The Blue Note Jazz Club is historically known for its legendary sets by some of the best artists in history. Ray Charles cemented himself in history while performing there, and even modern greats like Saba have put on amazing shows. Since the venue regularly hosts outstanding performances, it was expected that someone as talented as Kota the Friend would take the stage at Blue Note Jazz Club. After performing two shows a day for two days straight, the Brooklyn native held his final show on the night of December 3rd. If there is one thing for sure about that show, it is that the full house of fans will never forget it.

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CTRL.MP3 opened the night with a set that didn’t waste time. It was energetic, fun, and full of great ambiance, chopped-up selections of house, DnB, and something resonant and mid-tempo that felt like it was tuning the room more than hyping it. It was a signal: this night’s about intention.

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On a cold fall night in Seattle, Rico Nasty stormed the Showbox SoDo stage with the same fire that has defined her career. Dressed in a leather biker jacket and matching boots, she wasted no time diving into new tracks from her high-octane album LETHAL, instantly showing Seattle they were in for a ride. WHO WANT IT and BUTTERFLY KISSES set the tone, two tracks from the new album that had the crowd locked in from the jump. READ MORE ONLY ON NVRCOMEHOME.COM

Aminé, Portland native and Pacific Northwest savant, is having a prolific 2025. Coming off the second year of his The Best Day Ever fest and another collaboration with legendary sneaker brand New Balance, he’s cementing himself as more than just a rapper, he's a cultural presence. On Sunday night, Seattle got to experience the full force of that energy. Read more here…

I had the absolute pleasure of being able to attend probably something my 14 year old self would have gone insane for. Jones Beach Theater was sold out for the one and only Big Time Rush. A crowd of custom t-shirts and hats filled the stands at one of the most beautiful venues I had ever been to. Right on the water The Northwell at Jones Beach is exactly where I would want to be to listen to my childhood favorite band while the sun is setting on the water. The energy in the crowd was electric from the moment the gates opened, and by the end of the night, it was clear: Big Time Rush hasn’t missed a beat.

Capitol Hill Block Party’s first fully 21+ weekend felt like a long-overdue breath of fresh air. Gone were the endless ID checks and fenced-off beer pens  replaced with open streets, free-flowing drinks, and a whole new kind of festival ease. With Capitol Hill’s core bars naturally lining the two-block stretch, ID checks moved to the entrance and the streets turned into one giant, unbothered block party. Foot traffic flowed, drinks stayed in hand, and the good vibes stretched from one end of Pike to the other. Read more here…

With a line out the door, Longboat Hall had Toronto natives waiting outside the door for one of the city's rising indie/ R&B artists Lyle Kam. Doors opened and the venue quickly filled similar to opening night at the globe theater. The first opener, Ley Vara,took the stage and immediately began to serenade the crowd with her soft voice and beautiful lyrics. Small interactions with the audience made her performance feel like you have always been friends with Ley.

Known for his unique stage design and introspective music, eem Triplin wrapped up his Melody of a Memory tour in the Big Apple at Irving Plaza. Hitting twenty-eight different venues within the span of two months, with the support of 76tutes and DC the Don, the elements of each artist brought their unique style and energy to create an unforgettable show.

After taking a long and well deserved hiatus from releasing anything new,, Jon Bellion came back to the world of music in what many would describe as an unorthodox fashion.  Using only an unlisted forum and an emailing list to promote his resurgence, Jon began to tap into the hearts of his hungry fans with teasers of new music and behind the scenes content of how the music was made. After selling out his first announced show in seconds on June 9th, He wanted to give fans a chance to listen to the album beforehand with a listening party at the iconic Pioneer Works Warehouse in Brooklyn.

What do you get when you mix Memorial Day weekend, the biggest Latin artist in the world, and a crowd ready to dance ready to dance all night long? You might say it’s a dream come true, but we’d rather Un Sueño.

Not many shows these days come with something free, let alone a free haircut. This is just one highlight of many from Jack Kays’ Washed Up, Dried Out Tour at Irving Plaza. 

Post college, anything that brings a community together can be hard to find. It can be hard to find what people call “third places.” Third places are intuitively what they sound like: places besides work or home where one can gather with others. These settings provide people with a sense of belonging, with a way to nurture connection…. Read More Here

An artist known for his captivating vocals and stage presence, Diamond Cafe took the stage at Elsewhere in Brooklyn on February 20, 2025, to deliver exactly what his repertoire represents…. Ream More Here

Let's set the scene; the last day of winter in Williamsburg, and for what could only have been several hours in line, you were waiting to see your most played artist of the year live on the legendary venue Baby's All Right. This was a dream turned into reality for everyone waiting for the doors to open for the first show of Braden Bales Live! Tour in the USA…. Read More Here