Live Coverage
Ashnikko Closes Out The Smoochies Tour With A Bang
Olivia Garby
Ashnikko Closes Out The Smoochies Tour With A Bang
Olivia Garby

Ashnikko opens a portal into the whimsical Smoochies universe on her final tour stop in Toronto.

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Olivia Garby
Free Throw Electrifies Chicago’s House of Blues
Allie Van Meerten
Free Throw Electrifies Chicago’s House of Blues
Allie Van Meerten

Free Throw makes their last stop of the North American leg of the Moments Before The Wind tour to a sold-out House of Blues in Chicago.

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Allie Van Meerten
Searows Is a Guiding Light For a Ship Lost At Sea
Natalia Pfeiffer
Searows Is a Guiding Light For a Ship Lost At Sea
Natalia Pfeiffer

Searows performs a medley of heart aching works of art at Metro for night in Chicago.

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Natalia Pfeiffer
The Scratch Pull Toronto Like A Dog
Alex Stefan
The Scratch Pull Toronto Like A Dog
Alex Stefan

The Scratch bring their blend of punk and traditional Irish music to Toronto on Part 1 of the Pull Like A Dog World Tour.

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Alex Stefan

LIVE COVERAGE

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Music Extras
25 Forever 5 Star Albums
25 Forever 5 Star Albums

In honor of May 5, OTR presents a non-comprehensive list of our all-time 5 star records.

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Why ‘Almost Famous’ Still Defines the Live Music Experience
Why ‘Almost Famous’ Still Defines the Live Music Experience

Cameron Crowe’s Almost Famous isn’t just a movie; it is a seasonal mood.

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OTR’s Independent Stages for the Ages
OTR’s Independent Stages for the Ages

Shine a spotlight on the independent venues that are the heartbeats of communities across the continent.

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The Best Record Store Day Exclusive Vinyls and Where To Get Them
The Best Record Store Day Exclusive Vinyls and Where To Get Them

Record Store Day 2026 is here— here are the best picks of the year.

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MUSIC EXTRAS

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REVIEWS

Music Reviews
Charli xcx Grapples With the Absurd On Her Latest Single “SS26”
Charli xcx Grapples With the Absurd On Her Latest Single “SS26”

Charli xcx sheds light on the inane truths of the art world in “SS26.”

Blondshell’s Returning Single “Heart Has To Work So Hard” Arrives Tattered and Bruised
Blondshell’s Returning Single “Heart Has To Work So Hard” Arrives Tattered and Bruised

Blondshell is back. Her new single, “Heart Has To Work So Hard” is fueled with just the right amount of grunge and just the right amount of emotional turbulence.

Self-awareness Proves Destructive on Gracie Abrams’ “Hit the Wall”
Self-awareness Proves Destructive on Gracie Abrams’ “Hit the Wall”

Gracie Abrams’ “Hit the Wall” explores a refreshing emotional honesty.

Pollen and Pride: Navigating the Seasonal Shifts of the Soul
Pollen and Pride: Navigating the Seasonal Shifts of the Soul 
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Interviews
An Interview with Cardinals at Kilby Block Party
An Interview with Cardinals at Kilby Block Party

Irish indie band, Cardinals, stopped at Salt Lake City’s Kilby Block Party festival this last weekend, marking the end of their “Masquerade” Live in the USA tour. Like many Irish artists, the past five years have been a period of major growth for the band, with the release of their debut album, Masquerade, back in February marking the culmination point.

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Garret Elias: An Open Door Policy
Garret Elias: An Open Door Policy

Ahead of their Brooklyn show, Garret Elias reflects on the ever-changing live music landscape.

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Satya Retraces the Steps That Led to Her Debut Album
Satya Retraces the Steps That Led to Her Debut Album

Ahead of the album’s June release, the genre-blending singer-songwriter talks all things Yellow House.

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Krooked Kings On Their Latest Album, In Another Life
Krooked Kings On Their Latest Album, In Another Life

Krooked Kings has marked a new chapter of technical songwriting and euphonious instrumental arrangements with their fourth studio album, In Another Life.

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INTERVIEWS

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Festivals
Kilby Block Party returned for the 7th time to SLC with an EPIC weekend of music and moshing
Kilby Block Party returned for the 7th time to SLC with an EPIC weekend of music and moshing

In the age of the “iPhone-concert-epidemic”, KBP weekend was a refreshing burst of bliss from being surrounded by a true music-loving crowd. 

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Welcome Into Eric’s Backyard
Welcome Into Eric’s Backyard

Welcome into the world of Eric’s Backyard Film Festival, a DIY showcase for musicians, artists and filmmakers.

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Shaky Knees 2025: Day 3
Shaky Knees 2025: Day 3

Off the Record Recaps Day 3 of Shaky Knees

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Shaky Knees 2025: Day 2
Shaky Knees 2025: Day 2

Off the Record Covers Day Two Of Shaky Knees 2025

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Shaky Knees 2025: Day 1
Shaky Knees 2025: Day 1

Off the Record Recaps’ Day One of Shaky Knees 2025

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Karl the Fog Headlined Outside Lands 2025 and Let Some Other Bands Play Too
Karl the Fog Headlined Outside Lands 2025 and Let Some Other Bands Play Too

Outside Lands 2025 delivered three days of surprise collabs, new music, and Bay Area magic—plus an unbilled headliner in Karl the Fog, who never missed a set.

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Inside the Heart of DIY at New Friends Fest
Inside the Heart of DIY at New Friends Fest

Spit, sweat, blood, and fists define the New Friends DIY’s community of strength, respect and love for hardcore.

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Minnesota Yacht Club 2025: Three Days of Heart, Heat and Harmony on Harriet Island
Minnesota Yacht Club 2025: Three Days of Heart, Heat and Harmony on Harriet Island

Minnesota Yacht Club continues into 2025 with amazing performances from local artists as well as amazing headliners, Hozier, Fall Out Boy and Green Day

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Hozier, Royel Otis, Clairo and more: Everything you missed at Gov Ball Day 3
Hozier, Royel Otis, Clairo and more: Everything you missed at Gov Ball Day 3

Everything you missed at Day 3 of New York’s Gov Ball.

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Olivia Rodrigo, Conan Gray, MARINA and more: Everything you missed at Gov Ball Day 2
Olivia Rodrigo, Conan Gray, MARINA and more: Everything you missed at Gov Ball Day 2

Day 2 of Gov Ball was filled with enough fun and festivites to last a lifetime.

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Jean Dawson, The Beaches, Role Model and more: Everything you missed at Gov Ball Day 1
Jean Dawson, The Beaches, Role Model and more: Everything you missed at Gov Ball Day 1

The inside scoop on Day 1, Gov Ball 2025.

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Final Day of Kilby Block Party Delivers Rain, Emotion, and an Electric Sendoff
Final Day of Kilby Block Party Delivers Rain, Emotion, and an Electric Sendoff

Shoegaze, singalongs, and a legendary EDM sendoff - Here’s what Kilby Day 4 had in store this year.

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FESTIVALS

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Monthly Recap
The Best of April '26
The Best of April '26

Welcome to a revamped monthly recap!

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Monthly Music Recap: March ‘26
Monthly Music Recap: March ‘26

Reflect on the musical tidings of March with this month’s music recap.

Cover: Lia Pappas-Kemps

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Monthly Music Recap: February ‘26
Monthly Music Recap: February ‘26

Though it was the shortest month of the year, we had our finger on the musical pulse this February.

Cover: Cardinals

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Monthly Music Recap: January ‘26
Monthly Music Recap: January ‘26

The return of fan favorite indie artists and rise of breakout voices are truly making it a Happy New Year.

Cover: Westside Cowboy

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MONTH BY MONTH

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Latest News
Gibson Introduces the Jake Kiszka SG Standard!
Gibson Introduces the Jake Kiszka SG Standard!
Alt-Pop Sibling Duo Wasia Project Back with New Single “2515”
Alt-Pop Sibling Duo Wasia Project Back with New Single “2515”
Pluck Up Billy Strings’ Fall 2026 Tour Dates
Pluck Up Billy Strings’ Fall 2026 Tour Dates
Just Like Heaven Festival Announces 2026 Lineup
Just Like Heaven Festival Announces 2026 Lineup

MUSIC NEWS

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