#Badflower Dallas

[jordanbufordphotography]

Badflower at South Side Ballroom in Dallas, Texas. (March 22nd, 2019) [Part I]

[robinruns]

MCR NORTH AMERICAN TOUR OPENERS MASTERLIST

Badflower - NY, Boston

Devil Master - Philly, Dallas, Houston

Dilly Dally - Oklahoma City, San Antonio, Nashville, Cincinnati

Ghösh - Elmont (NY)

Kimya Dawson - Tacoma

Meg Myers - Albany, Uncasville, Montreal, Toronto, LA

Midtown - NJ, FL, TX, CA

Nothing - TBA

Shannon and the Clams - TBA

Soul Glo - Raleigh

Surfbort - Oakland

Taking Back Sunday - TBA

The Bouncing Souls - Same as Ghösh

The Homeless Gospel Choir - Newark

The Lemon Twigs - TBA

Thursday - Boston, Brooklyn, Detroit, St Paul, Newark, LA

Turnstile - TBA

Waterparks - Same as Meg Myers

Youth Code - Denver, Portland, Vegas, LA

Updates in bold, as of 4:51 PM central

[posts-from-a-darker-parxgang]

josh and i were jammin out to the badflower dallas show earlier and he Literally Got Up On The Counter but i had to make him get down because if someone gets a concussion mom is Not going to be happy lmaoooo

[drifftkail-blog]

I was so #stoked to finally catch #Badflower (long-time favorite!) opening for #NothingMore at @southsideballroom 🤘. PC @drifft.kail for @drifft.blog #rock #rockstar #incredible #live #music #musiciansofinstagram #livemusic #livemusicphotography #musicians #dallas #austintx #guitar #drum #crazy #singer #vip #photographer #concert #photography #girlphotographer #bestoftexas #band #bestmusic (at South Side Ballroom) https://www.instagram.com/drifft.kail/p/BvZXcpaFamM/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=17bdic0iml671

[frverwinter]

Promise Me

pairing: dallas winston x reader

warnings: none i think

notes:

i apologize in advance if this is not so good, i haven’t written anything proper in so long 🥺 & this was inspired by the song promise me by badflower <33

･ﾟ: *✧･ﾟ:*: ･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ

You and Dallas crashed on the bed, laying next to each other and thinking of everything but nothing at the same time. Every once in a while you’d take a glance at Dallas’ face, taking in every little detail. How he had a cut above his lip but was too prideful to ask if you could clean it up, how his hair stuck up from him tugging at it in distress. You were so enthralled with the details he held that you didn’t notice his eyes on you. Once you did, you couldn’t help but smile, which made his frown disappear quickly.

“You’re so beautiful,” He spoke, his thumb grazing your cheek and his fingers occasionally moving to tuck the fallen strands of hair behind your ear. You cuddled into his chest and fiddled with his St. Christopher— the necklace he planned on giving to you soon. You could hear his heartbeat which was comforting to you, knowing he was here right now is all that mattered.

“Promise me,” He said with a quiet tone, “promise me that we’ll never grow old. Or when we’re no longer young, we’ll still be together laughing.”

At first, you stayed silent. You wondered what made him think this, why was this one of his thoughts?

“Okay.” You tangled your fingers with his, “I promise you.”

The both of you held each other in silence, and your mind pondered at the promise you just made. A promise that can be broken within a second. To you, nothing lasted forever, especially with Dallas. He took too many risks that are life-threatening and you knew you could lose him at any moment, and you knew he had many issues that could make him walk away someday.

“Even when times get hard, i won’t walk away without you. I’m nothing like my parents.” He promised, pressing his lips to your forehead and holding you close.

“I’ll love you ‘till forever, Dal.” You whispered into his chest, letting yourself fall asleep in his protective arms and to the sound of his beating heart and quiet breathing.

[themusicenthusiast]

Friday, March 22nd, 2019 – Badflower Delights Dallas Fans with a Brief but Intense Performance at South Side Ballroom

Photos by Jordan Buford Photography 2017 was the year Badflower really began to introduce themselves to music fans, even if relatively few took notice at the time. 2018 was the breakout year for the quartet that hails from Los Angeles thanks to a massively successful single; and now, 2019 is poised to be a banner year for the young group who has suddenly found themselves at the forefront of the rock ‘n’ roll world. Their highly anticipated debut LP OK, I'M SICK (out via Big Machine Records / John Varvatos Records) had dropped one short month ago, an album that is certain to propel Badflower to new heights. And their first tour to promote that record found them on the road supporting Nothing More, that tour finding its way to Dallas on this Friday night, where, between those two, it was kind of difficult to tell who patrons were more excited for. Certainly the headliner was responsible for the majority of the draw at South Side Ballroom, but with Badflower having generated so much buzz at the moment, you could sense the curiosity and anticipation that surrounded their set. That was especially true since a lot of attendees had likely never actually seen Badflower before, and, at least like myself, were interested to discover if all of the hype surrounding them was appropriate or not.

They came armed with their own lighting, several panels with multiple lights on each one placed behind them, resulting in a performance that was reliant on creating an atmosphere; the front lighting being almost nonexistent. Simple as that was, it went a long way in terms of presentation; the four-piece outfit taking the stage promptly at 7:20 that evening, radiating a subtle confidence that said they were more than comfortable in a venue of this scale with several hundred people looking on at them. They quickly set things in motion with the lead track from their full-length, the manic sounding “x ANA x” kicking off the wild ride they had in store for listeners. The thing about Badflower is they can’t really be pigeonholed into one specific sound. Sure, they’re a rock band, though they incorporate various styles into their music, the lead track being as chaotic as the desperation that is heard in the lyrics. Perhaps what was most remarkable, the recording of that song sounds so authentic that one would think it might be challenging to replicate the urgency and rawness of it in the live environment, particularly in regards to singer and rhythm guitarist Josh Katz and what’s required of him as a vocalist. They pulled it off perfectly, though, even making sure the performance matched. During an instrumental break Katz abruptly dropped to the floor, laying on his back and shredding; while Alex Espiritu had plenty of room over on stage left and was frequently seen leaping into the air with his bass.

Hitting the key highlights from OK, I’M SICK, they also appeased any longtime and/or loyal fans with several cuts from the 2016 EP, Temper. The garage rock sounding “Drop Dead” was the first of a couple consecutive ones, and it was during that number that the spectators really began to get a look at what Badflower was truly capable of. A quick backbend Katz did at the edge of the stage, leaning over the pit that separated them from the audience soon turned into him stretching out across the relatively narrow gap, steadying himself with one foot on the barricade. A grin spread across his face as he attacked his guitar, putting on a brief clinic for a few lucky patrons as he brandished it close to their faces. It was a classic rock star move to be honest, and if anyone was still having doubts that dismissed them. Badflower was legit, and rather it was intentional or not, they were at least going to attempt to steal the show.

“How many of you have heard our new album?” Katz asked once they had knocked out another track. A great deal of fanfare acted as his answer. “Do you have an open mind?” he questioned, which was met with the same enthusiasm. “Are you sure?” he finished, suddenly sounding more cautionary, as if he hoped the concertgoers were truly ready for what they were about to receive.

“Die” minces no words, and no one seemed to care about the bluntness of it. A politically charged anthem that airs their feelings regarding the current presidential administration the delivery of it was teeming with venom. A nice touch given that sonically there’s something of a punk approach to that song, which served to really invigorate the crowd. Upon first listening to the record that’s a track that comes out of left field, sounding unlike anything else that Badflower has created, and that’s meant in the best possible way. It had that same effect in the live setting, no one knowing that powerhouse that’s marked by disgust and loathing was coming, and it struck with a fury. That blistering intensity allowed it to stand out as arguably the best song of their set, even rivaling – and in my opinion surpassing -- the beloved “Ghost” that has dominated the radio waves since its release. Before that hit single was performed Katz addressed everyone, mentioning that since this wasn’t their show, they didn’t have the time to go through a full set like they wished they could. He asked how many would like to see them back on that stage should they return. That was most everyone, making it rather feasible to think that Badflower will be headlining spaces like South Side Ballroom in the not too distant future.

33-minutes was all they got with Dallas on this trip, the last bit of that allotted time being filled with the primal “Animal”. Drummer Anthony Sonetti’s talents were prominently displayed at several points throughout the show, though that song was where he was at his finest, injecting a pure animalistic vibe into it. The carefully precise beats were akin to a beast stalking its prey, the more aggressive moments being about striking. It was a solid finish to what had been an excellent show. One that earned Badflower some new fans and made those that were already supporters more enamored with them, everybody wanting more. Sadly, they’ll have to wait for that, but hopefully it won’t be long of a wait. Considering Katz, lead guitarist Joey Morrow, Espiritu and Sonetti are still new at this – at least in regard to performing at shows of this magnitude – they handled themselves exceptionally well, already having refined themselves to the point that they’re best able to enrapture audiences of this size.

Their performance was both atmospheric and an all-out assault that did rock ‘n’ roll proud, striking a nice balance between the two. The stage was frequently bathed in a blue light, and with the other lights at the back of the stage steadily and continuously illuminating them it collectively created a nice aura, one that was complementary of both the fierce and more tranquil moments. Highlighting the diversity of their music was the creativeness that went into, every track being distinctly different yet unmistakable as the work of Badflower. That’s a rare trait for a band, and one that will serve them well going forward, because no matter how good a formula a band settles on is, listeners will eventually tire of hearing something that’s just a subtle variation of what they’ve already done. Perhaps their strongest quality of all is the fact that every song showcases the prowess of each musician in different ways. Morrow’s riffs were slick and bold, and he frequently outright shredded; while Sonetti was the constant guiding force even when his playing was more subdued, though he was at his best when he was crashing down on the drums and cymbals. The bass wasn’t always as audible as the other instruments, though Espiritu’s presence was undeniable and he was crucial in making their performance so dynamic. As for Katz, he’s quite the versatile singer, possessing a nice range from smooth and serene to angsty and vicious. Without question that is his greatest weapon: the range of emotions that he draws on, emotions that frequently bled through on his face as he sang, the passion for what he was doing evident.

Badflower is all they’re cracked up to be and then some, their rather quick rise from relative obscurity to experiencing some pretty respectable moments of success being well deserved. With a new LP to promote you can bet that they’ll be on the road a whole lot more this year. And hopefully Dallas will get another dose in the near future, too. Their current schedule is packed full of shows all the way through the summer. That includes scheduled dates all around the U.S. with some European gigs mixed in as well. The closest they’ll be getting to Dallas in the coming months will be a visit to Cain’s Ballroom in Tulsa, OK on April 24th and then June 21st at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, TX, in case anyone wants to make a road trip. A complete list of their tour schedule can be found HERE; and if you have yet to get a copy of OK, I’M SICK, check it out in iTUNES or GOOGLE PLAY. Set List: 1) “x ANA x” 2) “Drop Dead” 3) “White Noise” 4) “Die” 5) “Heroin” 6) “Ghost” 7) “Animal”

[bthenoise]

Of Mice & Men Premiere “How To Survive” Music Video, Share New Headlining Tour Dates

Currently in the middle of their Noise Presents tour with Nothing More, Badflower and Palisades, metalcore juggernauts Of Mice & Men have just debuted a brand new music video for their hard-hitting standalone track “How To Survive.”

Touching on their new eye-opening video, vocalist/bassist Aaron Pauley says, "We're excited to debut our new video for 'How to Survive,' which we worked on with director Zev Deans. Together, we we're able to bring the visual and story elements of this song to fruition... and more is to come!" 

In addition to their new video, which comes with its own survival kit and flexi disc, Of Mice & Men have also revealed some additional headlining shows around their upcoming tour with Beartooth and Hands Like Houses. 

To check all of Of Mice & Men’s upcoming 2019 tour dates plus their brand new video for “How To Survive,” be sure to look below. Afterward, make sure to grab tickets to see the band out on tour here.  

OF MICE & MEN ON TOUR: WITH NOTHING MORE: 3/6 — Grand Rapids. MI — 20 Monroe 3/7 — Pittsburgh, PA — Stage AE 3/8 — Philadelphia, PA — The Fillmore 3/10 — New York, NY — Playstation Theater 3/11 — New Haven, CT — Toad's Place 3/12 — Boston, MA — House of Blues 3/13 — Silver Spring, MD — The Fillmore 3/15 — Charlotte, NC — The Fillmore 3/16 — Atlanta, GA — Buckhead Theater 3/17 — Tampa, FL — The Ritz 3/19 — New Orleans, LA — The Fillmore 3/20 — Houston, TX — Revention Center 3/22 — Dallas, TX — Southside Ballroom 3/23 — San Antonio, TX — Aztec Theatre WITH BEARTOOTH + HANDS LIKE HOUSES 4/8 — Flagstaff, AZ — The Green Room* 4/9 — Grand Junction, CO — Mesa Theater* 4/12 — Lakewood, OH — The Foundry* 4/13 — Syracuse, NY — The Lost Horizon* 4/15 — Quebec City, QC — L'Imperial 4/16 — Ottawa, ON — Bronson Center 4/17 — London, ON — London Music Hall 4/19 — Fargo, ND — Sanctuary Event Center 4/20 — Sioux City, IA — Anthem at Hard Rock Casino 4/21 — Wichita, KS — Cotillion 4/23 — Des Moines, IA — Wooly's 4/24 — Springfield, MO — The Complex 4/25 — Memphis, TN — Minglewood 4/27 — Houston, TX — So What?! Music Festival 4/28 — New Orleans, LA — Southport Hall 4/30 — Nashville, TN  — Cannery Ballroom 5/1 — Birmingham, AL — Iron City 5/3 — Johnson City, TN — Capone's* 5/4— Pensacola, FL — Vinyl Music Hall 5/6 — Knoxville, TN — The Mill & Mine 5/8 — Louisville, KY — Mercury Ballroom 5/9 — Lancaster, PA — Chameleon Club 5/10 — Wilmington, DE — The Queen* 5/12 — Sayreville, NJ — Starland Ballroom 5/13 — Poughkeepsie, NY — The Chance 5/14 — Providence, RI — The Strand 5/15 — Buffalo, NY — Town Ballroom 5/17 — St. Louis, MO — Fubar* 5/18 — Oklahoma City, OK — Diamond Ballroom* 5/19 — Lubbock, TX — Jake’s Sports Cafe* 7/18 — Cadott, WI — Rock Fest** 7/19 — Oshkosh, WI — Rock USA** *OM&M Headline Dates **Festival Dates

[buzzdailyupdates]

Incubus and 311 announce summer tour

Incubus and are joining forces this summer for a US tour.

The lengthy trek consists of 36 amphitheater shows taking place between July and September, 2020. Badflower will provide support for the entirety of the tour. Tickets go on sale beginning February 7th via Ticketmaster.

The upcoming dates will mark the first time Incubus and 311 have toured together in 20 years. What’s more, they come in celebration of 311’s 30th anniversary as a band. According to a press release, 311 intend to keep the festivities going through year’s end with plans to play shows in all 50 states.

Meanwhile, Incubus will use the tour to promote their new EP, Trust Fall (Side B), which is due out in April 2020. It serves as the sequel to 2015’s EP, Trust Fall (Side A). The band recently previewed Side B with the release of “Our Love”.

Both Incubus and 311 have upcoming tour dates beyond their summer tour together. You can pick up tickets to all of Incubus’ shows here, and 311’s concerts here.

Incubus and 311 Summer Tour Dates: 07/15 – Auburn, WA @ White River Amphitheatre 07/17 – Concord , CA @ Concord Pavilion 07/18 – Irvine, CA @ FivePoint Amphitheatre 07/19 – Chula Vista, CA @ North Island Credit Union Amphitheatre 07/21 – Phoenix, AZ @ Ak-Chin Pavilion 07/23 – Albuquerque, NM @ Isleta Amphitheater 07/24 – Salt Lake City, UT @ USANA Amphitheatre 07/25 – Denver, CO @ Fiddler’s Green Amphitheatre 07/26 – Bonner Springs, KS @ Providence Medical Center Amphitheatre 07/28 – Dallas, TX @ Dos Equis Pavilion 07/29 – Austin, TX @ Germania Insurance Amphitheater 07/30 – Houston, TX @ The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 08/01 – Atlanta, GA @ Cellairis Amphitheatre at Lakewood 08/02 – Tampa, FL @ MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre 08/04 – West Palm Beach, FL @ iTHINK Financial Amphitheatre 08/06 – Charlotte, NC @ PNC Music Pavilion 08/07 – Bristow, VA @ Jiffy Lube Live 08/08 – Virginia Beach, VA @ Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater 08/11 – Saratoga Springs, NY @ Saratoga Performing Arts Center 08/12 – Holmdel, NJ @ PNC Bank Arts Center 08/14 – Mansfield, MA @ Xfinity Center 08/15 – Hartford, CT @ XFINITY Theatre 08/16 – Gilford, NH @ Bank of New Hampshire Pavilion 08/18 – Burgettstown, PA @ S&T Bank Music Park 08/19 – Darien Center, NY @ Darien Lake Amphitheater 08/21 – Syracuse, NY @ St. Joseph’s Health Amphitheater at Lakeview 08/22 – Wantagh, NY @ Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater 08/23 – Camden, NJ @ BB&T Pavilion 08/26 – Cleveland, OH @ Blossom Music Center 08/28 – Tinley Park, IL @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre – Chicago 08/29 – Clarkston, MI @ DTE Energy Music Theatre 08/30 – Cincinnati, OH @ Riverbend Music Center 09/01 – Maryland Heights, MO @ Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre 09/02 – Rogers, AR @ Walmart AMP 09/04 – Nashville, TN @ Bridgestone Arena 09/05 – Noblesville, IN @ Ruoff Music Center

Ahead of the upcoming tour, revisit Incubus’ and 311’s recent appearances on Kyle Meredith With… below.

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[jordanbufordphotography]

Badflower at South Side Ballroom in Dallas, Texas. (March 22nd, 2019) [Part II]

[behindthescenepress]

Badflower at House of Blues in Dallas, TX

Supported by Weathers and Dead Poet Society

by Kitty Jong

Badflower

Weathers

Dead Poet’s Society

[gogobus]

Firenze Rocks 2019: il programma ufficiale!

Se sei rockettaro dentro e non vedi l’ora di scatenarti sotto uno dei palchi più importanti d’Europa cantando a squarciagola le canzoni dei gruppi che ami, l’attesa è terminata: andiamo a vedere subito il programma del Firenze Rocks 2019.

Il festival si svolgerà come gli scorsi anni all’interno della Visarno Arena alla metà del mese di giugno. Le date di questa terza edizione saranno 13, 14, 15 e 16 e si attendono quasi 170 mila persone.

Il programma è fitto fitto! Diamo una scorsa alle line up delle singole giornate.

Il programma ufficiale del Firenze Rocks 2019

#DAY 1 - 13 GIUGNO

Headliner:

TOOL, la band di Los Angeles vincitrice di tre Grammy Awards;

THE SMASHING PUMPKINS che presenteranno il disco Shiny and oh so bright, Vol. 1 / LP: No past. No future. No Sun.

In apertura:

DREAM THEATER

BADFLOWER

SKINDRED

FIEND

#DAY 2 - 14 GIUGNO

Headliner:

ED SHEERAN per il primo dei suoi tre grandi concerti italiani che proseguiranno allo Stadio Olimpico di Roma il 16 giugno e allo Stadio San Siro di Milano il 19.

In apertura:

SNOW PATROL

ZARA LARSSON

MATT SIMONS

#DAY 3 - 15 GIUGNO

Headliner:

EDDIE VEDDER il leader dei Pearl Jam che nell’edizione 2017 aveva infranto ogni record per maggior numero di spettatori paganti della sua carriera solista.

In apertura:

GLEN HANSARD

NOTHING BUT THIEVES

THE STRUTS

THE AMAZONS

JAMESON BURT

#DAY 4 - 16 GIUGNO

Headliner:

THE CURE la storica band di Robert Smith che ha all’attivo oltre 1500 concerti in tutto il mondo in più di 40 anni di carriera.

In apertura:

SUM 41

EDITORS

BALTHAZAR

SIBERIA

Gli orari dei concerti

Per le date del 13 - 14 - 15 - 16 giugno 2019

Apertura cancelli ore 12.00

Inizio gruppi d’apertura ore 16.00

Inizio headline 21.15

Come raggiungere il Firenze Rocks 2019

In tram o col bus urbano

La Visarno Arena si trova vicino alla stazione ferroviaria di Santa Maria Novella dalla quale partono i tram e i bus urbani. La fermata per raggiungere la Visarno Arena è “Cascine” o "Paolo Uccello". Tempo medio di percorrenza 15 minuti.

In Auto

Il comune di Firenze sconsiglia di muoversi in auto a causa dell’ingente numero di persone attese per il Firenze Rocks! Ma se proprio non puoi farne a meno puoi parcheggiare nelle aree limitrofe, nella zona dell’Isolotto o nei parcheggi scambiatori della Tramvia.

Con GoGoBus

Se non hai intenzione di stressarti sui mezzi pubblici o di impazzire a trovare parcheggio in mezzo a mille altre macchine, fai una scelta furba ed ecologica: viaggia in bus!

GoGoBus prevede comode partenze dalle principali città italiane per le date del 14 e del 16 giugno in occasione del concerto di Ed Sheeran e The Cure, clicca qui per conoscere tutti i dettagli.

BUS PER ED SHEERAN

BUS PER THE CURE

[trashabilly]

main story ocs (as of aug 15/17)

avery dallas: 26/white/m/aro ace (likes dudes) bulimic, autistic, dark magister but has no control over his magic yet, from norwich has a pretty nasally british accent, lived in and out of foster care and orphanages w/ william until he was 18 and they moved to canada. lived off their inheritance for a while until they started hunting. loses smokes & pens in his hair. like rob zombie and sweeney todd.

william dallas: 22/white/m/pan, struggles with addiction and his temper. bleaches his hair and laughs too loud. nobody but avery is allowed to call him will. worked his ass of to lose his accent after they moved to vancouver. was abused by a foster father who they lived with for about 4 years. bff is amy-grace. owns 2 3ds’. likes the addams family and the wombats.

daniel evans-hirsch: 33/black/jewish/m/gay, deaf in both ears, loves coffee and detective movies. sams fiance. the general boss of the organization. visits his lesbian moms every week. very enthusiastic abt dogs, very bad at board games. family has been hunting for generations. considers the dallas brothers both good friends and the banes of his existence. likes grimes and victor victoria

sam mcpherson: 30/mexican & irish/ bi/m, from boston. engaged to daniel. bad attitude. got possessed when he was younger and the demon used him to go on a killing spree over 3 months. he got a very poorly done exorcism that just fused him and the demon into one person. lost left arm about 10 years previously. food network junkie. likes shakey graves and golden girls

oliver pleasant (kheelan ilbryn): “28” (280)/white/gay/m, fae, owns a cafe with marcellus. is living in the human realm not very legally. was the high mage of the kings court before he ran away bc he fell in love with a reaper (marcellus) so they could be together. stole a shit ton of spellbooks. loves being naked. a lot of people think his glamour is a cosplay. thicc. likes marina and the diamonds and the conjuring.

marcellus ezra: “35” (350)/indian/gay/m, reaper stationed in vancouver. workaholic. tall n lanky, loves oliver and works at the cafe on his days off. likes to garden, carries his (folding) scythe in a fabric guitar case. is permanently stationed in the human realm after an “incident” with his boss (death) that he doesn’t like to talk abt. always very tired. likes me first and the gimme gimmes and hp (the 3rd one specifically)

victoria gray: 24/sekani/bi/f, smart as fuck. record keeper (researcher) but is combat trained, just avoids it if she can. loves fashion and the smell of gasoline. was absolutely team jacob. keeps every calendar she’s ever used. collects stickers to give to people. wants kids. likes the killers and mean girls.

raven gray: 24/sekani/ aro ace/f, field agent, loves shitty horror movies, best buddies w avery, former mall goth. cries when she thinks abt dogs and cute girls. either dresses like shes from a tim burton movie or like shes raided reds closet. likes voltaire and the princess bride.

ivan botrokoff: 36/white/bi/m, very russian and very large. assassin turned monster hunter, works with katya. huge burn scars on one side of his face, his hobby is deadlifting his friends. he’s a special agent who deploys all over the world. likes fabrika and silence of the lambs.

ekaternina (katya) dresvyanin: 35/tiawanese&russian/lesbian/trans woman (post op), also very large. can sprint in heels, assassin turned monster hunter, deploys world wide. works with ivan. really wants to propose to tamela who shes been dating for about 5 years but shes really nervous. passionate abt flowers and her gf. likes gogol bordello and true crime docs.

tamela jakanda: 30/black/lesbian/trans woman (pre op), wanted to help katya with her job so she became a record keeper. she runs a popular makeup blog and wants to have her own line of cosmetics someday. shy and quiet, gets along really well with oliver. doesn’t like fighting but really loves her job as a researcher. likes studio killers and atla/lok

red: 29/mexican/pan/trans guy (post top surgery) the only existing light magister, extremely powerful, wears tinted and enchanted glasses to keep his magic in check. loves memes more than he loves himself. he’s from oakland, tells people his full name is “brick gertrude wallaby red”. this is not true. only isao knows his real name. has his bachelor of science and wants a degree in robotics. builds annoying robots for fun. lives with isao and has a huge crush on him. skateboards almost everywhere. likes glass animals and what we do in the shadows.

isao tomioka: 33/japanese/gay/trans man (post op) half human, daniels boss. college history professor. has been friends with red for 10 years (they went to college together), he’s had a crush on him the whole time. doesn’t understand memes, speaks 7 languages, loves cats. him and red have a really cute house together but it has a super creepy basement. taught 1 lesson in a high school and swore he’d die before he did it again. likes royal blood and scooby doo.

cassius arden: 700+/egyptian/gay/m, warlock. materialistic, very powerful, changed his name after witch hunts. drinks coffee with 5 sugars and lots of cream. married to florian. has a bird and 3 fish tanks. likes sitting in the living room and screaming in tandem with his cockatiel. has a chair on the council of human/non-human relations and magic regulations. likes kesha and the office

florian koztolànyi: 400/tibetan & hungarian/ pan/m, earth mage (different from magisters bc he’s not human but different from warlocks bc there aren’t any demonic influences) vegetarian, mostly uses magic to grow plants and cheat at gardening competitions. the sensible husband. wears almost exclusively greens and browns. grows flowers in his braid. also has a seat on the council. likes childish gambino and hocus pocus.

fang-lin ji: 49/chinese/gay/m, demon, won’t tell anyone how old he actually is. uses seals to make himself look human. really strong but also really weird, owns a specialty store for non-human essentials/supplies with his family. helps daniel out when he needs it. nobody’s sure if he’s wei and hua-lings dad or their older brother. buys groceries at really bizarre hours. likes the ramones and rocky horror

wei ji: 23/chinese/bi/m, demon. actually 23, won’t use seals to look human, has a giant mouth on his stomach and likes to glue googly eyes to his nipples to make a face. a little shit. friends with benefits with william. hua-lings twin, 10 minutes older and never lets her forget it. likes tenacious d and the pick of destiny (album and movie)

hua-ling ji: 23/chinese/bi/f, actually 23. uses seals, more technical strength than wei. loves ballet but it pretty clumsy. she tries her best. the good twin. would live off peach milk tea if she could (she cant) collects sunglasses and hair clips. thinks draco malfoy is really hot and used to write self insert fanfics. likes daoko and anastasia.

amy-grace faust: 19/vietnamese & german/lesbian/f, williams best friend and fellow member of the “no nicknames club” is a record keeper alongside victoria and tamela. pretty quiet doesn’t really interact with any of the field agents besides william and sometimes avery. most of them have never met her. 40% of her wardrobe was stolen from william. shes his weed buddy. really good at her job. thinks red is cool and sometimes helps him with his robots and he dyes her hair. likes badflower and the swan princess.

[musichead84]

Edgefest:

I have been to quite a few Edgefests here in Dallas... Here are all the year’s I’ve been to and their lineups: (that I can remember at least...)

EDGEFEST #26 2017:  Blink 182, The Offspring, 311, Chevelle, The Toadies, Naked and Famous, The Nixons, The Record Company, Goodbye June, Black Pistol Fire, Dreamers, Missio, Badflower, The Wrecks

EDGEFEST #25 2015 : The Offspring, Death Cab for Cutie, Modest Mouse, AWOLNATION, New Politics, Banks, Hozier, Yelawolf, Dirty Heads, Vance Joy, Joywave, The Kooks, Robert DeLong, Andrew McMahon, Girl Talk, Marquis de Vaudeville and Hour Band EDGEFEST #23 2013: Phoenix, Bush, Deftones, Paramore, A Day To Remember, AWOLNATION, The Gaslight Anthem, The Airborne Toxic Event, Twenty One Pilots, Fitz & The Tantrums, Robert DeLong, Atlas Genius, The Neighbourhood, Capital Cities, The Mowgli's, Youngblood Hawke, Falling In Reverse, Kitten, A Silent Film, IAMDYNAMITE

EDGEFEST #22 2012: The Black Keys, Garbage, Evanescence, Cake, Cage the Elephant, Blue October, Arctic Monkeys, The Ting Tings, Neon Trees, Civil Twilight, Foxy Shazam, Switchfoot, Dead Sara, Aranda, The Features, Chomsky EdgeFest #18 Fall 2008:  STP, The Offspring, Staind, Toadies, Rise Against, Papa Roach, Seether, Alkaline Trio, Saving Abel, Gaslight Anthem, Drive A

EdgeFest # 16 2007:   Killers, My Chemical Romance, A.F.I., Muse, Blue October, Jet, Papa Roach, Bowling for Soup, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, Kaiser Chiefs, Sparta, Saosin, Bullet for My Valentine, Say Anything, Placebo, Finger 11, Ataris

EdgeFest #15 2006:  Staind, Trapt, Shinedown, Three Days Grace, 10 Years, Evan's Blue, Flyleaf, Hoobastank, Hawthorne Heights, Seether, Blue October, Buck Cherry, Non-Point, Drowning Pool, Revelation Theory, 30 Seconds to Mars, Atreyu, The Toadies

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Single Review: “x ANA x” by Badflower

Badflower rode the wave of success that “Ghost” afforded them for a good chunk of 2018. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with that. They created an exceptional song that connected with people and scored a respectable spot on the charts, especially considering just a year or so ago Badflower was a group unknown to most music fans. It served its purpose, creating anticipation for the quartet’s debut full-length album that was promised to be released in the near future. However, the downside to milking a song like that is it can create unreasonable expectations in the eyes of fans. It can build up a song so much that people can cease wondering what will follow it up and instead ponder how it could be followed. That’s kind of what that lead single did, being so incredible and making such a buzz, people hearing it so much that it was easy to perceive it as being lightning in a bottle. It is, though there’s a good chance that that term will be applicable to OK, I'M SICK (out on February 22nd, 2019 via Big Machine Records / John Varvatos Records) as a whole as well.

The official announcement of that LP and its release date came alongside the debut of “x ANA x”, a song that in its own right is every bit as fantastic as “Ghost”. That said, they’re really not even comparable other than in respect to the urgency, though even “x ANA x” (which can be read as Xanax) seems to have it outmatched in that area. This latest single showcases a different side of Badflower, highlighting what a versatile outfit they are as they incorporate influences from a variety of genres into the around four-and-a-half-minute long piece. Some of the licks evoke a vintage rock ‘n’ roll sound, though at most moments it boasts a modern spin of hard and alternative rock. Hell, it even possesses all of the hallmarks of a truly spectacular arena-rock song, not even needing to try when it comes to getting the adrenaline pumping. It does it effortlessly, even if this still young group is a long way off from commanding a crowd of that size, they’re at least presenting themselves as being capable of it. A genuine rock number, “x ANA x” is wild as can be, soaring and gritty riffs colliding with boisterous vocals and rapid-fire and sonorous beats. That chaotic state is behooving of the song, especially when taking the lyrical content into consideration, the music and lyrics working brilliantly together in order to make it a beast. Another highly emotional number, “x ANA x” deals with addiction and losing yourself to it as life grows more and more overwhelming, an escape from it being imperative. It delves so much deeper than that though, singer and guitarist Josh Katz seemingly exploring all of his insecurities and deepest fears, baring his soul for the listener. “…And I'm living a sick life that most people call privilege. And they’re kinda right, but I'm still sicker than I can cope with…” goes one poignant line, while other segments allude towards the pressure of performing, fearing you won’t be able to live up to the expectations imposed on you and how that messes with the mind. None of it is done from a “oh, poor, pitiful me” perspective, though. There’s never anything that could even be construed as asking for sympathy. Rather, “x ANA x” is what any song should be: an outlet, a means for a songwriter to get personal and candid with their fans and at best even forge a stronger bond between them. That’s what happens in this instance, the single shedding light on their perspective of the crazy ride that Badflower’s career has turned into; Katz employing an array of tactics when it comes to singing. From keeping up with the mile a minute pace, spitting out some of the lyrics at a breakneck pace, to speaking/rhyming other lines he’s able to sound as if he’s channeling that anxiety, going from being energetic to sounding as if he’s coming apart at the seams as the stresses of life become too overwhelming. The song runs the gamut of emotions and it will likely take several listens in order to fully appreciate the fine nuances of all of the craftsmanship that went into it. Katz, Joey Morrow, Anthony Sonetti and Alex Espiritu really outdid themselves with “x ANA x”. As explosive of a rock song as anyone could hope to hear it’s incredibly well-rounded. There’s something infectious about it, the refrain sure to have everyone singing along, yet it’s also primal and edgy, the four of them just cutting loose, letting things play out as they may. “x ANA x” gives further credence to the notion that Badflower is one of the next great rock bands. These first two tracks from OK, I’M SICK are outstanding; their enthusiasm and passion bleeding through into their work, thus resulting in it being all the more gripping. If that holds true for the rest of the record than Badflower will likely be responsible for one of the best albums of 2019. Pre-order OK, I’M SICK on: iTunes | Google Play | Amazon MP3 Visit Badflower’s websites: Official Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube Current Shows: 2018 November 30--Baltimore, MD--Baltimore Soundstage December 1--Asbury Park, NJ--Asbury Lanes 3--Nashville, TN--The High Watt 4--Atlanta, GA—Purgatory 8--Inglewood, CA--The Forum 2019 February 21--Phoenix, AZ--The Van Buren 23Sacramento, CA--Ace of Spades 25--Salt Lake City, UT--The Depot 26--Denver, CO--Ogden Theatre 28--Oklahoma City, OK--Diamond Ballroom March 1--Kansas City, MO--The Truman 6--Grand Rapids, MI--20 Monroe Live 7--Pittsburgh, PA--Stage AE 8--Philadelphia, PA--The Fillmore 10--New York, NY--PlayStation Theater 11--Hartford, CT--The Webster Theater 12--Boston, MA--House of Blues 13--Silver Spring, MD--The Fillmore 15--Charlotte, NC--The Fillmore 16--Atlanta, GA--Buckhead Theatre 17--Tampa, FL--The Ritz Ybor 19--New Orleans, LA--The Fillmore 20--Houston, TX--House Of Blues 22--Dallas, TX--South Side Ballroom 23--San Antonio, TX--Aztec Theatre

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The Noise Presents: Nothing More’s The Truth Tour Featuring Of Mice & Men, Badflower & Palisades

Look, while we realize 2018 still has plenty left to offer (Halloween, Thanksgiving, a possible presidential impeachment, etc.), it’s time to look towards 2019. Forget about October, November and December, let’s focus on late February as The Noise will yet again be teaming up with budding hard rock superstars Nothing More for their largest headlining run featuring none other than Of Mice & Men, Bad Flower and Palisades.

That’s right! Kicking off February 21st in Phoenix, Nothing More and The Noise will be joining forces to bring you The Truth Tour -- aka the most kickass Nothing More experience you’ve ever seen.

"This is our biggest headline tour yet so we are very excited to have such a great lineup," says Nothing More vocalist Jonny Hawkins. "We are all big fans of openers Badflower and Palisades, but especially Of Mice & Men, who we’ve always wanted to tour with.”

When asked about where the idea for the “Truth” tour came about, Hawkins said, “Concerts are perfect environments to stimulate the revelation of a truth, an ‘ah-HA!’ moment, because we are all sharing the energy of the music and the moments of community and inspiration, moments that can affect a positive change. It's not about any one political movement or cause, it's about everybody searching for the truth in all things, and putting that new awareness into action.”

Speaking of putting awareness into action, to go along with all the great bands on this tour, The Truth Tour will also feature two incredible organizations at all 23 dates: HeadCount, the non-partisan voter registration organization that handles first-time and all voters’ registration needs, and To Write Love on Her Arms, the non-profit movement dedicated to presenting hope and options for people struggling with depression and addiction. $1 from the purchase of every ticket will be donated to To Write Love On Her Arms. 

"Over the years, through thoughtful songwriting and wearing TWLOHA gear on tour, Nothing More has consistently sought ways to include their fans in a search for Truth,” said TWLOHA’S Chad Moses. "We’ve seen firsthand how they empower their fans to embrace things that we believe to be true: that stigma surrounding mental health deserves to be challenged, that your story deserves an audience, and that together we can embody a defiant sense of Hope. We look forward to standing alongside Nothing More on this journey toward Truth.”

As for HeadCount, Executive Director Andy Bernstein shares a similar enthusiasm saying, "This is an exciting partnership for HeadCount, and we're thrilled to start our 2019 touring season with Nothing More. The tour reflects HeadCount's driving ethos that your vote is your Truth. We appreciate how Nothing More empowers and challenges their fanbase to become more engaged in the democratic process -- and the band leads by example with their own civic participation. We're looking forward to registering and educating voters with Nothing More and shedding light on just how easy it is to make your voice heard." 

Tickets for the upcoming can’t miss tour will go on sale to the public this Friday at 10am local time. For a chance at exclusive pre-sale tickets, stay tuned to all Noise socials. For VIP packages, which include The Meet & Greet Package and the Early Entry VIP Package (both featuring a limited edition, autographed copy of the 10th-anniversary re-release of 2009's The Few Not Fleeting on clear vinyl), head here. For tour dates, see below.

FEBRUARY 2019 21 The Van Buren, Phoenix, AZ 22 Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, CA* 23 Ace of Spades, Sacramento, CA 25 The Depot, Salt Lake City, UT 26 Ogden Theatre, Denver, CO 28 Diamond Ballroom, Oklahoma City, OK

MARCH 01 The Truman, Kansas City, MO 02 Skyway Theatre, Minneapolis, MN 03 House of Blues, Chicago, IL 06 20 Monroe Live, Grand Rapids, MI 07 Stage AE, Pittsburgh, PA 08 The Fillmore, Philadelphia, PA 10 Playstation Theatre, New York, NY 11 Webster Theater, Hartford, CT 12 House of Blues, Boston, MA 13 The Fillmore, Silver Springs, MD 15 The Fillmore, Charlotte, NC 16 Buckhead Theatre, Atlanta, GA 17 The Ritz Ybor, Tampa, FL 19 New Orleans, LA** 20 House of Blues, Houston, TX 22 South Side Ballroom, Dallas, TX 23 Aztec Theatre, San Antonio, TX

* Badflower will not be on this date ** Details to be announced

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Single Review: “Ghost” by Badflower

Badflower is probably a new band to many, though the Los Angeles-based quartet has spent several years cutting their teeth, preparing for the noteworthy tours they have since been a part of, where they made certain that they were a supporting band that patrons would want to check out. The heavy touring schedule they’ve kept (which has included some appearances at major festivals) has been instrumental in them getting to where they’re at now, where they’re poised to be one of the next biggest things in the modern rock era. That’s sure what their latest single, “Ghost” (out via Big Machine Records / John Varvatos Records), leads one to believe as Badflower continues to build anticipation for their forthcoming debut LP. “Ghost” has become a smashing success on some of the rock charts, probably becoming one of the most played songs currently on radio, and for good reason. However, where a lot of songs in this modern era achieve that because they’re catchy and have a good vibe, Badflower went a different route in scoring this hit: they made something with substance.

“Ghost” is a testament to the fact that bands can still write something meaningful, something with passion and heart and find an audience for it. There are multiple ways to interpret “Ghost”, all depending on the listeners’ perspective. Some may consider it outright morbid and depressing, while it may offer some sort of hope to others thanks to the artfully way it deals with the sensitive topic of depression and self-harm that can result from some cases. Whichever way you choose to view it, there’s no arguing that it’s an incredibly visceral song that delves into the complex emotions people in those circumstances are experiencing, neither condemning nor glorifying their choices, all while trying to offer some sort of insight for those struggling as well as those close to them. The story depicted by the lyrics begins innocently enough, introducing the listener to a person making a cry for help, cutting themselves, but being measured with their actions. The final lines from the first verse then set the tone, “…And all I really wanted was someone to give a little fuck. But I waited there forever and nobody even looked up,” Josh Katz mournfully croons, depicting a person who feels ignored an unimportant, and therefore doesn’t believe there’s much reason to keep going. Katz and fellow band mates Joey Morrow (lead guitar), Alex Espiritu (bass) and Anthony Sonetti (drums) cover a lot of ground in the slightly less than four and a half minutes that “Ghost” runs, the severity of the situation becoming more apparent, the character in the song acknowledging their thoughts aren’t normal and expressing their fears, though it’s countered by steadily feeling as if existing is too much of a burden to bear, as the line, “…this life is overwhelming and I'm ready for the next one,” makes so painfully clear. It’s a story that’s real and raw, and bound to strike a chord with quite a few, but as bleak as it often sounds, there are little things peppered in meant to make anyone who may need to hear it second guess their potential actions. The vivid bridge is the best example of that, especially how it ends, “…The cutting part was easy but regretting it is so fucked.” Whether it’s the idea of suicide or actually following through with it, that’s a tricky subject matter for any band to try to tackle, yet Badflower has done it masterfully. With “Ghost” they’ve created a song that does it’s best to capture how some people may feel, like as if they don’t matter and have no direct impact on anyone’s lives, especially when an attempt at getting a helping hand goes unnoticed. It also tries to offer a different perspective, though, such as the thoughts that occur once there’s no going back and how it may not actually be as freeing as how some might imagine it will be. As well as it’s written in regards to the story it tells, the emotive layers of “Ghost” are only bolstered by the music bed. It’s a prime example of how music and lyrics are meant to interact with one another, striking up a sort of harmony in order to convey the full depth of emotions that any quality song should have. In this case it’s the more tranquil, at times even barren first verse that is reflective of the isolation and depression, the gentle riffs and atmospheric percussion enhancing that mood. The first chorus sees a dramatic rise in emotions, the guitars, bass and drums unleashing a sudden onslaught that sounds blistering before slipping back into some feeling of being disconnected. There’s something marvelous about the way it’s so restrained, roars to life and then tapers back off. It so accurately captures the internal struggle that is transpiring, growing more painful and even chaotic during the interlude as everything comes to a head. The near a cappella delivery of the first segment of the bridge is absolutely phenomenal, Katz sounding desperate, broken and at the end of his rope, the track ultimately unleashing the full potential it has been hinting at by becoming a beast of a song in its final moments. “Ghost” is everything a truly amazing song should be, the members of Badflower having essentially caught lightning in a bottle with this one. It carries a powerful message and is executed so meticulously in order for said message to fully resonate with people. Katz, Morrow, Espiritu, and Sonetti didn’t hold anything back when it came to penning this one and it shows, the heart and soul being evident throughout this palpable piece that is alt rock at its finest. It’s of such a high caliber that it’s one of those songs a band could spend a whole career trying to write and still not succeed at it. The kind of song that, in a way, is timeless and will be crucial to the legacy that Badflower is sure to have. It also sets a high standard for their upcoming full-length record. “Ghost” will be central to it, no doubt, but will the other songs they’ve written be on par with this one? Hopefully so; and if they are, it will ensure Badflower ranks as one of the most elite of the next group of future rock stars. Purchase “Ghost” on: iTunes | Google Play | Amazon MP3 Visit Badflower’s websites: Official Website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | Youtube Current Shows: 2018 September 13--Saint Paul, MN--Amsterdmam Bar 15--Chicago, IL--Riot Fest @ Douglas Park Mini Golf 16--Spartanburg, SC--Ground Zero 17--Huntsville, AL--SideTracks Music Hall 19--Tampa, FL--The Orpheum 20--Destin, FL--Club LA 22--Las Vegas, NV--iheart Radio Festival Day Time Stage @ Las Vegas Festival Grounds 25--Columbia, MO--The Blue Note 27--Ringle, WI--Q and Z Expo Center 28--Louisville, KY--Louder Than Life 30--Fort Wayne, IN--Pierre's Entertainment Center October 2--Joliet, IL--The Forge 3--Belvidere, IL--The Apollo Theatre Ac 4--Detroit, MI--Saint Andrew's Hall 5--Cleveland, OH--House of Blues Cleveland 6--Camden, NJ--Rock Allegiance @ BB&T Pavilion 9--Watertown, NY--Exhibition Hall 10--Rochester, NY--Montage Music Hall 11--Sturgis, MI--Nikki's 12--Madison, WI--High Noon Saloon 25--Grand Prairie, TX--Freaker's Ball @ Grand Prairie Theatre 26--Amarillo, TX--XR Downtown 27--The Woodlands, TX--The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 29--Little Rock, AR--iHeartMedia Metroplex 30--Oklahoma City, OK--Diamond Ballroom 31--Lubbock, TX--Jake’s Backroom November 6--Tucson, AZ--The Rock 7--San Diego, CA--Voodoo Room 10--Portland, OR--Paris Theatre 11--Seattle, WA—Corazon 13--Salt Lake City, UT--In The Venue 14--Denver, CO--Marquis Theater 15--Omaha, NE--The Waiting Room Lounge 16--Lawrence, KS—BOTTLENECK 17--St. Louis, MO--Delmar Hall 21--Grand Rapids, MI--The Pyramid Scheme 23--Buffalo, NY--Rec Room 24--Columbus, OH—Skullys 26--Cambridge, MA--The Sinclair 29--New York, NY--Gramercy Theatre 30--Baltimore, MD--Baltimore Soundstage December 1--Asbury Park, NJ--Asbury Lanes 3--Nashville, TN--The High Watt 4--Atlanta, GA—Purgatory 6--Tulsa, OK--The Vanguard 9--Austin, TX--Stubbs JR