Photography and writing by Shanna Rogers CHARLOTTE, NC — Pop punk and emo powerhouses took over The Underground in Charlotte, NC on Labor Day, making the walls and ceiling shake with glee and melodic sound. The Starting Line rolled into town on their Eternal Youth tour, celebrating over two decades of discography and their upcoming... Continue Reading →
Joywave’s Permanent Pleasure World Tour at The Underground
Pictures and writing by Dillon Reesor Joywave’s stop at The Underground in Charlotte on October 12th as part of their Permanent Pleasure World Tour was an electric night of indie rock and alt-pop. The tour sports a lean bill composed of headliners Joywave and LA-based rock group Hunny. Hunny Flying solo on this tour, vocalist... Continue Reading →
Alvvays Plays Sold-out Show at The Underground Charlotte
Dan Russell-Pinson – May 6, 2024 Alvvays graced the stage of The Underground Saturday night for the Charlotte stop of their 2024 US tour which was announced in December of last year. Formed in 2011, Alvvays consists of founding members Molly Rankin (vocals, rhythm guitar), Kerri MacLellan (keyboards, backing vocals) and Alec O'Hanley (lead guitar,... Continue Reading →
Babe Haven Previews New Album at The Underground
Dan Russell-Pinson – March 30, 2024 Babe Haven, a female-fronted queer band currently based out of Durham, NC, had the honor of opening up for punk legends Otoboke Beaver for two stops of their current US tour (Carrboro and Charlotte). Their Charlotte appearance on March 27, 2024 marks the band’s first time playing at The... Continue Reading →
Otoboke Beaver Brings Japanese Riot Grrrl Energy to Charlotte
Dan Russell-Pinson - March 29, 2024 Otoboke Beaver has been away from their hometown of Kyoto, Japan since the launch of their recent US tour five weeks ago. Consisting of Accorinrin (lead vocals), Yoyoyoshie (guitar & vocals), Hirochan (bass & vocals) and Kahokiss (drums & vocals), Otoboke Beaver is an all-female punk band known for... Continue Reading →
