Bonnaroo 2016 Photo Gallery

Posted on June 14, 2016June 14, 2016 by Jacklyn Citero

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This past weekend, Bonnaroovians danced, high fived, and radiate positivity for four days all over the Bonnaroo farm. The Bonnaroo era began in 2002 and this year marked the festival’s 15th anniversary. To celebrate the monumental occasion, the lineup boasted the likes of Pearl Jam, two sets from Dead & Company, LCD Soundsystem, J. Cole, Ellie Goulding, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Tame Impala, Death Cab For Cutie, and many more. While the music is still the main draw, there are also experiences within the spectacular 700-acre farm attendees can immerse themselves in. Take a peek at some of happenings form Roo 2016.

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Artists to Watch: Bonnaroo 2016

Posted on June 8, 2016 by Camren Skelton

Once again, Bonnaroo has hit it big with their impressive–and expansive–2016 lineup. With so many artists, deciding what acts to see in between the headliners can be a daunting task. That’s why we created a guide on the best up-and-coming acts to catch on The Farm this year.

1. The Record Company

There’s no mistaking that this trio has a sweet blues sound, but one cannot miss the underlying beats that make them oh so similar to an early rock ‘n’ roll band. Their debut album, Give it Back to You, was released in February and they are currently the #1 Triple A radio artist. We caught their set at Hangout just a few weeks ago and impressive is an understatement. This band is going places and you do not want to miss their performace this weekend.

2. Stokeswood

Atlanta-based Stokeswood will bring an incredibly unique and undeniable energy to the Club Stage. For their debut Bonnaroo performance, it’s a guarantee that the guys will bring pumping synths, dance vibes and powerful vocals. Their dynamic gives them a fierce electronic edge and it will leave you with songs that won’t want to get out of your head.

3. Lawrence

Led by siblings Clyde and Gracie Lawrence, this New York-based soul pop group blends old school and new school vibes to create a sound that will keep you hanging out at the front of the stage. With the release of their debut LP, Breakfast, it’s exciting to see the success this young duo has on the horizon.

4. Joseph

A trio of sisters, Joseph brings beautiful harmonies and earnest lyrics to the stage. Named after a small town in northeast Oregon, the indie folk act hails from Portland. Their debut album was released in 2014 and with the recent release of the upbeat single, “White Flag,” we are excited to see what the band has in store for the future.

5. Civil Twilight

Civil Twilight has a powerful sound that brushes on every corner of human emotion. The delicate lyrics make you think, while the rolling drumbeat and vibrant guitar vamps keep you intrigued. It’s easy to hear the dynamic beats inspired by their native home of South Africa, the connection that keeps the band going while they are far from home.

6. Whitney

With sounds that make you want to roll down your car windows and sing along, Whitney is one act you won’t want to miss at this year’s festival. Their debut album, Light Upon the Lake, was released early this month so the duo is sure to bring an exciting new sound to the stage and a high-energy performance that will keep you singing along.

7. Sun Club

Hailing from Baltimore, Md., effervescent indie poppers Sun Club put a colorful, punk-infused spin on traditional pop. In October, the band’s first full-length album will be available through ATO Records, making them one up-and-comer you will not want to miss.

8. Sunflower Bean

What do you get when you channel a passion for Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and the Velvets? The sweet sound that is Sunflower Bean. The indie trio hailing from NYC is sure to take the Bonnaroo stage by storm with their rock-influenced vocals and sweet riffs. Their debut album, Human Ceremony, is self-described as a “conflicting interest”—a mixture of dream pop and rock ‘n’ roll. The diversity this group brings to the stage makes them a must-see.

9. Sir the Baptist

Through the combination of pop, hip-hop, R&B and gospel, Sir the Baptist creates a sound that is truly unique and intriguing. With the deep-rooted mission of progressing people past the old ways of religious teachings and being a voice of positivity amongst an often negative landscape, Sir the Baptist not only brings an interesting sound to the stage, but an intriguing social message as well.

10. Grace Mitchell

Young artist Grace Mitchell has a fiery sound that puts an innovative and experimental twist on traditional pop music. The undeniable dance beats will keep you on your toes and her intriguing vocals will pull you to the front of the stage, making this one act you will not want to miss. The catchy single, “White Iversion,” was released earlier this year, paving the way for more exciting work from this artist.

11. Powers

Intimate, rambunctious and heartfelt are just a few adjectives that could be used to describe Powers. The electronic pop duo got their start as songwriters, creating tracks for big names including Selena Gomez, Christina Aguilera, Kylie Minogue and Skylar Gray and Eminem, but got their big break as artists with their debut EP, Legendary, in 2015. The infectious beats and contagious lyrics this duo brings to the stage is one you will want to add to your list.

12. Dylan LeBlanc

The soulful, bluesy vocals and guitar that make up Dylan LeBlanc can only be described as undeniably intriguing. His latest release, Cautionary Tale, highlights the singer’s maturity and obvious talent and takes the listener on a journey of clarity, truthfulness and purity.

13. Firekid

Hailing from Nashville, the indie folk project that is Firekid is shaded in synths and heavily influenced by bluegrass. The hit single, “Lay By Me,” topped the charts and grabbed the attention of indie folk lovers everywhere and there’s no doubt that there are many more exciting things to come from this artist.

14. Oh Wonder

London-based duo Oh Wonder craft mellow, slow-moving, R&B vibes that, although not fast-paced, are upbeat and perfect for the Bonnaroo stage. Their self-titled debut was released in 2015 and we can’t wait to see what exciting sounds this duo will create next.

15. Amasa Hines

With influences from a diverse range of soul, afro-beat, psychedelic, blues, dub and indie rock, the sounds of Arkansas-based Amasa Hines are as large as their wide range of influences. Their debut album was released in 2014 and we can’t wait to see what sweet sounds the band will release next.

16. Bully

The Nashville-based quartet brings a noisy, upbeat sound to the stage that is sure to keep you on your feet. With a sound undeniably influenced by grunge, the band has a unique sound and a raw talent. Their fiery debut album, Feels Like, was written, produced and engineered by lead vocalist Alicia Bognanno.

17. Mail the Horse

This Brooklyn-based quintet has a captivating folk-rock sound. Their newest record joins instrumentation of the late ‘60s with early ‘00s garage rock, making it an act you won’t want to miss.

AthFest 2014: Stokeswood x Vinyl Mag

Posted on July 2, 2014July 2, 2014 by Miranda Feneberger

Imagine a group like Young The Giant on 80’s dance steroids. That’s kind of what comes to mind when I try to describe the incredible and unique sound of five-piece Atlanta rock group Stokeswood.

I had the opportunity to sit down with the guys before their set this weekend at AthFest, and let me tell you – they’re awesome. Sometimes speaking with bands makes you realize that the people you thought were cool aren’t actually that cool.

But man, these guys are cool. After a long buffalo wing and World Cup filled discussion, we got down to business discussing their newest single, their killer logo, and of course, Smashmouth.

VM: So, how did you guys meet?
Jon Joiner: A couple of us went to school together, you know, college years.

Justin Mullinix: Adam, Jon, and Mark went to college together, and technically Mike, too. So I’m the only one. I did go to elementary school with Adam, though.

VM: So you guys have a new single out – “Our Streets” – and a video. Tell me about the song.

Mike Roman: We were just writing songs one night. We’d just get together and say, ‘cool, we’re going to write songs on Wednesdays.’ We’d just clown out chords, hum along, and have our Pro Tools rig open. The song actually came together pretty naturally in one night.

VM: That must be super convenient when something just comes together like that.

MR: Yeah, the best songs always do.

Mark Godwin: They don’t always happen that way.

VM: So is this single leading up to a new Stokeswood album, perhaps?

MR: It is. But no official, ‘hey, we’re putting out an album’ or anything. We’re just writing and recording.

MG: We have enough songs for a new EP definitely, but we’re still working and writing. We also had the opportunity to go film the music video [for “Our Streets”] out in LA with Eli Berg, which was great timing.

MR: This single was just ready, and we hadn’t put anything out in a long time. We actually did the whole song as a ruse to get us to California.

VM: Will the new album sound a lot like the old one, or are you all moving in a new direction?

MR: I mean, how much do you miss Smashmouth?

VM: I mean, I miss Smashmouth everyday.

MR: More like Sugar Ray and Smashmouth.

MG: It’s definitely like the next evolution of the last album. It’s going to have the same soundscape that the new single does.

JJ: The first album was more rock-y, but it had some leanings into dance music, and we’re now even more on the dance side.

MR: We’re all 80’s kids, so I feel like it’s always going to have that 80’s retro vibe.

VM: Random technical question, but where did your logo come from? Because it’s awesome.

MG: We did that on a night we got together and decided to come up with a logo.

Adam Patterson: Show her your tattoos.

MG: On the first album, we had this song called “The Extraordinary Mr. Hit,” and this is back when Justin wasn’t in the band, and the song was written by Adam before we went into the studio. Justin had produced some hip hop tracks and was showing us some production techniques, and the sound wave image ended up resembling this guy which I tattooed on my forearm.

AP: The images are vocals, so it’s technically our sound waves.

MG: It wasn’t completely planned, but it turned out nicely and worked well.

MR: [Stoner voice] We all got together and-

MG: [Sarcastically] Oh yeah, we were all on meth!

VM: Oh, great! [Laughs] A lot of artists outsource that kind of thing, so it’s cool that it’s something you all came up with organically!

MR: Sean Kaminsky, he actually goes to UGA [University of Georgia], came up with the final draft of the one we use now though.

VM: So you all played Party in the Park, and now you’re playing AthFest. What’s your favorite part about playing festivals?

MG: I think the fans. Festivals are unique, because people save up money, they plan around it, and they’re there for one reason, and that’s to see live music. That’s the best part for me anyway, because you really get a group of people who are there for the same reason as you.

AP: Yeah, the campout festivals versus the one-day festivals are really awesome, because people are there to really let loose for two to three days in a row. We were lucky enough to play Aura Fest the last couple years in North Florida; we played the inaugural CounterPoint Festival, and the campout vibe is awesome.

VM: So this is a question I love to ask everyone, but if you could plan your ideal musical fest with any artists, dead or alive, who would play?

MG: Smashmouth and Sugar Ray!

MR: We were playing a show with Papadosio, and our third show with them, there was a guy who was very clearly on substances, and he wanted to bring a festival to Brazil, and he wanted it to be ‘avant garde and retarded,’ and he was going to call it ‘Avantarded.’ He was onto something, I think. He wanted us, Paul McCartney, Daft Punk, Papadosio, and U2, and I’m just going to go with him, because I think he is a visionary. Avantarded 2020, we’ll see you in Brazil.

MG: I think on my festy of the dead people I’d say Mozart, Whitest Boy Alive, Talking Heads in their heyday.

MR: Bernie Worrell.

MG: Just dueling pianos Mozart vs. Bernie.

JJ: Talk about Avantarded…

MR: Avantarded! Oh, Kilo Ali!

All: Kilo Ali!

MG: Kilo Ali, Mozart, and the Talking Heads.

JM: And DJ Khaled.

[Whole table laughs for about 10 minutes talking about Stokeswood’s hypothetical new side project, MethMouth]

VM: To wrap up, what’s in store for you guys in the future? Obviously, you’re working on an album.

MR: We want to expand our touring to get over to the west coast. But at least for now is making sure we can just put together the best album we can.

VM: What’s the number one west coast city you guys want to play?

MR: LA.

MG: Portland.

AP: Oh, Portland [laughs].

JM: Seattle!

MG: All of them – ‘City of the West Coast.’

Stokeswood on Tour!

Jul 06 PARK TAVERN   w/ Radio Birds   Atlanta, GA
Jul 17 River Jam Concert Series Charlotte, NC
Jul 18 New Mountain Theatre Asheville, NC
Jul 19 Play it Forward Music Festival Atlanta, GA
Jan 24 The Rock Boat XV   w/ Michael Franti &…   Cozumel, Mexico
Jan 25 The Rock Boat XV   w/ Barenaked Ladies   Cozumel, Mexico
Jan 26 The Rock Boat XV   w/ Scars On 45   Cozumel, Mexico
Jan 27 The Rock Boat XV   w/ Sister Hazel   Cozumel, Mexico
Jan 28 The Rock Boat XV   w/ The Mowgli’s   Cozumel, Mexico