Hovvdy performing at Vogue Theatre in Vancouver, BC on February 2, 2024. All photos taken by Emma-Jane Dotchuk.
Micky Dolenz | New Hope
Micky Dolenz performing at New Hope Winery in New Hope, PA on February 2, 2024. All photos taken by Betsy Brody.
Tashaki Miyaki | Los Angeles
Tashaki Miyaki (with support from Johnny Payne) performing at Bootleg Theater in Los Angeles, CA on February 2, 2020. All photos taken by Gil Willow.
Blueface | Oklahoma City
Blueface makes it to Oklahoma City after a mishap in LA, performs to a sold-out crowd, and “Thotiana” has the whole crowd on bust down.
The widely accepted rapper known as Blueface encountered LA law enforcement the night before he landed his untouched performance in Oklahoma City, OK. Luckily, Blueface was released hours after being detained and able to make the Oklahoma City show. Blueface is an emerging artist out of West Los Angeles with his hit songs Thotiana, Bleed It, and Respect My Crypn. Blueface continues to impress everyone as he is becoming more viral each day and has mentioned himself to be the next big thing in various interviews.
As Next Year Entertainment prepared Oklahoma City for Blueface’s performance the fans were ecstatic. The Fresh Sound Lounge ended up packed full of people even filling up the top floor. After this sold-out show, everything says that Next Year Ent. will continue to bring the momentum to Oklahoma City’s audience. Their next show at the Fresh Sound Lounge will be headlining Quando Rondo and is set for February 23rd.
Blueface’s refined original dance move called the “Bust Down” made viral through his song Thotiana kept the energy at an all-time high throughout the performance Saturday night. Thotiana seems to be the new Blueface anthem from the crowd’s reactions. Before exiting the building Blueface left his fans with one last thing throwing his blue Adidas jacket into the crowd. The jacket is now believed to be in multiple pieces after the security guards had to step in over the excitement on the occurrence—sharing is caring, right? As of late Blueface has gained attention at a fast rate and seems he has no intention of slowing down, the people are left to wonder what’s the limits when it comes to the 22-year-old rapper’s career.
Have you heard of Blueface and if so, what’s your favorite song?
Words and photos by Colt Liles.
Mammoth Grinder | Washington DC
Mammoth Grinder performing at Rock & Roll Hotel in Washington DC on February 2, 2018. All photos taken by Jamie Langley.
Neck Deep | New York City
From the release of their new record ‘The Peace and The Panic,’ Neck Deep is one band everyone needs on their radar. The band put on one of their best performances on Friday night at the PlayStation Theatre. They hyped up the crowd by having a white sheet that covered the stage at the start of the show, having only their shadows be visible until the very last second before the music started. Starting off their set with 'Judgement Day,' Neck Deep played one of their newest songs, along with some oldies like ‘Lime Street’ and ‘Kick Up The Roots.’ The band continuously managed to put a smile on fans faces and had them crowd surfing throughout their entire performance.
Words and photos by Christina Morgan.
Seaway | New York City
Seaway performing at PlayStation Theater in New York City on February 2, 2018. All photos taken by Christina Morgan.
Creeper | New York City
Creeper is a group that hails from the UK, like Neck Deep, and have been nicknamed ‘horror punk.’ From the second they stepped out onto the stage at PlayStation Theater, they had such an infectious energy that transferred its way into the crowd. It was incredible to see just how many people were singing along to their songs. The band was in constant motion throughout their entire performance. With songs like ‘Suzanne’ and ‘Misery,’ they really knew how to get the crowd going. Creeper is a band with incredible talent, and an explosive energy that you simply cannot miss.
Words and photos by Christina Morgan
Speak Low If You Speak Love | New York City
Speak Low If You Speak Love performing at PlayStation Theater in New York City on February 2, 2018. All photos taken by Christina Morgan.