cleveland, OH ^
2/16 @ Eagle Theatre – Pontiac, MI ^
2/17 @ Bottom Lounge – Chicago, IL ^
2/18 @ Blue Moose – Iowa City, IA ^
2/19 @ Bottleneck – Lawrence, KS ^
2/20 @ Marquis Theatre – Denver, CO ^
2/22 @ Complex – Salt Lake City, UT ^
2/23 @ The Venue – Boise, ID ^
2/25 @ El Corazon – Seattle, WA ^
2/26 @ Hawthorne Theatre – Portland, OR ^
2/28 @ Slim’s – San Francisco, CA ^
3/2 @ Chain Reaction – Anaheim, CA ^

* w/ Gold Motel, You, Me, And Everyone We Know and Now, Now Ever
^ w/ Jukebox The Ghost, Gold Motel and Now, Now Every Children