Nick Polak, Author at Atwood Magazine
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3232689412472023 Hinterland Music Festival: A Hidden Gem in the Midwest Festival Scene
https://atwoodmagazine.com/htld23-hinterland-music-festival-2023-festival-review/
https://atwoodmagazine.com/htld23-hinterland-music-festival-2023-festival-review/#respondFri, 08 Sep 2023 13:00:07 +0000https://atwoodmagazine.com/?p=185552This year’s rendition of Hinterland Music Festival in St. Charles, Iowa featured a diverse lineup including Bon Iver, Zach Bryan, Maggie Rogers, Noah Kahan, Joy Oladokun, and Wallows!]]>https://atwoodmagazine.com/htld23-hinterland-music-festival-2023-festival-review/feed/0185552Family, Ibiza, and a New Musical Chapter: A Conversation With Grammy-Nominated Artist Elderbrook
https://atwoodmagazine.com/elderbrook-music-interview-2023/
https://atwoodmagazine.com/elderbrook-music-interview-2023/#respondFri, 01 Sep 2023 15:25:45 +0000https://atwoodmagazine.com/?p=185231Sitting down with Atwood Magazine from his countryside home in England, singer, producer, and now DJ Elderbrook tells us about the life he’s lived and the exciting new adventure he’s on.]]>https://atwoodmagazine.com/elderbrook-music-interview-2023/feed/0185231Interview: Quinn XCII Speaks Candidly on Life, the People, & the Experiences That Have Shaped His Artistry Over The Years
https://atwoodmagazine.com/qxpc-quinn-xcii-interview-music-feature-2023-the-peoples-champ/
https://atwoodmagazine.com/qxpc-quinn-xcii-interview-music-feature-2023-the-peoples-champ/#respondFri, 25 Aug 2023 20:11:45 +0000https://atwoodmagazine.com/?p=184823The people’s champ, singer/songwriter Quinn XCII tells us about dealing with anxiety and notoriety, his musical and cultural influences, future plans, and the experiences of the past that have influenced him as an artist. ]]>https://atwoodmagazine.com/qxpc-quinn-xcii-interview-music-feature-2023-the-peoples-champ/feed/0184823Interview: EDM Supergroup Gigantic NGHTMRE Talk Debut EP, Collaboration, & Denver’s Status as the Bass Music Capital
https://atwoodmagazine.com/ggnm-gigantic-nghtmre-ep-interview-music-feature/
https://atwoodmagazine.com/ggnm-gigantic-nghtmre-ep-interview-music-feature/#respondTue, 22 Aug 2023 16:25:40 +0000https://atwoodmagazine.com/?p=184584Superstars in their respective careers, DJ NGHTMRE and EDM duo Big Gigantic have combined forces to release their self-titled debut EP as the supergroup Gigantic NGHTMRE.]]>https://atwoodmagazine.com/ggnm-gigantic-nghtmre-ep-interview-music-feature/feed/0184584Chicago Loves Indie Music: A Review of Pitchfork Music Festival 2023!
https://atwoodmagazine.com/p4k23-pitchfork-music-festival-2023-review/
https://atwoodmagazine.com/p4k23-pitchfork-music-festival-2023-review/#respondMon, 14 Aug 2023 13:40:35 +0000https://atwoodmagazine.com/?p=184213Home to the out-there and the unique, Pitchfork Music Festival 2023 brought free-expression and community to Union Park for all the indie music lovers in the Windy City.]]>https://atwoodmagazine.com/p4k23-pitchfork-music-festival-2023-review/feed/0184213Chicago’s Home Base for House Music: A Preview of ARC Music Festival 2023!
https://atwoodmagazine.com/arc23-arc-music-festival-2023-preview/
https://atwoodmagazine.com/arc23-arc-music-festival-2023-preview/#respondFri, 11 Aug 2023 00:21:40 +0000https://atwoodmagazine.com/?p=184103Taking place September 1st through 3rd in Chicago’s Union Park, ARC Music Festival 2023 features some of the biggest names in techno and house, including John Summit, Fisher, Vintage Culture, Peggy Gou, and Black Coffee.]]>https://atwoodmagazine.com/arc23-arc-music-festival-2023-preview/feed/0184103Interview: Chance Peña Speaks on the Artist’s “Eternal Plight”
https://atwoodmagazine.com/cpls-chance-pena-music-interview-2023-lovers-to-strangers/
https://atwoodmagazine.com/cpls-chance-pena-music-interview-2023-lovers-to-strangers/#respondTue, 08 Aug 2023 15:00:42 +0000https://atwoodmagazine.com/?p=18392023-year-old Chance Peña has refined his sound and wants to connect as much as he can with his young fans. The Texan singer/songwriter and producer tells Atwood Magazine about his recent Bonnaroo performance and the inspiration for his new EP, 'Lovers to Strangers'!]]>https://atwoodmagazine.com/cpls-chance-pena-music-interview-2023-lovers-to-strangers/feed/0183920Preview: 2023’s Newport Folk Festival Promises a Legendary Celebration of Folk Music
https://atwoodmagazine.com/nff23-newport-folk-festival-2023-preview/
https://atwoodmagazine.com/nff23-newport-folk-festival-2023-preview/#respondThu, 27 Jul 2023 17:18:43 +0000https://atwoodmagazine.com/?p=182794Newport Folk Festival has taken place annually, since 1985, at Fort Adams State Park in Newport, Rhode Island. 2023’s rendition, taking place from July 28th-30th, features the biggest names in folk, including Noah Kahan, Lana Del Rey, My Morning Jacket, Caamp, Billy Strings, and more!]]>https://atwoodmagazine.com/nff23-newport-folk-festival-2023-preview/feed/0182794Interview: Yoke Lore’s Debut Album Is a Spiritual Guidebook on Evolving & Keeping Up With All Kinds of Change
https://atwoodmagazine.com/yklr-yoke-lore-interview-music-feature-toward-a-never-ending-new-beginning/
https://atwoodmagazine.com/yklr-yoke-lore-interview-music-feature-toward-a-never-ending-new-beginning/#respondThu, 27 Jul 2023 13:38:56 +0000https://atwoodmagazine.com/?p=182760Yoke Lore tells Atwood Magazine that it’s okay to be changing, and to embrace flux. He describes his imaginative upbringing, interpretations of Taoism, and the lessons of life that make up the foundation to his brand-new album, 'Toward a Never Ending New Beginning.']]>https://atwoodmagazine.com/yklr-yoke-lore-interview-music-feature-toward-a-never-ending-new-beginning/feed/0182760“There’s Power in Language”: A Conversation With Grammy-Nominated EDM Duo SOFI TUKKER
https://atwoodmagazine.com/sftk-sofi-tukker-interview-music-feature-2023/
https://atwoodmagazine.com/sftk-sofi-tukker-interview-music-feature-2023/#respondMon, 24 Jul 2023 18:50:19 +0000https://atwoodmagazine.com/?p=182559Speaking with us before their main stage set at Electric Forest, Grammy-nominated EDM duo Sofi Tukker discuss their Las Vegas residency, their famously colorful festival outfits, and they offer some helpful advice about following dreams.]]>https://atwoodmagazine.com/sftk-sofi-tukker-interview-music-feature-2023/feed/0182559Interview: An Introduction to Disco Lines, The Young DJ & Label Head Launching Waves in the EDM World
https://atwoodmagazine.com/dsln-disco-lines-interview-music-2023/
https://atwoodmagazine.com/dsln-disco-lines-interview-music-2023/#respondFri, 21 Jul 2023 17:55:12 +0000https://atwoodmagazine.com/?p=182488Atwood Magazine spoke with DJ and Good Good Records founder Disco Lines before his midnight set at Electric Forest 2023, closing out the Carousel Stage with a kaleidoscopic and entrancing performance!]]>https://atwoodmagazine.com/dsln-disco-lines-interview-music-2023/feed/0182488A Conversation With The Vegabonds: Built on a Southern Rock Foundation, But Not Afraid to Evolve
https://atwoodmagazine.com/vgbd-the-vegabonds-music-interview-2023/
https://atwoodmagazine.com/vgbd-the-vegabonds-music-interview-2023/#respondTue, 18 Jul 2023 13:42:47 +0000https://atwoodmagazine.com/?p=182284The Vegabonds sat down with Atwood Magazine at Hangout Festival to tell us about how they’ve expanded their music over the years while keeping their roots in southern rock. We talk about Tom Petty, Lynyrd Skynyrd, the rock n’ roll life, and look back at the band's beginnings.]]>https://atwoodmagazine.com/vgbd-the-vegabonds-music-interview-2023/feed/0182284The Mecca of Midwest Raves: A Review of Electric Forest 2023!
https://atwoodmagazine.com/ef23-electric-forest-music-festival-2023-review/
https://atwoodmagazine.com/ef23-electric-forest-music-festival-2023-review/#respondMon, 17 Jul 2023 16:13:49 +0000https://atwoodmagazine.com/?p=182234Featuring the biggest names in the world of EDM, Electric Forest has become a life-changing experience for those who make the annual pilgrimage to the massive park in Rothbury, Michigan. This year’s rendition, held from June 22-25, featured Odesza, Illenium, Sofi Tukker, Zed’s Dead, and many of the world’s biggest rising DJs!]]>https://atwoodmagazine.com/ef23-electric-forest-music-festival-2023-review/feed/0182234Humble & Hungry Rockstars: A Conversation With Indie Rock Band flipturn
https://atwoodmagazine.com/fptn-flipturn-music-interview-2023/
https://atwoodmagazine.com/fptn-flipturn-music-interview-2023/#respondWed, 12 Jul 2023 14:02:40 +0000https://atwoodmagazine.com/?p=181999The young rock stars in flipturn sat down with Atwood Magazine at Hangout Music Festival 2023, to tell us about their love of Paramore and Phoenix, their “Tour Uncles” in Wilderado, and growing confidence on stage. ]]>https://atwoodmagazine.com/fptn-flipturn-music-interview-2023/feed/0181999Interview: Two Questions with Kevin Gates, the Man Behind the Hit Song, “Two Phones”
https://atwoodmagazine.com/kg23-kevin-gates-music-interview-2023/
https://atwoodmagazine.com/kg23-kevin-gates-music-interview-2023/#respondMon, 10 Jul 2023 18:35:27 +0000https://atwoodmagazine.com/?p=181907Atwood Magazine enjoyed a quick chat with multi-platinum rapper Kevin Gates before his late-night performance at Hangout Music Festival 2023.]]>https://atwoodmagazine.com/kg23-kevin-gates-music-interview-2023/feed/0181907