Tag Archives: Matt Maeson
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Review: Matt Maeson goes against the grain at Popscene
Matt Maeson performs at Popscene at the Rickshaw Stop in San Francisco on May 13, 2019.. Photos: Gary Chancer. SAN FRANCISCO — Popscene had hosted plenty of Neon Gold Records artists over the years. From the likes of Wet to Passion Pit, Icona Pop and more recently Flint Eastwood,…
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Tuesday Tracks: Your Weekly New Music Discovery – Feb. 19
The Budos Band It’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer volume of music on the internet. Don’t get me wrong, I love how platforms like YouTube, Bandcamp and Soundcloud have opened the floodgates of independent artists. But navigating the flood is easier said than done. That’s where RIFF steps in. We…
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PLAYLIST: Behind the scenes with Roman Gokhman’s year in interviews
Messing around with COIN at BottleRock Napa Valley on May 25, 2018. Photo: Roman Gokhman. I think this column is morphing into more of a “my favorite Roman stories” list, but what still holds true is that memorable interviews still lead better stories. I tell the RIFF staff, which…
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Matt Maeson found the straight and narrow on a long and winding road
Photos: Chloe Catajan The forearms of Matt Maeson are tattooed with a foreboding message: “Born a sinner,” says one. “Die a martyr,” concludes the other. The statement itself may be pure rock and roll, but that was not the Virginia Beach singer-songwriter’s intention, whose motivation was personal and sadly, tragic.…