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On Wednesday night, Chris Cornell played alongside his seminal band Soundgarden in Detroit, Michigan’s Fox Theatre as part of a month-long tour. Cornell’s live ethos were recapitulated in a text message to CNN by Bill Lowe of Port Clinton, Ohio: “Full set with an encore. Nothing Odd. Outstanding Perfomance.” Little …

Craig Wedren has built an extensive profile across music, TV and film. As a composer, some of his best-known credits include the State, Anchorman, School of Rock, The Whitest Kids U Know, and Wet Hot American Summer. This skillset wouldn’t be catalyzed, however, without a foundation comprising substantial musical perspective. …

Richie Kotzen 5/4/17 – Arcada Theatre – St. Charles, IL. By Bradley Todd  It’s hard for me to decide what I like best about Richie Kotzen. He got his start as a professional musician in the form of an upcoming guitar hero, and I first heard his name when he …

Blues Traveler 4/27/17 – Genesee Theatre – Waukegan, IL. By Bradley Todd              Blues Traveler is currently on a Spring/Summer tour, perhaps as a warm up for their 30th anniversary tour which begins later this year, and made a recent stop at Waukegan’s grand Genesee Theatre to give the greater …

If you’ve ever tried to make it in the music industry, then you know how tough it can be to make it. Everyone wants to find fame and the music industry is the place that so many people try to discover it. However, you don’t just wake up one day …

Formed in the heart of Brighton, England, indie pop five-piece Fickle Friends have been building hype around the world over the past year. After 2015’s Velvet EP, the band are set to release a full-length debut album in the summer of 2017, and released their newest single, “Hello Hello” this March, produced …

J Motor (Jonathan Vassallo) has ridden a steady wave of commercial success since the multi-platform release of his single, “Jungle Daze.” Following the widespread response from its dance-laden positivity, he has made it top priority to implement that aesthetic onto future material. Vassallo cites the Beatles as his continual influence …

March ends this week with three-piece Miracle Glass Company’s one-off, headline show in Glasgow, alongside Medicine Men and Filth Spector.  The nights line up brought hard drums and synth resembling a signature dark 80’s sound from Medicine Men, alongside Filth Spector’s careless energy and clear stage presence from vocalist Al Hotchkiss. Not …

As we settle into the latter half of the 2010s, our understanding of social complexities continues to heighten. Love and relationships tend to comprise a significant aspect of that matter. In most instances, they provide consistent solace and opportunity to be open; in others, a parting of ways takes place. …

Jason Richardson has contributed his finesse to such prominent metal acts as All Shall Perish, Chelsea Grin and Born of Osiris. Last July, the Virginia-bred guitarist released his debut solo album, I, to massive critical acclaim. That reception was based not only on his sheer ingenuity, but his subtle, yet …

England’s Druids have come through with a pre-release stream of their eponymous debut album. The Ipswich trio have already hit it big on BBC 6’s Mixtape program, and will formally release the album on Friday, March 3. Its 70s-influenced cover art alone is an ideal enticer. From a music standpoint, …

EMMURE’s latest, coming-of-age album, Look At Yourself is ready for release on March 3rd, and shows clear growth from their last release Eternal Enemies in 2014. Actually, this may be the strongest record EMMURE have graced the hardcore scene with so far. Look At Yourself embodies everything you could be …