Storming LA’s The Novo, Tory took over with a wild performance.
Photos by: Danielle Ellis
THE NOVO W TORY LANEZ
Storming LA’s The Novo, Tory took over with a wild performance.
Photos by: Danielle Ellis
Young, new talent continues to grow in Portland – check out our Q&A with the rising rose, [E]mpress:
EYES & EDGE: Where does your inspiration come from when you are writing your music?
[E]mpress: The world – my personal environment – and everything that’s not around me! All of it plays a big part in how I create and how I feel.
What I speak is reflected through the music I make creating an avenue where I can express myself and have relatable qualities that other people may feel. It also really just depends. Some days I can start writing a verse inspired off watching a cartoon 20 minutes prior or a character from a movie. Some days I need to sit down and develop an actual concept and arranging the delivery. Some days I need to ensure a very direct and structured approach to writing.
E&E: What do you want your audience to think/feel when they listen to your music?
[E]mpress: When people listen to my music I want them to the feel the energy of a thousand suns.
Photos & Words: Kristina
The X Ambassadors swung by to say hello to the good people of Portland at the
beginning of May for the beginning of their “Joyful” Tour. The rock band from
Ithaca, New York, Started the night off strong with one of their first hits, “Jungle”.
The three-piece band, backed by their back up instrumentalists and three
background singers, Literally blew the crowd away with their epic sub drops and
consistent high energy. XA had released their first full length album, ‘VHSʼ back in
2015 and a deluxe re-release in ʼ16. The b&nd had begun releasing singles at the
beginning of 2018 with the debut track and inspiration of their tour, ‘Joyfulʼ, which
brings that familiar display of emotional and powerful vocals and a heart stirring
message. X Ambassadors did more than bring a consistent stream of that
infectious energy and power with their performance, but left the crowd
encouraged and dare I say, ‘Joyful’.
READ MORE
