Girl at the Rock Shows

Covering the No Kings rally in Saint Paul over the weekend and getting to photograph people like Bruce Springsteen and Jane Fonda was absolutely like living a dream. Honestly, it took all of my energy this weekend but in the best way and, now that I’m back at my desk for my day job, it’s hard to believe that it was really real. It was real and, as I sit here going through my photos again trying to just bring back the memories from the whirlwind of a day, I can’t help but feel like this day job is beneath me at this point (I know that sounds cocky but I don’t mean it to– more just what even is my life?). I mean, come on, I took pictures of Bruce Springsteen over the weekend and now I’m slinging nuts and bolts? Life is weird and today is one of those days where I have high hopes but low drive when it comes to getting “real work” done so, instead, I plan on getting lost in a world of new music because, clearly, that’s what brings me the most joy– music.

Capitals is a melodic hardcore band who is back after taking a long hiatus and I am so glad they are back because this song is absolutely insane. I knew nothing about the life of Capitals prior to said break but I know, after hearing “Progress,” I want to go down that rabbit hole today. This song is intense and brutal. It’s chaotic but controlled and acts as the perfect cathartic song that I needed this morning as I deal with the frustration of no longer being in my dream weekend. The comparisons to bands like The Hope Conspiracy and From Autumn to Ashes are clear but, what’s clearer is Capitals’ unique take on a timeless style. Although I love the power and intensity of this track this morning, I could see myself falling for the more tender underbelly of this song if that was the mood I was in. What I’m trying to say is that “Progress” is a song that will hit you regardless of what you have going on in your life so check it out and show this band some love.

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