Reneé Rapp is a once in a lifetime vocalist. Emerging as a broadway star in 2019, she has seamlessly transitioned into not only being considered a staple queer artist (garnering over 5.8 million monthly listeners on Spotify alone), but a household name. Following the release of the musical film adaption of Mean Girls, as well as her debut studio album, Snow Angel, she has seamlessly transformed into a must-see act when you spot her name on a lineup.
Read MoreAs the grounds of Hinterland Music Festival began to fill Friday evening as the crowd awaited the last performances of the night, Orville Peck emerged for the day's penultimate set. The cowboy and his band strutted on stage, instantly captivating the entirety of the audience with his unique blend of country and enigmatic stage presence.
Read MoreThere was not a single line of sight free from pink cowboy hats as you entered Hinterland Music Festival Sunday morning. From little toddlers covered in pink glitter perched on their parents necks, to a set of grandparents in matching “1-800-HOT-TO-GO” shirts up against the barricades, folks of all ages gathered in the middle of a small town in Iowa to see the rising pop midwest princess Chappell Roan.
Read MoreAmidst the stunning backdrop of the Gorge Amphitheatre, I had the pleasure of interviewing one of country music's most promising new voices, Kassi Ashton, just hours before her highly anticipated performance at Watershed 2024. Opening her set with the energetic and unapologetically honest track "Called Crazy," Kassi set the tone for an unforgettable evening. Our conversation delved into her latest work, career milestones, and aspirations, offering a glimpse into the artist behind the music.
Read MoreKnuckle Puck is a five-piece pop punk band from Chicago. They have been making music and touring together for almost twelve years. With a wide discography from slow, emo classics, to fast-paced, in-your-face screamo anthems, they always put on a great show. Sad Summer Festival is lucky to have all five original band members in attendance, since over the years some have come and gone pursuing their own solo projects.
Read MoreReal Friends has an interesting story. They started their career in 2011 with their EP, This Is Honesty, followed by four albums and several EPs and singles, until 2020. This is when lead singer, Dan Lambton decided to part ways with his bandmates to pursue other projects. Most bands would see this as the end of the road and let the music die, but the rest of the members decided to stick it out and find a new lead singer.
Read MoreWe The Kings is the kind of band that makes you feel young again. The party-like atmosphere they establish from the moment they walk on stage is unmatched. We The Kings is an Alternative Rock band from Central Florida, who have been releasing music since they graduated high school together in 2007. Since they are from Florida and this show was at The BayCare Sound in Clearwater, their families were in attendance and received many shout outs throughout the performance.
Read MoreThe Wonder Years is a six-piece Philadelphia based emo band who have been releasing sad kid anthems since 2010. They can credit a lot of their growth and success to the touring Warped Tour Festival, which took them across the US every summer for many years, until its end in 2018. This tour was the inspiration for Sad Summer, which they are co-headlining this year.
Read MoreThe Maine is a modern rock band out of Phoenix, Arizona who like many other bands on Sad Summer, spent their formative years touring with Warped Tour. They are led by Lead singer and pianist, John O’Callaghan. He is a captivating performer who is not afraid to join his crowd throughout his performances. Before The Maine even hit The BayCare Sound stage, there was a stool placed in front of the barricade, so O’Callaghan could easily jump over.
Read MoreMayday Parade is a Florida-based pop punk/ emo band who co-headlined this years’ Sad Summer Festival, touring across the US this summer. They played last during their hometown stop of the tour in Clearwater, Florida at The BayCare Sound. The band has been consistently releasing music and touring the globe since 2006 and show no signs of slowing down any time soon.
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