Scott Lapatine

I have just arrived in Memphis for Beale Street Music Festival. I’ve never been here before and this lineup has a lot going on: Indie rock faves Spoon, Modest Mouse, Soccer Mommy, and Kurt Vile, sure… also Moneybagg Yo, Lindsey Buckingham, Chevelle, and Patty Griffin… a bunch of ’90s alternative acts I have a soft spot for (Smashing Pumpkins,  » Read More

Happy Earth Day! Here’s Ringo Starr talking about climate change in a Surfbort shirt.  » Read More

It’s the first First Day Of Coachella in three years and this edition’s festivalgoers can expect a just-added performance by Arcade Fire, a “surprise” performance by Justin Bieber, the final performances by Brockhampton, and the absence of Ye and COVID precautions.  » Read More