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Best Indie & Rock from September 16 - November 16

in Pittsburgh

For King And Country at PPG Paints Arena

For King And Country

The Grammy winners For KING AND COUNTRY are back with the 'Unsung Hero: The Tour'! Hailing from the land of Oz, Christian Contemporary Music duo For King And Country have taken their new homeland by storm with soaring praise anthems, emotionally charged lyrics and a reputation for theatrical, percussive and high-energy live shows that keeps their fan base growing.

Cavetown at Stage AE

Cavetown

Cavetown is the musical project of Robin Skinner, a 25-year-old from the United Kingdom who has been writing and producing music since his early teens. His brand of heartfelt acoustic pop has seen him amass a huge following on social media. Don't miss the chance to catch multi-platinum singer/songwriter Cavetown and this year!

COIN at Roxian Theatre

COIN

The city of Nashville, Tennessee is synonymous with the stomping stetson anthems of Country music's brightest lights, but indie rockers COIN are breaking the mold of their home city and producing bright-eyed, upbeat pop more commonly associated with the LA, NYC and London scenes. Catch COIN live on tour and on a stage near you!

Barenaked Ladies at Rivers Casino Event Center

Barenaked Ladies

Canada's finest purveyors of bouncy pop-rock are heading out for a handful of shows in 2024. The multiple Juno Award-winning band never fail to deliver hook-laden goodness, from their iconic single 'One Week', to the theme tune for TV's The Big Bang Theory, and their live shows are always fantastic fun.

The Front Bottoms at Roxian Theatre

The Front Bottoms

New Jersey emo-folk band The Front Bottoms take their 'Finding Your Way Home' tour on the road. Still riding the success of their 2023 album 'You Are Who You Hang Out With', expect to hear new Front Bottoms tracks alongside their certified emo classics 'Twin Size Mattress', 'Be Nice To Me', and 'Flashlight'.

Dashboard Confessional at Stage AE

Dashboard Confessional

Celebrate emo kings Dashboard Confessional as they head out on tour in 2024! This extra special fall tour will see the band playing all their fan favorites and many more! With eight studio albums to their name, expect to hear hits like "Vindicated", "Hands Down", and "Stolen" when the band heads out on tour!

Sum 41 at UPMC Events Center

Sum 41

If you came of age in the early 2000s, there's a good chance that Sum 41's "Does This Look Infected?" formed part of the soundtrack to your teen angst and rebellion. In 2024, they are embarking on their last headlining worldwide tour in support of the highly anticipated final album 'Heaven x Hell'. The tour will be split into two halves of the year, with dates in the spring and fall. Don't miss your chance to catch them live, for maybe the last time, with support from ska-punk band The Interrupters!

Cold War Kids at Stage AE

Cold War Kids

Alternative rockers and indie darlings Cold War Kids are heading out on a new tour in 2024, with pop duo Hovvdy and indie pop artist Joe P on select dates. Known for their jangling guitar riffs and heartfelt lyrics, CWK cite influences as far-ranging as Fiona Apple to Led Zeppelin, which all come together in a blues-rock-infused jam fest.

Elle King at Stage AE

Elle King

Having finally stepped out from her father's shadow (comedian/actor Rob Schneider), the irrepressible party animal, and country/folk singer King has taken the music scene by storm. Scoring two Grammy nominations with her hit 2015 single "Ex's & Oh's" King is a larger-than life part Amy Winehouse cum Anna Nicole Smith, with a 2016 a veritable whirlwind touring extravaganza; when not supporting the newly reunited Dixie Chicks she is touring solo, and bringing her eclectic cross-genre music and party energy to fans everywhere.

Rainbow Kitten Surprise at Stage AE

Rainbow Kitten Surprise

Rainbow Kitten Surprise may sound like the title of a Japanese game show, but the band's mature, genre-defying sound is as surprising as their choice of moniker. Drawing upon facets of grunge, alt-rock, blues and unapologetic pop, the North Carolina natives craft upbeat anthems that underlie lead singer Sam Melo's poetic, howling lyrics and vocals.

Dropkick Murphys at UPMC Events Center

Dropkick Murphys

The Dropkick Murphys are a Celtic punk band who count amongst their many influences bands such as The Pogues, The Clash, Stiff Little Fingers and AC/DC. Their music has been used as the Boston Red Sox's World Series-winning song as well as in many films such as Fever Pitch. Don't miss them live this year when they hit the road once more!

Lake Street Dive at Stage AE

Lake Street Dive

This Boston-formed country band has been winning over music fans with their diverse style since winning the John Lennon Songwriting Contest in 2006 and self-financing the recording of their debut album 'In This Episode'. With their key influences in classic pop and swing era jazz, they often cite The Beatles as their main inspiration.

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