MNSTRM Issue 62 is packed with the kind of live energy, emotion, and chaos that makes music worth showing up for. This time around, we’re bringing you deep into the crowds, photo pits, and moments that stuck with us long after the house lights came back on. From massive arena sets to smaller, emotionally charged club shows, we saw it all—and we’re sharing the best of it with you.
This issue features live coverage of some of the biggest and most beloved names in alt and rock, including Disturbed, Breaking Benjamin, and Modest Mouse—bands who have been shaping scenes and soundtracks for years. We also caught killer sets from Knuckle Puck, Origami Angel, Cold, and L.S. Dunes, each bringing something unique to the stage—whether it was high-octane riffs, heartfelt lyrics, or just pure, cathartic chaos. And yes, we’re still thinking about that Old Neon show.
On the rise, artists like Braden Bales and Taylor Bickett are carving out space with honest, vulnerable songs that somehow feel like they were written just f
