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Ryan Reid 2/4/25 Ryan Reid 2/4/25

Suspended in Sound: Slowdive at College Street Music Hall

Known for their pioneering role in the shoegaze movement, Slowdive proved that their music transcends time, creating an atmosphere where nostalgia and the present moment collide.

Ryan Reid 1/31/25 Ryan Reid 1/31/25

Emo Endures: American Football Packs District Music Hall

It’s wild to think that an album with a blend of intricate guitar work, a lonely trumpet, and heartbroken lyrics would, decades later, be selling out venues packed with fans who weren’t even born when it was released.

Ryan Reid 1/28/25 Ryan Reid 1/28/25

Rising Above The Flood: Tors at the Brooklyn Paramount

You don’t often see a packed house for an opening act, but Tors performed to a full crowd at the Brooklyn Paramount on January 22, 2025. From the moment they hit the stage, Tors had the audience hooked with their heartfelt and genuine delivery.

Ryan Reid 1/22/25 Ryan Reid 1/22/25

Stargazing in Brooklyn: Myles Smith’s Unforgettable Tour Debut

Brooklyn’s bitter cold, with temperatures plunging below freezing, couldn’t keep fans away from Myles Smith’s warm and soulful performance at the Paramount.

Ryan Reid 12/19/24 Ryan Reid 12/19/24

Home for the Holidays: Madelline and Friends light up Park City Music Hall

There’s something special about a hometown show and December 19 at Park City Music Hall in Bridgeport was proof of that magic. Three Connecticut-grown artists came home for the holidays, and the crowd welcomed them like old friends.