City of the week :

This week’s city spotlight lands in Las Vegas, Nevada - a place where the neon glow and bright lights harbor a rich underground music scene that has grown extremely powerful over the years. From punk rock to experimental indie, the city forms artists who dream big and embrace new perspectives through collaboration and unity.

Las Vegas has produced many bands who have left their mark across the globe, yet it remains a space where emerging talent can still find its voice. Musicians here grow within a vibrant network of venues like SoulBelly BBQ and Area 15, local festivals like Psycho Las Vegas and Electric Daisy Carnival, and community-driven initiatives that encourage risk-taking and innovation.

Acts like The Dollheads demonstrate this spirit, with energetic punk rock and courageous originality while drawing from the city’s resilient, straight-up, creative culture. Their ability to showcase their skills and connect with audiences has made a space for themselves in the wider musical landscape.

These surroundings allow bands to thrive, blending the city’s diverse energy with a grounded work ethic that supports sustained growth and artistry. Las Vegas continues to cultivate talent that can’t be boxed in, producing artists who make music that beats and pulses all across the city and all around the worldmaking it -a city worth spotlighting - and always worth watching.