Sometimes it is possible to catch the same artist at two very different occasions and locations, which can particularly highlight great songwriting and musicianship. While attending Welcome Campers festival in Massachussets over Memorial Day weekend, I was eagerly awaiting the closing act of the intimate event and when Henry Jamison[…]
On the first night we sat in an amphitheater across the campfire and Aisha Badru was playing acoustic guitar accompanied by soft keyboard sounds. The fire crackled while she filled us in on the remarkable story of her life and even the starting rain could not dampen the magic of[…]
Welcome Campers Festival Spending Memorial Day weekend in a summer camp, all expenses paid? With an eclectic lineup of indie artists, many of whom we have covered over the years on glamglare? That sounds too good to resist we thought and bought tickets. For the full price, by the way,[…]
After playing the glamglare showcase at SXSW, we could welcome åMBe and her stunning show back to our hometown stage at The Delancey. She was in great company with glam rockers The FMs, electronic music wizard Electric Djinn and NYCs rising techno DJ Karina Revolver. With that bang we go[…]
Jonna Lee aka ionnalee fka iamamiwhoami has always been more than a musician. Whatever the Swedish artist does feels like part of a larger concept: the music, the visuals and even her own appearance are to be full of symbols and mysterious references. This was clear from the first moment[…]
At Brooklyn’s popular bar and music venue Union Pool many shows become a communal experience, even more so when a beloved local musician celebrates the release of her anticipated debut album. Michelle Birsky aka Birch had something special planned for the night: she shared the stage with two other talented[…]
Two of our favorite New York acts came back to the glamglare stage in March and put on a fabulous show: Danielle Cardona as well as Kid Midnight. Before them Sarah Packiam, who flew in from Miami, dazzled the audience. Sarah performed together with a drummer she has never met[…]
Our second annual official SXSW showcase took place in the beautiful venue of The Townsend, which is – as opposed to many other Austin venues – dedicated to the enjoyment of music: the bar is outside the actual music room, and the stage and the dark walls invite to listen[…]
Were you there? This was quite the night! Four female electronic dance and eclectic pop music producers plus one techno DJ kept the audience on their toes. See for yourself: Hydrah Connect with Hydrah on Facebook and check out her site. Rivita Connect with Rivita on Facebook and check out[…]
The most exciting and memorable SXSW moments happen when you least expect them; when you are blown away by a new act that you didn’t know before, or by arriving a bit too early to see somebody you had on your must-see list and see someone else instead. Or maybe[…]
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