Crosstown Sounds // May 2024
May has five weekends and three holidays (four, if you count Star Wars Day): (in chronological order) Cinco de Mayo, Mother’s Day, and Memorial...
Tuesday Night Music Club
With Christmas (almost) over, it’s time to plan your New Year’s Eve. Along with a ton of shows to choose from on the big...
LP Release Party // The Troumatics
Indie-rocking band The Troumatics will celebrate the release of their debut album to all streaming platforms with a show at The Cicada (1002 S...
Riot Grrrl is Roaring Back
This is a movement described by words such as “underground,” “punk,” and “Feminist” that was kicked off in the decade of our lord: the...
Crosstown Sounds: And the Nominees Are…
Last week, we enlisted your help narrowing down the many great options for the 27 categories of this year’s Music Awards to a Top...
Destination Decibel: Summer Shows
National tours are inching their way back, plus many of your favorite local artists are now filling their schedules with local and regional shows....
Crosstown Sounds
In preparation for this installment of Crosstown Sounds, I asked my ever-widening circle of local music contacts to tell me where they were playing...
In Sickness & Health
Since this special issue is called Alive & Kicking, let’s call this week’s music section a “wellness check,” shall we? While recently searching for...
December Gigs: Who’s Playing Where Over the Holidays
There are a lot of holiday-themed cultural events this month, but don’t forget your local musos. Plus, merch booths are fantastic places for gifts.
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Crosstown Sounds 04.23.25 // Thin Line Festival, Live from the Omni,...
The weather is beautiful, and there are songs to be sung. Here are some choice upcoming events that include live music. Get out there...



















