album & concert reviews
From bedroom pop to Billboard chart toppers, here’s what our team has to say.
Maggie Rogers and the Don’t Forget Me Tour: An Embarrassingly Emotional and Honest Review
WALC DJ Madison Montoya reviews Maggie Rogers’ Don’t Forget Me Tour at Madison Square Garden
Sweat Tour at MSG: A Review
WALC DJ Jamai Williams reviews Charli xcx & Troye Sivan’s double-headliner Sweat Tour at Madison Square Garden.
Sarah Kinsley’s “The Escaper Tour” at Webster Hall
WALC DJ Ida Fogarty covers Sarah Kinsley’s The Escaper Tour at Webster Hall.
Jazmin Bean’s Traumatic Livelihood Tour at Irving Plaza
WALC VP Christina Ioannides covers Jazmine Bean’s Traumatic Livelihood Tour at Irving Plaza
David Kushner’s “The Dichotomy Tour” at Pier 17, 9/27
WALC VP Christina Ioannides attends David Kushner’s The Dichotomy Tour at Pier 17
On Loveseat Pete
Katrina chats with Loveseat Pete at Brooklyn Bowl’s 4/21 Battle of the Bands.
Lucius’s ‘Wildewoman: The Anniversary Tour’ at Brooklyn Steel, 2/3
The indie-pop band returns to Brooklyn a decade after releasing their debut album.
Glitter and Grit: Inside The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess by Chappell Roan
“The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess transcends being just an album– it emerges as a shimmering disco ball adorned with themes of empowerment, resilience, and unabashed joy.”
Seashells and Synthesizers: Exploring What Happened to the Beach? by Declan McKenna
“Despite the West Coast influence on this album, McKenna remains grounded in his alternative and psychedelic roots, skillfully blending the two to create a sound that is both nostalgic and fresh.”
Still … At Their Very Best: The 1975 Live in Show and in Concert, November 7th, 2023
“It’s been a decade since the release of their debut album, and somehow the fanbase and band have both changed entirely and stayed exactly the same.”
“All The New York Rockers…All In One Place:” Arctic Monkeys at Forest Hills Stadium, September 8 & 9, 2023
“Through inner-tween healing and a reminder that they were going nowhere, Arctic Monkeys delivered two nights of perfectly crafted nostalgia and thrill.”
Femininity, vulnerability, and grief on Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd by Lana Del Rey
Emma discusses the newest Lana Del Rey release: Did you know that there’s a tunnel under Ocean Blvd.
On “The Record,” Boygenius Cements Their Friendship in Song
Supergroup Boygenius release their debut album “The Record” to resounding praise.
Genre Taster - 5 Songs to Get You Into K-RnB
Jae-Hee spotlights the Korean RnB genre, providing a fun ‘taste test’ of a range of songs and singers of the genre.
It’s All Honey: Samia Live at Brooklyn Steel
Emma gives a firsthand account of her experience at Samia’s concert at Brooklyn Steel.
Holly Humberstone Expresses Vulnerability in New Single
Kelly Schwint discusses vulnerability in Holly Humberstone’s October 2022 release, Can You Afford to Lose Me?
Self-Revelation on Madison Cunningham’s ‘Revealer’
Avery takes us through her thoughts on Madison Cunningham’s sophomore album, ‘Revealer’.
And, If It Wasn’t For That Time In The Taxi: Spacey Jane Live at the Bowery Ballroom
JuJu tells you all about Spacey Jane’s concert at the Bowery.
Review: King Krule - Man Alive!
Alyssa reviews King Krule’s latest album Man Alive!
Two New Singles by The Marías That Will Transport You
Gill tells you what’s new with The Marías and their 2 new singles.