Mike Brown Group

Gimme Gimme Disco
2026-04-24 20:30 UTC | Knitting Factory, 416 S 9th St, Boise, Idaho, 83702
Get ready to dance, Boise! Gimme Gimme Disco, the ultimate ABBA‑inspired dance party, is lighting up the Knitting Factory on Friday, April 24 for a night of nonstop disco magic.
From iconic ABBA anthems to the greatest hits of the disco era, this feel‑good dance party is all about glittering vibes, euphoric sing‑alongs, and throwing it back to the best era of music. Whether you come dressed to shine or just ready to groove, expect an electric atmosphere and wall‑to‑wall classics that will keep you dancing all night long.
Come for the music, stay for the shared love of all things disco.

Les Misérables
2026-04-25 13:00, 2026-04-25 19:00, 2026-04-26 13:00, 2026-04-26 18:30 | Morrison Center, 2201 West Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, Idaho, 83725
STILL THE WORLD’S MOST POPULAR MUSICAL.
Cameron Mackintosh presents the acclaimed production of Alain Boublil and Claude-Michel Schönberg’s Tony Award-winning musical phenomenon, Les Misérables.
This brilliant staging has taken the world by storm and has been hailed as “Les Mis for the 21st Century” (Huffington Post), “a reborn dream of a production” (Daily Telegraph) and “one of the greatest musicals ever created” (Chicago Tribune).
Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption – a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. This epic and uplifting story has become one of the most celebrated musicals in theatrical history.
The magnificent score of Les Misérables includes the songs “I Dreamed a Dream,” “On My Own,” “Bring Him Home,” “One Day More,” “Master of the House,” and many more. Seen by over 130 million people worldwide in 53 countries, 438 cities, and 22 languages, Les Misérables is undisputedly one of the world’s most popular musicals.
Run Time: 2:55, with one intermission.
Audio Description is available for the performance on April 25th at 1:00 PM.

Drew and Ellie Holcomb - Never Gonna Let You Go Tour
2026-04-25 20:00 | Knitting Factory, 416 S 9th St, Boise, Idaho, 83702
Drew and Ellie Holcomb bring their Never Gonna Let You Go Tour to Boise for an unforgettable night of heartfelt music, storytelling, and joy. Known for their warm harmonies, faith-filled lyrics, and authentic connection with audiences, the husband-and-wife duo invite fans into an evening that feels both intimate and celebratory.
Featuring songs from their latest projects alongside beloved favorites, this tour captures the beauty of love, commitment, and hope—wrapped in the kind of soul-stirring melodies that Drew and Ellie are known for. Expect moments that make you sing along, reflect deeply, and leave uplifted.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering their music for the first time, this Boise stop promises a meaningful live experience that resonates long after the final note.
✨ Don’t miss Drew & Ellie Holcomb live on the Never Gonna Let You Go Tour.

BANDA MS-Ezequiel Peña-Jaripeo
2026-04-26 13:00 | Ford Idaho Center
Get ready for an electrifying night of música regional mexicana as BANDA MS and Ezequiel Peña bring an unforgettable Jaripeoexperience to Boise. This high-energy event combines the powerful sounds of banda music with vibrant Mexican tradition, creating a celebration full of passion, rhythm, and cultura.
BANDA MS will deliver their chart-topping hits and fan favorites, known for heartfelt lyrics and infectious melodies that keep audiences singing all night long. Joining them, Ezequiel Peña brings his unmistakable style and commanding stage presence, adding to an evening packed with emoción and auténtico sabor mexicano.
Perfect for fans of banda, norteño, and live regional music, this Jaripeo in Boise promises a night of nonstop entertainment, dancing, and unforgettable moments.
🎶 Don’t miss this incredible celebration of Mexican music and tradition—live in Boise.

Snow Tha Product - BEFORE I CRASHOUT
2026-04-26 19:00 | Treefort Music Hall, 722 W. Broad Street, Boise, ID, 83702, United States
Snow Tha Product is a bilingual powerhouse redefining what it means to be an independent artist. Known for her rapid-fire flows, fearless lyricism, and seamless switch between English and Spanish, Snow has carved her own lane in hip-hop and Latin music. Her unapologetic authenticity and unmatched work ethic have earned her a global following. Beyond the music, Snow is a voice for empowerment — championing women, the LGBTQ+ community, and first- generation narratives. From underground cyphers to international stages, she continues to prove that independence and success can go hand-in-hand.

DynaDuo Presents - Contortion
2026-04-28 19:00 | Knitting Factory, 416 S 9th St, Boise, Idaho, 83702
DynaDuo Presents: Contortion
9th St. Parallel at Knitting Factory
416 S 9th St – Boise, ID 83702
Tue
April 28
7:00 pm
(Doors: 6:30 pm)
All Ages

BOISE STATE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND CHOIRS
2026-04-28 19:30 | Morrison Center, 2201 West Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, Idaho, 83725
The Cosmos Sings
…from the stars above to the soul within.
Tuesday, April 28, 2026 · 7:30 PM
Morrison Center Main Hall
Join us for The Cosmos Sings, a powerful program performed by Boise State University Choirs and Symphony Orchestra—music shaped by the wonder of the universe, from the grandeur of creation to the quiet refuge of the inner world. This concert will also feature the winner of the 2026 Concerto-Aria Competition.
The evening opens with Part I of Haydn’s Creation, a choral and orchestral masterpiece that vividly depicts the dawn of the world—light, sky, sea, and stars bursting into being. In response to this oratorio, we offer Dan Forrest’s i thank You God for most this amazing day, a radiant setting of e.e. cummings’ poem that celebrates the joy and reverence of simply being alive within such a magnificent creation. The journey concludes with a choral arrangement of Mahler’s Ich bin der Welt abhanden gekommen, a hauntingly beautiful meditation on retreating from the turmoil of the external world to find peace in the sanctuary of the human soul.

August Burns Red / Amity Affliction
2026-04-29 17:30 | Revolution Concert House, 4983 N Glenwood St, Garden City, Idaho, 83714
Metalcore heavyweights August Burns Red and The Amity Affliction are bringing an emotionally charged, riff‑driven night to Boise. Expect crushing breakdowns, genre‑defining musicianship, and massive sing‑along moments as both bands deliver relentless energy and raw intensity. With August Burns Red’s technical precision and explosive live performance paired with The Amity Affliction’s emotionally powerful anthems, this is a must‑see show for metalcore fans. Get ready for a night of chaos, connection, and catharsis.
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MILLENNIAL CHOIRS & ORCHESTRAS
2026-04-30 17:00, 2026-04-30 20:00 | Morrison Center, 2201 West Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, Idaho, 83725
Millennial® Choirs & Orchestras proudly presents AMERICA 250, a powerful musical tribute celebrating 250 years of the American story. Featuring hundreds of musicians – including children, youth, and adults, joined with a full symphony orchestra – this inspiring concert reflects on the sacrifices, struggles, and shared ideals that shaped a nation. It brings generations together to express convictions of courage, faith, perseverance, and hope, inviting audiences to reflect on what it means to be American and the ideals we pass on that continue to unite and inspire.

SIDEPIECE
2026-05-01 20:00 | Treefort Music Hall, 722 W. Broad Street, Boise, ID, 83702, United States
While Dylan Ragland and Ricky Mears meant to start a side project, they weren’t totally expecting to create SIDEPIECE, the GRAMMY-nominated house duo that’s clocked more than 362 million global streams since its inception.
The two producers – Ragland makes music as fan favorite Party Favor and Mears produces as dancefloor igniter NITTI – first linked via DM in 2019 to share track ideas. Sensing their musical chemistry, they jumped on Facetime. By the end of the call, they’d registered the @youasidepiece social handles and their own figurative side piece had been born.
“It started out as a fun passion project because we both love and care about house music,” says Ragland, “but it’s grown so much bigger than we originally planned.”
Indeed, success came fast for the pair. SIDEPIECE’s second single, the 2020 Diplo collaboration “On My Mind,” aggregated more than 222 million Spotify streams and earned the trio a 2021 GRAMMY nomination for Best Dance Recording. A flurry of hit singles have followed, with SIDEPIECE carving out a signature sound rooted in catchy vocals – “the most important element,” says Ragland – and the ever-intoxicating bump and grind house groove. Spanning tech house, bass house and beyond, tracks including “Acrobatic,” “Temptation,” “Sextacy” and their latest — the steamy dancefloor heater “Reborn” — are quintessentially SIDEPIECE: party-starting club records with a pop-lean and serious sex appeal.
“Huge streaming numbers are cool,” says Mears, “but seeing people in the crowd singing along to the song, that makes it all feel real.”

Disco Always: Harry Styles Dance Night
2026-05-01 20:30 | Knitting Factory, 416 S 9th St, Boise, Idaho, 83702
Disco Always: Harry Styles Dance Night
9th St. Parallel at Knitting Factory
416 S 9th St – Boise, ID 83702
FriMay 18:30 pm(Doors: 8:00 pm)
21 and up
$27.71Buy Tickets

PLEASE NOTE:
There is a ticket delivery delay in place for this event.
All tickets will be sent 48 hours prior to the show.
What The Dance Presents
DISCO, ALWAYS: A HARRY STYLES DANCE NIGHT
BOISE! WE BELONG TOGETHER!  ⁠
PARTY & KISS & DISCO & DANCE all night long with us as we celebrate Harry’s new record!
9th St. Parallel at Knitting Factory
Friday, May 1
8pm
21+
Our DJ will be spinning Harry, 1D, and more dancefloor favorites! Comment your SONG REQUESTS below
Feather boas encouraged. Consensual kisses welcomed. Disco energy is mandatory. Come dressed to dance together, together
The night won’t wait for us! @thedanceparties
TICKETS AT DISCOALWAYS.COM

Capital City Ballet Center Presents The Wonderful Lamp
2026-05-02 15:00 | Nampa Civic Center, 311 3rd Street South, Nampa, Idaho, 83651
Capital City Ballet Center Presents The Wonderful Lamp
Nampa Civic Center
May 2 | 3 pm & 6 pm
Capital City Ballet Center is pleased to present our annual ballet recital performance. Please join us in supporting these students as they showcase their talents in dancing the story ballet of “The Wonderful Lamp”. This show is always fun for all ages to enjoy!

Boise Philharmonic Presents PINES OF ROME
2026-05-06 - 2026-05-07 | Morrison Center, 2201 West Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, Idaho, 83725
PINES OF ROME
(season finale)
Conductor Eric Garcia
Be swept up in the infectious energy of Javelin, an audience favorite originally composed for the Olympics by American composer Michael Torke. Be dazzled by the keyboard gymnastics of Rachmaninoff’s Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini performed by Stewart Goodyear, “one of the best pianists of his generation” (Philadelphia Inquirer). Be immersed in the shimmering grace and beauty of Respighi’s Fountains of Rome before being swallowed whole by Pines of Rome, the majestic finale to our 2025-26 season.

Boise Music Week Presents HOW TO SUCCEED IN BUSINESS WITHOUT REALLY TRYING
2026-05-07 - 2026-05-10 | Morrison Center, 2201 West Cesar Chavez Lane, Boise, Idaho, 83725
Power, sex, ambition, greed…. It’s just another day at the office in this classic satire of big business.
Big business means big laughs in this delightfully clever lampoon of life on the corporate ladder. A tune-filled comic gem that took Broadway by storm, winning both the Tony Award for Best Musical and a Pulitzer Prize, How to Succeed in Business without Really Trying boasts an exhilarating score by Frank Loesser, including “I Believe in You,” “Brotherhood of Man” and “The Company Way.”
ASL Interpretation is available for all Boise Music Week performances.
Audio Description: Saturday, May 9, at 2:00 PM and 7:30 PM.

MERSIV
2026-05-07 20:00 | Knitting Factory, 416 S 9th St, Boise, Idaho, 83702
MERSIV brings his immersive live show to Boise for an unforgettable night of forward‑thinking electronic music. Known for pushing boundaries with deep sound design and high‑energy performances, MERSIV creates an atmosphere that pulls the crowd in from start to finish. Catch him live at the Knitting Factory Concert House in downtown Boise for an evening built on powerful bass, dynamic visuals, and an electrifying connection with the audience. This is a must‑see performance for fans looking for something bold, immersive, and unforgettable.

MarchFourth w/ Banshee Tree
2026-05-07 20:00 | Treefort Music Hall, 722 W. Broad Street, Boise, ID, 83702, United States
MarchFourth is a kaleidoscope of musical and visual energy that inspires unabashed dancing and an atmosphere of celebration. With costumes inspired by band camp meets circus, the band consists of electric bass, guitar, 4-piece percussion corps, a 7-part brass section, dancers, acrobatics, stilt-walkers and a very diverse musical repertoire. Far from a “marching band” in any traditional sense, they have been known to swagger down Main Street playing a few tunes before taking the stage.
MarchFourth travels in one big tour bus, bringing their unique brand of party wherever they go. Their show is a sonic journey with worldwide influences, echoing the deepest grooves of American funk, rock, and jazz then boiling it all together in cinematic fashion, with showmanship, flare, and most of all: heart. This genre-busting, joy-inducing, in-your-face experience is not to be missed!

Banshee Tree
Banshee Tree is a Denver based quartet made up of guitar, saxophone, drums and bass. BT blurs the lines between indie, jam and jazz. Weaving through composed songs with heavy dance grooves and virtuosic, exciting improvisation, their live show is high energy and incredibly unique. They have shared the stage with many national acts including Greensky Bluegrass, Balkan Bump, Twiddle and Leftover Salmon, and they tour nationally for growing audiences.

El Canto de las Manos
2026-05-08 19:30 | The Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, Idaho, 83702
The Song of the Hands explores deafness through music, following Jennifer, Gabriel and José, three Deaf musicians from Venezuela, as they face the challenge of staging, for the first time in Sign Language, Beethoven’s Fidelio, under the baton of Gustavo Dudamel.

The film shows the isolation that the protagonists experience within their own families and the social discrimination due to their hearing condition, understanding that music is not only their refuge, but their salvation and their hope.

An extraordinary journey that follows the audition preparations and the creative process behind Fidelio, culminating in its premiere in Caracas. Not only is this the first time Fidelio has been performed in sign language, but it also marks the debut of the protagonists as actors and soloists, offering them the opportunity to become role models within their community.

Ivy Lab - A Farewell Tour
2026-05-08 20:00 | Knitting Factory, 416 S 9th St, Boise, Idaho, 83702
Ivy Lab: A Farewell Tour arrives in Boise for a special, one‑night performance at the Knitting Factory Concert House. This show marks the group’s farewell tour and celebrates years of boundary‑pushing electronic music with a powerful live experience. Fans can expect a deep, immersive set that highlights Ivy Lab’s signature sound in an intimate downtown Boise venue. The tour stop offers a rare opportunity to experience the project live as they bring this era to a close.

Effin
2026-05-08 20:00 | Treefort Music Hall, 722 W. Broad Street, Boise, ID, 83702, United States
Effin has redefined bass music by blending innovative sampling, next-level production skills, and vintage-inspired aesthetics to craft a sound that feels both fresh and timeless. Since moving to Nashville, Effin has embraced the city’s vibrant culture, infusing its creative energy into his work while pushing the boundaries of modern bass music. Known for his ability to weave nostalgic charm with cutting-edge sound design, Effin is carving a unique path in the electronic music landscape.
Effin’s artistry reached new heights with the release of his debut album, Cheap Thrills, on September 8, 2023. The album showcases his mastery of innovative sampling and sonic storytelling, merging high-energy basslines with retro-inspired textures. Tracks like the title track “Cheap Thrills” highlight his ability to combine gritty bass with emotive melodies, creating music that resonates across festival stages and intimate listening experiences alike. By transforming classic influences into modern anthems, Effin has established a distinct sound that transcends traditional genre boundaries.

Boys Like Girls
2026-05-09 19:00 | Revolution Concert House, 4983 N Glenwood St, Garden City, Idaho, 83714
Boys Like Girls bring The Soundtrack Of Your Life Tour to Boise for a high‑energy night of anthemic pop‑rock at Revolution Concert House & Event Center. Known for their emotionally charged songs and electrifying live shows, the band delivers a set packed with fan favorites and crowd‑singalong moments. This Boise stop is part of their 2026 tour and features support from iDKHOW and Arrows in Action, making it a must‑see night for fans of modern pop‑rock and alternative music.

Music Bingo BRUNCH
2026-05-10 12:30 | Knitting Factory, 416 S 9th St, Boise, Idaho, 83702
Music Bingo BRUNCH @ 9th Street Parallel
$5.00 to reserve a guaranteed seat (seating first come, first serve)
$30.00 to reserve a table for four together!
Free entry (no ticket required) based on limited available space
LETS SELL ENOUGH TICKETS TO TIP THE SCALE AND MOVE THIS INTO THE MAIN ROOM AT KNITTING FACTORY BOISE!
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Get ready for a high-energy day of beats and bingo! Join us for Music Bingo BRUNCH where music meets friendly competition.
Game One – All your bar favorites!
Game Two – Nothing but the 80’s!
Game Three – Its a suprise!
9th Street Parallel
Sunday, May 10th – Doors: 12:00PM / Game Start: 12:30 PM
Ages 21+
Win Two Concert Tickets of Your Choice Each Game! Plus other prizes throughout the games!
Bring your friends, grab a drink, and test your song-guessing skills — trivia, prizes, fun, and great vibes await!

An Evening With David Sedaris
2026-05-10 16:00 | The Egyptian Theatre, 700 W. Main St., Boise, Idaho, 83702
David Sedaris, author of the previous bestsellers Calypso, Naked, Me Talk Pretty One Day, Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim and regular National Public Radio contributor will be appearing for one night only at The Egyptian Theatre on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at 4:00 PM, following the release of his newest books, A Carnival of Snackery and Pretty Ugly.
This is a unique opportunity to see the best-selling humorist in an intimate setting. As always, Sedaris will be offering a selection of all-new readings and recollections, as well as a Q&A session and book signing. Books will be available for sale at the event, courtesy of Rediscovered Books.
With sardonic wit and incisive social critiques, Mr. Sedaris has become one of America’s pre-eminent humor writers. The great skill with which he slices through cultural euphemisms and political correctness proves that Sedaris is a master of satire and one of the most observant writers addressing the human condition today.
If you love David Sedaris’s cheerfully misanthropic stories, you might think you know what you’re getting into at his live readings. You’d be wrong. To see him read his own work on stage allows his autobiographical narrative to reveal a uniquely personal narrative that will keep you laughing throughout the evening. Don’t miss this event! As always, the reading will be accompanied by a pre and post-show book signing.

Snail Mail w/ Sharp Pins, Armlock
2026-05-11 18:30 | Treefort Music Hall, 722 W. Broad Street, Boise, ID, 83702, United States
On Ricochet, her third album as Snail Mail, Lindsey Jordan returns to assert herself as a generational songwriter, clear-eyed and honest as ever. Time has passed, but she remains a sensitive soul, and here her incisive introspection is tethered to newly expansive and hypnotic melodies and ornate string arrangements. While writing Ricochet, Jordan found herself fixating on concerns she’d previously pushed out of her mind, namely death and what happens after. These 11 songs are colored by the anxiety of watching life slip through your fingers, as well as the vulnerability of loving deeply rather than frenetically. Ultimately, Ricochet is an album about realizing—and accepting—that the world still turns no matter what is going on in your tiny life.
Ricochet is the first Snail Mail album in five years, and a lot has happened in the interim. Before touring 2021’s Valentine around the world, Jordan had surgery for vocal polyps. She underwent intensive speech therapy and emerged as a more confident vocalist—on Ricochet, Jordan wields newfound control over her voice, ironically enough for an album about uncertainty. She made her acting debut in Jane Schoenbrun’s indie horror I Saw the TV Glow, playing a Buffy-esque heroine with psychic powers. She moved out of New York, floated around for a bit, and landed in the area around Greensboro, North Carolina. She’s 26 and has a fluffy white puffball of a dog, whom she holds up to the night sky so she can see the stars.
All the while, Jordan was working on new music. She tried to write quickly—“which obviously didn’t work”—but with intention, aiming not to leave any material on the cutting room floor. “I’ve never done this before, but I wrote all of the instrumentals and vocal melodies on the piano or guitar, and then I filled in the lyrics all at once over a year,” Jordan says. “It takes me a lot more time and consideration to make great melodies than it does trying to connect things lyrically, so I gave myself more time to do the one.”
When it came time to record the songs bouncing around in her head, Jordan turned to a friend, Aron Kobayashi Ritch, the bassist and producer of the fuzzy indie rock band Momma. In winter 2025, they made Ricochet at North Carolina’s Fidelitorium Recordings, owned by R.E.M. producer Mitch Easter, and the Nightfly and Studio G in Brooklyn. Jordan describes the process as refreshing, trusting, and comfortable. “I felt like an equal voice,” she says. “He was as interested in my decisions as I was in his.”
Sonically, Ricochet sounds like the natural next step in Snail Mail’s small but mighty discography, building on the poised guitar parts of her 2018 Matador debut, Lush, and Valentine’s raw rock passion. Ricochet channels the Smashing Pumpkins at their sunniest and Radiohead at their most Britpop, with notes of Catherine Wheel shoegaze, Ivy power pop, and Sunny Day Real Estate emo. These are welcoming and vibrant tones of the ambitious ’90s alt-rock variety, embellished with unusual chords and curious textures that tickle the ear. (The most immediate and obvious descriptor is, ahem, lush.)
Jordan’s early music largely dealt with matters of the heart, a territory that she tried to step beyond on Ricochet. “Misery feels safe to write about because I am good at it,” she says, “but I’m not bathing in my own agony anymore.” To feel the pain of everything and then nothing is a lonesome contradiction. Ricochet is a record about being caught in this whirlpool, but Jordan’s music has never been so transcendent. The luminous opener, “Tractor Beam,” is driven by jangly guitars, but is ultimately about dissociation and “feeling othered while acknowledging that you’re spending a lot of your time and energy figuring out how to float away.”
While writing Ricochet, Jordan found herself drawn to art that explores the concept of life itself. The questions of artistic worth, ego, alienation, self-destruction, and failure posed by Charlie Kaufman’s 2008 film Synecdoche, New York cast a long-lasting existential shadow. “Nowhere” is informed by Laura Gilpin’s 1977 poem “The Two-Headed Calf,” about a young animal whose congenital condition allows it to see twice as many stars (the gentle stuff just kills her). On “My Maker,” she imagines flying a plane to heaven and overstaying her welcome at the airport bar. “Another year gone by,” she laments atop swirling guitars and spaced-out sprawl. “What if nothing matters?” “Oh, bouncer in the sky,” she wearily pleads on another song. “Let me in, I’m scared to die.”
Ricochet’s interiority reminds Jordan of Lush and other early music written in her Maryland childhood bedroom. “I was writing those songs for so long, my whole life,” she says. “It was my diary.” On the grunge-gaze song “Dead End,” she mourns the simplicity of a suburban adolescence, of parking in a cul-de-sac and smoking with friends.
“I’ve aged out of thinking that you’ll have everybody forever. Many of these songs are about friendships, friends that I’m sad about,” Jordan says, “But I’m also talking to myself.” “Looks like you made it/Somebody would be so proud,” she sneers on “Hell.” “But you isolated/Alienate your friends/‘Cus they’re just a means to an end.”
“Sometimes it’s devastating to be close with people. You’re busy during a birthday party. Then it happens again,” Jordan says. “All of a sudden, you haven’t talked to somebody you care about in years. You wake up one day and realize you’ve put yourself in a snowglobe, and it’s cold and weird and plasticy.”
To this end, emotional detachment can be self-imposed and involuntary, a protective impulse and a clinical blunting. “Numb myself out/What else should we do?,” Jordan sings on “Nowhere.” “You covered me all in kisses/I said I couldn’t feel it, but I wanted to.” Slipping into the abyss can become a comforting guilty pleasure. “Fireworks going off from above/Lit up the sky like lightning bugs/Felt so alive then, I can’t explain,” she sings on “Cruise.” “Couldn’t wait to get home and hide my face/Couldn’t wait to get home and slip away.”
Ricochet’s cover is the first not to feature Jordan’s face. Instead, a distressed deep blue expanse is filled by a spiral shell. A spiral moves in dual, opposing directions. Inward winding suggests contraction to the point of disappearance, while outward motion implies the promise of infinity. Distance and time may lead us away from the epicenter, and growth may be uneven, in fits and starts, and maybe a few steps backwards. It’s easy to get tangled up in emotions along the way, but every rotation offers the chance for pattern recognition, for perspective, for the realization that you do it to yourself, that’s what really hurts.

Sharp Pins
Fall in Love again with Sharp Pins’ Balloon Balloon Balloon
Sometimes it all goes POP!

Sharp Pins is the super solid lo-fi pop project of talented
Chicago musician Kai Slater of Lifeguard and Dwaal Troupe.
“Youth Revolution Now”

Armlock
Armlock make music for having your head in the clouds. On their new album, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm, the Australian duo of Simon Lam and Hamish Mitchell take you through a steady ascension into heavenly sonic realms. The band’s second proper release, and first for Run For Cover Records, Seashell Angel Lucky Charm taps onto the songwriters’ roots in experimental electronic roots and filters them through an indie rock lens, drawing the listener in close with crystal clear guitars, tight rhythms, warm harmonies, and sparse arrangements that leave room for character and eccentricities. The result is an album of inventively minimal music that does a lot with a little.
Friends for 14 years, Lam (vocals and guitar) and Mitchell (guitar and keyboards) have been in their fair share of musical projects together and apart. The two met studying jazz at Monash University in Melbourne, eventually discovering a shared love of electronic music. After a handful of electronic and dance outlets (I’lls, Couture, Kllo) Armlock came together through the band’s natural camaraderie and comfort with collaboration, and the two began incorporating guitar into the music they were making for the first time. Capable of recording and engineering the whole project themselves, the pair never needed to be precious with studio time. Instead they preferred venturing down songwriting rabbit holes, chasing down a feeling and layering ideas at their home studios, unsure where a song would ultimately land. “There’s no real distinction between writing, demoing, and final production, it’s all done at the same time,” says Lam. “It’s a workflow that is much more common in electronic music and how we started making music together.”
Seashell Angel Lucky Charm is the imaginative and sonically detailed result. The gentle vocals sit up front, often buoyed by fragile guitar lines and a simple but steady beat, and ample space is left for production flourishes like distant laughter, chopped up samples, and pitched squeals to ping around the listener’s ears. “We very much have a ‘throw stuff at the wall and see what sticks’ approach,” explains Lam. “We focus a lot on how an element sounds, rather than what an element is–if there’s a guitar part that’s not quite working, rather than try a different guitar effect or amp sound, we’re more likely to replace it with a keyboard, or a sample. A ‘sound’ is just as important as a ‘part’ to us, and I think that’s how a lot of electronic producers think.”
Every sound on Seashell Angel Lucky Charm feels precise and intentional, making the earcandy choruses on tracks like “Fear” and “El Oh Ve Ee” feel like expertly placed moments of guitar pop bliss. These two songs show Armlock’s savvy with harmony as they use octaves of angelic sounds to stretch a simple one-word chorus until it soars with meaning. Throughout Seashell Angel Lucky Charm, guitar is used sparingly and thoughtfully–more like a tool in Armlock’s belt rather than the primary songwriting vessel. On “Godsend” an airy acoustic provides the sturdy foundation, ushering the groove forward with uncomplicated chord progressions and leaving the focus on Lam’s voice.
Armlock’s sound at times recalls Pinback’s lean alternative, Alex G’s adventurous indie, or the wave of mysterious-yet-endearing genre-bending music coming out of the UK from label’s like Dean Blunt’s World Music or Vegyn’s PLZ Make It Ruins. Album opener “Ice Cold” provides a perfect entry point into Armlock’s world and their skill with coalescing disparate influences. One trap beat away from a Bladee track, the song begins with robotic voices reminiscent of Boards of Canada and evolves into the meditative warmth found in Adrianne Lenker’s more lo-fi work. There’s a subdued tenderness to Lam’s vocal delivery as he ponders the loss of a friendship and introduces the album’s fixation on air signs and higher dimensions.
Lyrically, Armlock’s music is often seeped with a very human desire to not only find guidance in the enormity of existence, but also to find something deeper in the mundane. “I was brought up Catholic, and I’ve definitely turned away from Christianity in my adult life but in recent years I’ve kind of missed that extra layer of meaning that religion adds to everyday life,” Lam says. “I’ve never written songs about that kind of thing, and it’s definitely pretty abstract, but it’s interesting to write about something that isn’t in my physical life but still feels like I’m talking about something ‘real.’”
Album highlight “Guardian” cuts to the heart of this theme with Lam looking “Somewhere up above” for “something or someone,” sifting through everyday life, trying to decide if the divine numbers he’s noticing on license plates are signs or happenstance. As guitar bends and piano rolls across the song’s structure until it fades into an airy soundscape where Lam yearns for a guardian through hushed vocals and chirping birds. “Ready for my essence to be found / ‘Cause I’m seeing their number all around / Guide me safe, lead me from harm / My seashell angel lucky charm.” Elsewhere these more esoteric ideas intersect with romantic longing, like on “El Oh Vee Ee” or “Godsend,” the former an upbeat earworm and the latter a richly produced cut of creative guitar pop.
Seashell Angel Lucky Charm manages to walk a fine line: impressionistic yet accessible, ambiguous yet refreshingly earnest. Armlock immerse you in their world but they don’t hold your hand, allowing you to be the one to discover the melodies and ideas within. It’s an impressive feat for only 18 minutes of music and it will leave you searching for more–and luckily you can hit repeat right away.

Daisy Grenade, Vienna Vienna
2026-05-12 08:00 - 17:00 | Knitting Factory, 416 S 9th St, Boise, Idaho, 83702
Daisy Grenade and Vienna Vienna bring a bold, high-energy performance to Boise, blending pop punk attitude with unapologetic individuality. Known for their edgy sound and fearless stage presence, Daisy Grenade delivers punchy hooks, raw lyrics, and a rebellious spirit that resonates with audiences craving something real and electric. Paired with Vienna Vienna’s dynamic style and genre-bending flair, this show promises a vibrant mix of alternative pop, emotion, and attitude.
Whether you’re a longtime fan or discovering them for the first time, this is a night of music that’s loud, lively, and unforgettable.

Blueface
2026-05-14 19:00 | Revolution Concert House, 4983 N Glenwood St, Garden City, Idaho, 83714
Blueface brings his high‑energy live show to Boise for an explosive night of hip‑hop at Revolution Concert House & Event Center in nearby Garden City. Known for his unmistakable flow and chart‑making tracks, Blueface delivers a raw, crowd‑moving performance that keeps the energy high from start to finish. This Boise‑area stop on his 2026 tour offers fans the chance to experience his dynamic stage presence up close in an intimate, all‑standing venue setting.
