What’s happening to clubs in Miami and why are they closing?
Recently, you may have noticed a concerning trend in Miami's music scene. Two of the city's notable clubs, Heart Nightclub and Ora Nightclub, both announced their closings....
Culture Seeds, the £1 million microgrant program launched by London’s mayor
In the battle to save London's nightlife scene, Mayor Sadiq Khan has taken the next step to aide the cultural community. The newest program is called Culture...
Austin’s Rainey Street loses its only music venue
For Austinites, Rainey Street offers a no-brainer option to go for a night on the town, but also avoid the absolute chaos that is Sixth Street. However,...
CBC Music Festival, the largest all-Canadian music festival, returns this May
The annual CBC Music Festival is set to take place in Toronto again. This unique festival serves to highlight Canadian musicians exclusively and promote Canadian artists of...
The Laurelthirst, Portland’s oldest independent music venue, needs your help
The oldest independent music venue in Portland needs your help. The Laurelthirst has been a bar since the end of Prohibition, opening in 1935. Since 1988, under the...
Seaprog, the musician-run progressive rock festival, hits Seattle in June
In its fifth year, Seattle's own Seaprog (Seattle + Progressive) Festival is back. Columbia City Theater will be full to the brim with progressive rockers from June...
Pitchfork Music Festival returns to Chicago this summer
Pitchfork Music Festival has done it again with the new final (most likely) lineup now released. In their 13th year, Chicago's Union Park will be filled to the...
New York has a new Nightlife Mayor who promises to stop street vomit
Last summer, in an effort to improve government relations with the nightlife community, New York Mayor Bill De Blasio announced the formation of an Office of Nightlife....
Westword Music Showcase releases 2018 headliners
Right now, Denver has one of the hottest music scenes in the country. And it's not hard to understand why. The city has adventurous fans, intelligent promoters,...
Rockin’ Robin, legendary Houston music store, seeking new owner
Whether or not you've heard of Rockin' Robin Guitars and Music (you should have), just know that your favorite music icon probably has. Rockin' Robin is the place...