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View all →Jan 6, 2026
Warped Tour Turns 30: A Full-Circle Summer for a Scene That Never Died
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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COUCH release Big Talk: retro-soul pop with bigger stakes—and a live show scaled for rooms like Roadrunner & Brooklyn Steel
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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Jan 6, 2026
Music Coast at Reggae on the River 2025
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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