Live Music Reno:
Covered By Locals, For Locals
Funk Punk Lives was your go-to place to discover Reno music and shows happening in town, straight from a Nevada native. For four years, local musicians and bands got a spotlight here, before the project went on a hiatus in October of 2024.
Although no longer based in Reno, this blog will remain active as an archive and resource for your information into the Reno music scene.
Goodbye From Reno’s Music Blog: Funk Punk Lives
Every great journey eventually comes to an end — and it’s time to turn the page of a new chapter for Reno’s music blog, Funk Punk Lives.
Red Leather Puts Reno On The Map With Debut Album
Casinos and outlaws and contraband, oh my — Red Leather brings the storytelling spirit of the Wild West back to life with his first album, ‘Reno.’
Creature Feature Releases First New Music In Three Years
Just in time for spooky Halloween music, Creature Feature drops a single on Friday the 13th, much to the delight of patient fans.
X Fest: Honoring Reno’s Art Advocate Oliver X
Reno suffered a heavy loss in August with the passing of Oliver X -- X Fest was held at the Believe sign downtown to celebrate his life and legacy.
10 Years Of Goth Night Reno: Ritual
For the past decade, this once-a-month goth night has been providing a welcoming space for the dark and macabre in Reno.
Note-Able Music Therapy Services Transforming Lives One Song At A Time
This Reno therapy service is a little different from your average office -- learn how music therapy is helping the community in the Biggest Little City.
Reno’s Newest Live Music Calendar: Backstage NV
Sometimes finding live music in Reno can be a challenge -- Chelsea Anderson, founder of the Reno concert calendar, Backstage NV, set out to improve that.
Reno Punk Rock Flea Market Attains Independent Non-Profit Status, Raises Money For Local Teen Hit By Car
A local organization that puts on Reno punk shows is helping out the community in more ways than one.
Gus Dapperton Charms Us Again With New Single ‘Wet Cement’
It’s been two years since I’ve reviewed Gus Dapperton, and in that time he’s proven himself as the biggest star in indie pop right now.
Spooky Season Holy Trinity: Drift Phonk, Shadow Rap And Dark Trap
As Halloween approaches, this Reno music blog outlines some of the best names in a trio of genres growing in popularity online.
Ukrainian Music: How You Can Help
In light of current events, one music blogger shares insight into the rich world of Ukrainian music.
Chevelle Stirs Us Out Of The Pandemic With New Album “Niratiras”
A long-time fan reviews the alternative metal band’s latest release in five years — and it’s everything we wanted.
‘Heartbeat To Heartbeat, Eye To Eye,’ Unity Through Music
A review on a song released to benefit local musicians and lift spirits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Benee: More Than A One-Hit, Viral Wonder
Hailing from New Zealand, Benee took the world by storm with ‘Supaloney.’ A review of her latest single, ‘Night Garden.’
Reasons Why We Needed Gus Dapperton’s ‘Post Humorous’
Gus Dapperton releases ‘Post Humorous’ at a time when we needed it most — amid COVID-19 quarantines.
As Poeville Fire Burns, ‘Big Smoke’ Comforts Me
As the Poeville Fire of 2020 burns, ‘Big Smoke’ by Five Alarm Funk gives one writer comfort amid the chaos of fire season in Nevada.
