“…’lucid’ being in control of a dream (and), ‘aggression’ is something that you can’t really control, so you’re kind of stuck in that middle zone which is the essence of what Presomnia is.“-Shane Nelms of Presomnia But for a while, it looked like this dream wasn’t happening. The guys in Presomnia have seen more in their three-year existence than... 

  The first time I ever saw Incubus live was when Lollapalooza traveled and was at Verizon Wireless in 2003.  A long time listener of the band, I was overjoyed when I saw them.  I was a Freshman in college and their music instilled in me a sense of freedom and untamed passion that I felt other music didn’t or couldn’t provide for me.  At that time in my life, their music definitely expressed... 

Photo courtesy of Niki Bisson, by Nick Roosen While maybe not from Indianapolis (or Indiana in general for that matter), supporting local music goes beyond just our state borders. That being said, let’s take some time to get to know little gem from around the Detroit, MI. area. Their name might not sound familiar (especially to those outside the Detroit area), but it won’t be long until... 

They’ve empowered many, entertained more, and all the while, lit up the scene we all know and love with a little neon. And as their two-year “bandiversary” approaches, perhaps only their future burns brighter. Since banding together in late 2009, the girls of Neon Love Life have had their sights set on world domination.  Whether they’ve been entertaining the masses with... 

If you have jumped around the local music scene enough there are some names that people just know. There are the bands that are up and coming, there are the bands that have established themselves somewhat and then there are those bands that are scene staples. Over the last couple years the Indy Scene has slowly watched as some of those scene staples wither away, yet one always remained to stay strong... 

If you don’t know The Head and the Heart is I can almost guarantee it wont be long before you do. They are a band that stems from Seattle. I myself fell in love with the band when my friend who lives in Seattle introduced them to me. The band hit Indianapolis twice this summer and to a well respected crowd each time. They will be returning next spring and I guarantee it will be on a very different... 

Indianapolis, Even after jazz at the Chatterbox (the perfect post-show bar by the way), a night of sleep, and a morning of reflection, my mind is still blown by Bon Iver’s performance last night. With that being said, please be patient while I attempt to gather my thoughts and articulately portray my magical evening. After an incredible performance by The Rosebuds, Bon Iver took the stage and opened... 

Less than Jake is quickly approaching their 20th anniversary as a band. They are definitely one band that found a way to withstand the test of time and probably one of the biggest Warped Tour veterans to exist ever. They have seen it all, yet always manage to stay right underneath the radar of too mainstream. LTJ first joined Warped Tour in 1997 and have played many times since. “We’ve done three... 

Believe it or not, there are a few things that burn hotter than the sun whenever the Warped Tour rolls through Noblesville. There’s the intensity of the crowd, one you can see for miles whenever someone big is playing at the Teggart Main Stage; there’s the thrill of meeting one of your favorite bands at a signing for an autograph, a picture or maybe an interview from an air-conditioned... 

As I drove to Lakeside, Chicago on Friday morning July 8th, my anticipation for the Dave Matthews Band Caravan was at an all time high.  I could not believe that I was being sent by indyconcerts.com to review such an epic event!  As my friend and I drove to Chicago, jamming to the Dave Caravan playlist I made for the occasion, I couldn’t help think how lucky we were that one of the four stops on...