Joywave (with support from little image) performing at Toad’s Place in New Haven, CT on April 16, 2025. All photos taken by Chantel Malin.













































































Joywave (with support from little image) performing at Toad’s Place in New Haven, CT on April 16, 2025. All photos taken by Chantel Malin.
Paleface Swiss (with support from Stick To Your Guns and Nasty) performing at Rickshaw Theatre in Vancouver, BC on April 16, 2025. All photos taken by Emma-Jane Dotchuk.
Still Woozy performing at The Glass House in Pomona, CA on April 14, 2025. All photos taken by Jay Trinh.
Stacey Ryan performing at The Foundry in Philadelphia, PA on March 20, 2025. All photos taken by Cami Liberty.
Capstan (with support from Colorblind, True North, and Not Enough Space) performing at Spirit Hall in Pittsburgh, PA on April 17, 2025. All photos taken by Kayla Kreller.
Jack Kays (with support from Remo Drive) performing at Theatre of Living Arts in Philadelphia, PA on March 15, 2025. All photos taken by Cami Liberty.
Alice Phoebe Lou performing at Lodge Room in Los Angeles, CA on April 8, 2025. All photos taken by Jenny Luo.
flipturn performing at Georgia Theatre in Athens, GA on April 15, 2025. All photos taken by Joanna Barronton.
The Japanese House (with support from Venus & the Flytraps) performing at Tabernacle in Atlanta, GA on April 10, 2025. All photos taken by Chandler Bunzol.
Tortuga Music Festival featuring Ludacris, Luke Combs, Jelly Roll, Parker McCollum, Shaboozey, Yelawulf, Marcus King, Wyatt Flores, Avery Anna, Lily Rose, and Wheeland Brothers in Fort Lauderdale, FL April 4 - 6, 2025. All photos taken by Ryan-Samuel Borromeo.
Festival Estéreo Picnic 2025 was breathtaking, so many artists from around the world came to Colombia for this huge festival. Artists like Olivia Rodrigo, Justice, girl in red, and Empire of the Sun had beautiful performances loved by the crowd.
Words and photos by Ely Diaz
Amyl and The Sniffers are known for their high-octane, raspy and rocky performances that make you feel like rock and roll is alive and well. Think far-out hairstyles, mosh pits, crowd surfing and pure, unfiltered rock 'n' roll.
Amyl steps out onto the stage at Treefort Music Fest wearing an iconic Fashion Brand Company hoodie that I recognized right away from sitting in my own shopping cart.
From the first song, Amy spends time warming the crowd up with her on-point vocals and excited attitude. The band hails from Australia and brought a sort of spirited mayhem to their set. As their performance went on, Amyl and The Sniffers had fans moshing, singing every word of “Jerkin’” and hooting and hollering in agreement to Amyl’s female rage. Her outfit only revealed to be even cooler when I realized she had hearts cut out of her jeans. (Catch me with scissors creating a dupe for myself this summer.)
Although at first their band may seem aggressive or poignant, Amyl often took pauses to express her gratitude for being here “even when the world is going to absolute shit.” Amy took several moments to remind the crowd that her songs aren’t just about her experience as a woman from Australia who’s seen so many women get hurt from the violence against them, but that the “patriarchy is also keeping the men down, too.” It brought the crowd together in a “down-with-the-man” energy sort of way and created a swell in crowd surfing. Being my first TMF, I quickly learned that crowdsurfing is almost a sort of tradition at the festival. What better place to do that than Amyl's set.
As the show went on, the Aussie punk rockers had everyone jumping to their hits like “Tiny Bikini” and “Freaks To The Front.” Fists were flying and everyone was excitedly into the joyful, chaotic energy of it all. Amyl and The Sniffers are on tour for all of 2025, and I hope to catch them again on their tour run. They had a special way of unifying an audience, captivating their attention, having good, clean fun all in the name of rock and roll. Amyl and The Sniffers lyrics have legendary lyrics that are, if you listen a bit closer, full of empowering reminders that you should remain authentic to yourself and ignore those who just don’t get who you are. I think that’s pretty punk rock.
Words and photos by Daniela Shella
by daniela shella
Treefort Music Fest, held annually in Boise, Idaho, continues to shine as a vibrant celebration of indie music, art, and culture. This year's festival once again delivered an incredibly diverse lineup, mixing established local and global acts with emerging talent across all kinds of genres. The intimate atmosphere of Treefort allows for close connections between artists and attendees, making for a unique festival experience. Treefort showcases 400 bands across several venues and spans nearly a week of music and events.
This year was my first Treefort Music fest, and I was welcomed with absolute open arms! Unclear Mag was boots on the ground running around covering the best acts of the festival.
Here are 5 top acts that made the biggest waves that week, and my review on their sets.
1. Obvious and goes without saying was Remi Wolf
As the Friday of TMF started, all everyone could talk about was making it to the Main Stage for the big show, Remi Wolf. All day the energy was buzzing and everyone you’d run into would be making plans to see Remi, and then hit some other iconic late night shows. But it was a can’t miss set of the weekend.
When Remi took the stage, the photo pit was maybe the fullest I’ve ever personally experienced. The barricades shook with excitement from the front row, and the energy transcended all the way to the back of Julia Davis Park. I was able to catch her before the show and snap a few photographs of her in one of her iconic layered outfits.
From the second she took the stage, she was keeping things so high-energy and slipping in quirky anecdotes, always keeping it centered around her unique blend of pop, funk, and indie vibes. With her signature playful style and infectious charisma, Remi had the crowd dancing and singing along from the very first note. By the time her set wrapped up, fans were eager for more, and I could hear the chatter around buzzing with, “Wow I need to see her again.” Remi’s tour continues with dates all over the US, check them out HERE.
2. Gelli Haha was on our radar earlier this year but am recently converted into a die-hard fan
Gelli Haha, where do I begin! Angel, Gelli Haha’s frontwoman, was so lovely to meet and I had no idea the energy they’d bring. I was able to meet up with them for a quick portrait session, and then later caught their electric late night show. On stage, Gelli blends smooth melodies with an edge of experimental sound, trampolines and bubbles guns, dramatics and choreographed theatrics. The crowd was fully immersed in the mix of chill tunes and punchy beats, and Gelli’s cool stage presence kept the vibe going strong even up until the last note. Their new album is set to release this June!
3. Durand Bernarr
Durand was a TRUE professional performer. He engaged with the crowd so much, and the whole set was a soulful, captivating experience. I love that Durand is Grammy nominated and didn’t fail to mention that huge accomplishment on stage. I could see heads bobbing turning to hips swaying very quickly. With his smooth vocals and magnetic stage presence, he effortlessly blended R&B, funk, and soul, drawing the crowd in from the start. I’m excited to see more from Durand this year.
4. Annie DiRusso, an indie leader
Fresh off releasing her new album, Super Pedestrian, Annie took the stage and played crowd favorites like “Wet” and “Coming Soon,” which she mentioned on the mic, is about how she “thought she was going to flunk out of college.” I thought it was a beautiful moment to draw the crowd in and extremely cool to see her making art of something that was a struggle, now only paying off tenfold on stage. Annie’s band was killing every song, their stage presence was so laid back and effortless. Annie was able to blend raw emotion and catchy alt-pop tunes to draw the crowd in, making it clear she’s a rising star to watch.
5. Sofi Tukker
Can’t mention Treefort without mentioning Sofi Tukker’s incredible DJ set. From catching the flying drone in the air (check out that footage HERE) to turning the whole stage into a giant party, they brought the fun. I was able to snap a few photos of them right when they got to Boise, and they were excited to bring the party to Idaho. Fans were stopping them in the streets for photos and they were so kind and caring.
During their DJ set, it became an absolute party! The duo brought their classic blend of house beats, high-energy, and global rhythms that had the whole crowd dancing from start to finish. They sprinkled original songs and remixes with an electric vibe and killer track choices. Sofi Tukker never fails to bring a huge burst of joy and excitement, and it was so evident by the smiles on the crowd’s faces.
Check out more photos below!
While She Sleeps performing at Irving Plaza in New York City on April 7, 2025. All photos taken by Jessie Eshak.
Neon Trees performing at Buckhead Theatre in Atlanta, GA on April 2, 2025. All photos taken by Chandler Bunzol.
Mind’s Eye performing at The Glass House in Pomona, CA on April 2, 2025. All photos taken by Samantha Wong.
Caroline Kingsbury performing at The Social in Orlando, FL on March 30, 2025. All photos taken by April Anderson.
Rebecca Black performing at Theatre of Living Arts in Philadelphia, PA on March 29, 2025. All photos taken by AnnaMarie Otor.
Late Again and Parlour Magic performing at The Sultan Room in Brooklyn, NY on March 28, 2025. All photos taken by Inés Valencia.
Cameron Whitcomb (with support from Ava Maybee) performing at The Bowery Ballroom in New York City on March 28, 2025. All photos taken by Betsy Brody.