Touring life in 2026 moves fast, yet quiet moments between shows have gained fresh meaning. Artists step off stage, and attention shifts from crowds to screens, headphones, and small rituals
The Huntress and Holder of Hands phoenixed from the loss of songwriter MorganEve Swain’s husband and musical partner, Dave Lamb (Brown Bird) in 2014 and has since evolved to encompass
In 2008, the green room was a room. In 2018, it was a vibe. In 2026, it’s infrastructure. There is no longer a moment where artists step away from the
There is a stretch at almost every major festival when the music stops, and the field stands still. The crew resets the stage. The crowd checks the time. Phones come
The past year has been something of a comeback for The Barr Brothers, who have long been one of the most underrated bands of the indie folk scene. Late last
Just a couple of measures into the opening song of José González’s new album Against the Dying of the Light, you get the feeling that even if you had heard
