By: Brontë Cook Nashville, TN is one of the most revered music scenes in the world. Every year, millions of tourists flock to the Southern city to experience the magic and wonder of live music across all genres and generations. Nashville claims the name ‘Music City,’ and not just because…

August, 1st 2021 Minneapolis, Minnesota is known for its legendary music scene. Not only has the city produced artists like Prince, Lizzo, Bob Dylan and Atmosphere, but it is also home to a vibrant community of local artists. Venues like First Avenue and The Varsity Theater are known for…

By: Brontë Cook July, 22nd 2021 Live music is back — and so is Localify Throughout the last few months, Localify team members have been hard at work to make the app better, smoother and more cohesive than ever. That hard work paid off. Today, we hit the ground running as we officially relaunch Localify, continuing to help users…

July, 19th 2021 On any given night in Ithaca, New York, live music is never too far away. Whether it be an acoustic set at the Bernie Milton Pavilion, a touring band at the historic State Theater, local groups jamming at Porchfest or the town’s annual Grassroots Music Festival…

I’m a fan of Bill Maher and regularly listen to the podcast of his HBO show “Real Time with Bill Maher” on my Saturday morning runs. I appreciate how he brings on political rivals, discusses uncomfortable topics, and calls out over-reaction to political correctness. However, I sometimes cringe when I…

I just finished watching The Social Dilemma and it rocked me to my core. It is a documentary about societal problems and how they are exacerbated by social media: childhood depression, suicide, political polarization, radicalization, etc. The film is told from the perspective of Silicon Valley tech insiders who had…

In the midst of this COVID- 19, the Localify team hopes everyone is taking care of themselves and their loved ones. Due to the effects of this pandemic, including the mass cancellations of local music events, we have decided to take Localify offline. Localify’s mission is to bring you music…

Throughout the last few months, COVID-19 has had an intimate and growing impact on lives and industries across the globe. The number of cases in the U.S. now surpasses 240,000, and people across the states are increasingly practicing social distancing to help prevent the spread of the disease. While self-isolation…

Supporting local music is as important as supporting local business “Buy local.” This is likely a phrase you’ve heard before. You might have seen it promoted in the storefront windows of small, independent businesses or heard it in passing at your neighborhood farmers market. You might have even seen it…