Written by Julia DuBois Images taken from B-Side Magazine’s website and Instagram “We intend to help build and strengthen Boise’s music community by bridging connections between artists + venues + audiences” – B-Side Magazine’s Mission Statement B-Side Magazine, a new nonprofit in Boise, has made quite the impact on the…
Written by Julia DuBois Photos by Preston Valles and Avery Gerhardt If you have explored Downtown Boise, then chances are that you have seen the Record Exchange. Mural covered walls, an optimal corner store location, and a neon sign with an outline of two dancers shining brightly as a beacon…
By Sam Woodhouse 10. Psyche Lifeline – The Ghost Ease (The Ghost Ease, October 22nd) Anyone who has been a fan or attendee of Treefort Music Festival the last few years can share the heartbreak in falling in love with a band meant to come to Boise but having to…
Written by Julia DuBois, Photos Taken by Preston Valles 2222 Broadway. Blue and Purple Walls. Vinyl in Trees. Records on shelves. This is Spin Records. Shopping at Spin Records was an event that I had high expectations for, but I still found myself thoroughly impressed after experiencing on my own.…
Written By Maxx Principale Elton John’s Honky Château displays signs of his inspirations of rock and country through his tone of closeted femininity (Honky Cat) and gifted piano playing. Elton’s arrangement of instruments is completely different from anyone else’s. He uses the piano as a lead guitar, the guitar as…
Written By Julia DuBois To yearn, or to pine, it happens to the best of us from time to time. This natural emotion of longing for someone, something, or somewhere, does not discriminate; we can all fall victim to it. When it comes time to express this complex emotion, choosing…
Written by Julia DuBois Misery loves company, and sometimes the best company is with someone that you have never met, who’s singing a song that is just as sad as you are. None of us are immune to the feelings of sadness, so sometimes the best remedy is giving in…
Written by Julia DuBois Emotions are complex, dynamic, fluid, and a vital aspect of the human experience. Communication, funny enough, is also complex, dynamic, fluid, and a vital aspect of the human experience. When the two come together, they create the opportunity for a highly personal and expressive message. Sometimes,…
Written by Julia DuBois Photos taken by Preston Valles Since opening in November of 2021, Jam Session Record Shop has already established quite the presence in the music scene of Boise. With the shop’s location being on Main Street, just outside of Downtown, this store is welcoming to everyone. If…
Your roommate has invited you to a concert. As she describes the night’s events to come, you begin to realize that this may be no ordinary show. And that leisurely walk home at the end of the night is not guaranteed.