With the sun beating down on hundreds of fans lined up outside, the anticipation surrounding Dayseeker’s Kansas City tour stop was enough to keep the energy high long before doors opened.

I sent the “Animaru” album to my friend Ash, telling him to check it out and let me know if he wanted tickets to go see it live. He was in.

Sometimes the best concerts are the ones you walk into without knowing exactly what to expect. At Cal in Red’s recent show in Columbia, Missouri, a night of indie rock turned into a dreamy pop experience.