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Ryan Reid 2/20/25 Ryan Reid 2/20/25

LØLØ at Mercury Lounge: Sold-out, Sweaty, and Scream-worthy

Heartbreak, but make it loud. That’s the energy LØLØ brought to Mercury Lounge on February 20, turning every breakup, every ghosted text, and every emotionally unavailable ex into fuel for a pop-punk meltdown.

Ryan Reid 2/15/25 Ryan Reid 2/15/25

Ethereal Openers & Electrifying moments: Lauren Mayberry at District Music Hall

Lauren Mayberry’s solo career is the kind of artistic leap that feels both unexpected and inevitable. It’s a natural progression, a chance to explore new creative territory while staying true to the emotional core that’s always made her music resonate.

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.