the Midwest premiere of Nadya Tolokonnikova’s newest performance installation—an uncompromising, visceral encounter with authoritarianism and the human will to create under pressure. Best known as a founding member of Pussy Riot, Tolokonnikova has spent more than a decade turning political resistance into art.
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By Cecilia Feliciano (@shotswithceci) — additional context and editor’s note by Music Coast. Editor’s note (Music Coast): This year marks Cecilia’s first time covering Warped Tour for us—she’s on the ground with camera in hand. Music Coast has deep roots with Warped: I (Shay) have covered it since the early days, even as a kid alongside my parents at Bohemia Afterdark. I can’t make it this year, but I plan to be at every stop next year if possible. In the meantime, we’re thrilled to have Cecilia representing Music Coast to the fullest.
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Boston’s seven-piece levels up with lush horns, mostly live instrumentation, and a candid, queer-affirming centerpiece in “Middle Man.” Plus: how they road-tested arrangements and rebuilt their show for bigger stages.
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The Music Coast crew, alongside artist Jubba White, arrived Thursday to a warm atmosphere filled with familiar faces and new energy. Despite a later-than-planned arrival, the team quickly settled in, setting up camp and preparing for the days ahead.
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For its second consecutive year at Chicago’s Riot Fest, Music Coast witnessed a milestone weekend defined by tighter operations, eclectic performances, and a fan community that feels as integral as the lineup itself.
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Held May 3–5 at scenic Redondo Beach, California, BeachLife Festival 2024 delivered another unforgettable weekend of music, ocean breeze, and good vibes. With a powerhouse lineup including Sting, Devo, Seal, ZZ Top, Incubus, and more, the festival blended legendary acts with beach culture and culinary creativity—cementing its status as a staple for Southern California music lovers.
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Official collabs with Oasis, Ghost, Slayer, Megadeth & more, a Marshall reissue, build-your-own Jack Rack®, and a retail footprint that now runs through Guitar Center, Sweetwater, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame shop, and beyond.
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For the first time, the original-era Saints material is being performed in North America—pulling from (I’m) Stranded, Eternally Yours, and Prehistoric Sounds—with an eight-piece lineup built to hit like 1977 and breathe like 2025.
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After 16+ years in roots reggae, San Diego’s Dubbest step into soul with a slow-burn single that keeps their harmonies, melodic bass, and melancholy storytelling intact—while borrowing texture from Motown and Philly soul.
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Los Pink Cheese Green Goes (aka Los PCGG) might be born in Atlanta, Georgia, but on a snowy Friday night in Chicago, they felt like the house band for every Latino holiday party you wish you’d grown up with.
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Words & on-site reporting: Cecilia for Music Coast – Vans Warped Tour Orlando, Nov 15–16, 2025
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