Billie Eilish, Halsey, Khalid and...Rage Against the Machine??

​​Some of the biggest names in today’s pop music headline Firefly Festival along with the Rock/Metal/Funk/Hip-Hop band Rage Against the Machine who haven’t released new music since 2000. I’m sure there are plenty of festival goers this year attending Coachella and Firefly alike that are wondering why debatably the heaviest band to ever play the Woodlands is topping the bill.  
Trevor Daniel not just a Tik Tok Sensation 
Trevor Daniel is a 25 year old pop artist from Los Angeles California. Most people know about Daniel from his song “Falling” which was heavily featured and caught mainstream success due to Tik Tok and peaked at 25 on the Billboard Hot 100. Now some people believe that he is just a tik tok sensation.
Cash Cash: Pop Rock Turned EDM
​If you're a fan of EDM, then you’ve probably heard of Cash Cash. Hailing from New Jersey, the three-man trio consists of Jean Paul, Alex Makhlouf, and Samuel Frisch. The band has accumulated 1.6 billion streams since their start in 2007, and as of 2016 have released four full length albums and an array of singles and EPs.
Missio: An Alternative Electronic Duo
​MISSIO began its journey with songwriter/vocalist Matthew Brue in 2015. He collaborated with his friend and local producer David Butler to collaborate on their self-titled EP, which they released in 2016. After the sudden success online for the EP, Matthew made his debut under the name MISSIO at the SXSW festival in 2016. 
Meute: The Eleven-Piece Techno Marching Band 
Meute is an eleven piece marching band that fuses hypnotic techno sounds with expertly executed instrumentation. The techno project from Hamburg, Germany, composes a wholly  unique sound, infusing electronic music with the unique musical capabilities of a full acoustic arrangement. The band has attracted a lot of attention with their “reworks” of tracks by popular electronic artists like Flume, deadmau5, Dennis Ferrer, and Oscar House. 
​Big Boi Returns to Firefly
Big Boi, born Antwan Andre Patton, is a 45 year old American rapper, songwriter, actor and record producer from Savannah, Georgia. He is also one-half of the hip hop duo Outkast alongside fellow American rapper Andrè 3000. ​
Meet the Neighbors!
​99 neighbors exploded onto the hip-hop scene last year with their single, welcome to chili’s. Billing themselves as a “collective of independent artists,” the Vermont-based group has a diverse sound that is reminiscent of other rap collectives that came before it like BROCKHAMPTON and Odd Future.
The Australian Pregnant DJ Anna Lunoe 
If you’re an EDM fan you probably already heard of Anna Lunoe. She is going to be the most interesting performer at FireFly in my mind. She is an EDM DJ from Sydney, Australia and is pregnant. Yes pregnant you read that right Lunoe is out here killing festivals and stages all across the world while being pregnant. ​
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Whipped Cream: Bringing Swagger to EDM
 Punk’s Not Dead: The Regrettes Bring Feminist Garage Pop to the Firefly Stage
Whipped Cream is a swagged out Canadian DJ/producer who is straight fire. I’m not saying she is fire just to hype her up and give her some clout.
The Regrettes rock. With heavy guitar and strong vocals muddled with a vulnerability that feels like it’s being performed at someone’s basement show, their debut on the Firefly stage is not to be missed.
Absofacto: How Jonathan Visger Is Changing The Game On Music Genres
Absofacto was created by artist Jonathan Visger, a member of the Michigan-based indie rock band Mason Proper. He released his first track “North South Pt.1” under his own name, and then his second track under the pseudonym Bung Lung Baby. The name Absofacto was first used in 2009 with the EP Tagalong, and he has been using the name ever since. 
Space Jesus Invites You To His Dimension
Brooklyn-based electronic artist Jasha Tull is coming to Firefly to transport you deep into the intergalactic wormhole. With low frequency baselines frequently augmented by what might be the sounds of spaceships whirling across galaxies, Space Jesus  produces soundscapes that are easy to get lost in. 
​Noah Cyrus is Here to Make You Cry
Hugel: Come To An Epic Dance Party Hosted By One of France’s Hottest DJ’s
​Noah Cyrus is a 20 year old singer, songwriter and actress from Nashville, Tennessee. Cyrus’ sound features a combination of genres, including R&B, pop soul, electropop, and alternative. She's also Miley Cyrus's sister...
In the first few seconds of Guajira Guantanamera, Hugel lets the voice of Joseito Fern(a)ndez lead without interruption. After a few seconds, the kick comes in, and the 1929 hit of the same name transforms into a throbbing EDM track.
Devon Gillfillian and His Adventure into Deep Soul Music
​Making his debut in 2016, Devon Gillfillian has been creating a blend of hip-hop, soul, and blues to create his own genre of music, which he states cannot be described through the common classification for music.
Noga Erez Takes Firefly for 3rd Trip EVER in America
 Noga Erez from Tel Aviv, Israel is performing only for the 3rd time ever in America. If EDM or electric pop is your type of music genre, you are going to wish she comes back to the States  after seeing her perform live. I normally don’t listen to EDM but hearing her album “Off the Radar” blew my mind. ​
Neon Trees @ The Woodlands 2020 
​Neon Trees is an American rock/ new wave band from Provo, Utah. Their style is a blend of upbeat pop and indie dance music with rock and electronic influences. The four person band is led by lead singer Tyler Glenn, who says that this year they look forward to ushering in a new era for the band.
Album Reviews in 200 Words Or Less
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Discover new music and read up on what's poppin' and what's not. (According to First State Studios Album Critics)
“Drew Barrymore” Singer Bryce Vine is Bringing His One-Of-A-Kind SoCal Sound to Firefly 2020
Bryce Vine is an American rapper and singer from New York City. His unique sound is drawn from both rap, punk rock and pop influences and features clever lyrics paired with memorable hooks. Vine spent much of his childhood between the cities of New York and L.A., and much of his sound is derived from impressions of both coasts. 
​ Mallrat aka "the Princess of Brisbane Australia
Mallrat aka the Princess of Brisbane Australia is a 21 year old electronica artist. Her name alone makes you scratch your head. But she will have you vibing out when she performs. If you're into some chill laid back electronica music then Mallrat is for you. While listening to her music you can hear some hip hop and indie pop influences. Mallrat’s two recent EPs In The Sky and Driving Music which peaked at 10 in Australia are great projects to listen to. ​​
K.Flay: Brings An Indie Twist On Rock n Roll To Firefly
Similar to K.flay: MISArtists SIO, Joywave, MC Lars, Foreign Air, Watsky, and AWOLNATION.
If you are a fan of the Netflix series “Sabrina the Teenage Witch”, then you’ve most likely heard K.flay’s top hit “Blood in the Cut” before, even if you weren’t aware of it. Kristine Flaherty, a.k.a K.flay, built her career up through the releasing mixtapes in the underground rap circuit. ​
Haiku Hands Electrifying Sister Trio
"I personally stumbled upon Haiku Hands in my friend's car, and it was one of those songs that was just so off the wall and wierd but good, that I had to stop the conversation and ask, 'Dude what is this?'"
Album Reviews in 200 Words Or Less
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Discover new music and read up on what's poppin' and what's not. (According to First State Studios Album Critics)
You'll Have"No Regrets" Checking Out Don Toliver at Firefly 2020 
Don Toliver will be a force in hip hop in the coming years. He has one of the top artists in the game right by him. Plus he’s in the hottest labels in music today. So there is nothing that can stop this man.  Don Toliver is 5 flame emojis out of 5 as an artist to see at FireFly. MUST SEE ARTIST. 
Badflower: This Generation's Voice in Rock n Roll 
​Badflower are a four piece rock band hailing from Los Angeles California. They released an EP titled, Temper in 2016 and a full length album in February, 2019. Their debut record, OK, I’m Sick, was one of the best front to back rock albums of the year due to subject matter and how sonically tight they are instrumentally. This upcoming summer they will be playing the Firefly Music Festival for the first time and might even be bring along some new music with them...
Dominic Fike Was Signed To A Record Label Before Releasing Any Music​

​The young man who everybody has been saying is like a mixture between Jack Johnson and the attitude of Lil Pump. Branded with the Apple logo where a teardrop would usually be inked, the Florida-bred artist exudes originality and boyish charisma. Apple is a forward moving industry, I think I see what he's doing here. Not sure how this is possible, but Fike has found a way to get a record deal without even having music released. 
Album Reviews in 200 Words Or Less
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Discover new music and read up on what's poppin' and what's not. (According to First State Studios Album Critics)
Firefly Headliner Maggie Rogers Went To A Delaware High School
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In case you haven't already seen the heartwarming moment which sparked Maggie Rogers' big break, here it is. While attending NYU, Rogers had the opportunity to play one of her "unfinished" songs in front of Pharrell Williams, musician and record producer himself, whom we all have at least heard of before.
Meet Turnover, A Shoegaze Band Performing At Firefly

​Turnover is one of the many talented bands coming to Firefly this year, and could very well be one of the smaller names that you do not know. If you're into shoegaze and dream pop, Turnover is right up your alley. If you're not into shoegaze, that's okay too, they have songs for you as well.
Sweet Geek Podcast's Steam Pick of the Week
Tyler Bendel and Nick Guistiniano review Warframe on Sweet Geek's Game of the Week segment.
​What is Warframe? What's the good about it? What's the ugly? Should I really buy it?...
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"Diverse gameplay... currently, there are 64 different Waframes, including Prime Variants, and Excalibur Umbra. You can take on a mission fast or slow, guns blazing or stealth, use a bow or an assault..." 
What It's Like To See Slenderbodies Live
The California based indie pop duo consists of two members, Max Vehuni and Benji Cormack. They are joined on stage by touring drummer Will; on stage they announced this is his first tour. For their first headlining show in Philly, the Foundry seems to be the perfect venue. Their live light production spills off the back of the stage and fills the entire room.
Indie Artists That Broke Out in 2019
What new faces from the rock and alt worlds will populate 2019's year-end charts and best-of lists? We're making our predictions, and we truly believe you'll agree. Last year, Billboard tried their best and they actually did hit spot on with a few emerging bands and artists, that now appear to be sticking around for the long haul. Props to Billboard. What we love most about indie-rock is the goofiness and self-expression all the artists share in common...which is the only thing they share in common. Across alternative, punk, indie, folk, and beyond, here are 17 sure bets and deep cut candidates to level up significantly this year.
31 Horror Movies You Haven't Seen
There is nothing better than finding the perfect horror film that has the entire room on the edge of their seats. Sometimes the movie doesn’t even have to be “terrifying” just cheesy and strange enough to share some awkward laughs. After many years, you may have exhausted all the classics: The Exorcist, Halloween, Friday the 13th, Texas Chainsaw Massacre, The Shining...you get the picture. Instead, you may be looking for something to watch that’s a little bit more obscure or you just haven’t seen. Here’s a list of some of the best hidden gems in horror. 
I Went To A Turnstile Concert Without Knowing...
Okay so first off, I only went to this show because a friend of mine had two tickets and ended up not being able to go. He said "Hey you should go see this band Turnover, they're shoe gaze. So like very chill, they stand in one place and look down at their shoes the whole time...shoe gaze. I can't make it so you can have these tickets for free."