In his over three-decade career, Warrel Dane led the bands Sanctuary and Nevermore to modest, but enduring stature. The Seattle-bred vocalist initially based his tonality on a commonly-utilized operatic British style in the mid-80s, before steadily moving toward a distinct baritone the following decade onward. Dane would further expand that …
Read More »ANE returns to the airwaves with new single, “Physical”
It’s been well over a year since ANE released her Bitan EP, and earlier this week, the Korean-American singer/songwriter broke her silence with her brand new single “Physical,” premiered by NYLON. Cutting through our digital world in search of something tangible, the Malcolm Fong-song serves as an appetizer to hold …
Read More »Gallery: Broadside at Gas Monkey in Dallas, TX 11/25/18
Live Review + Gallery: Smashing Pumpkins at Aragon Ballroom – 11/30/18 Chicago, IL.
Chicago’s own Smashing Pumpkins headlined 101WKQX’s The Night’s We Stole Christmas on Friday, November 30th at the famed Aragon Ballroom. The show was a sweaty, sardine can sell-out that saw the hometown heroes play a varied setlist that included hits, deep tracks, cover songs, and new tunes from their recently released …
Read More »Live Review + Gallery: Hands Like Houses at Brighton Music Hall 11/23/18
Fresh off a newly released fourth studio album, -Anon. Hands Like Houses brought their U.S. Tour 2018 to the Brighton Music Hall as one of Boston’s best Black Friday deals this year along with Emarosa, Devour the Day, The Faim, and Arlington. Although they opened up their set with “New Romantics” and “Colourblind“, which …
Read More »Gallery: Bastille at The Pageant in St. Louis, MO on 11.29.18
Live Review and Gallery: VNV Nation at Irving Plaza in NYC on 11/24/2018
European-based electronic project VNV Nation is currently on the Noire Tour across North America in support of their latest album, Noire. Singer/songwriter/producer Ronan Harris put together an amazing two-hour set list that delighted the impassioned crowd with a combination of new and older songs. Harris’ talent and stage presence are …
Read More »311 To Headline X107.5’s Holiday Havoc 18 in Las Vegas, NV 12/06/18
X107.5’s annual Holiday Havoc returns in 2018 for two nights full of great performers! 311 will headline and close out the event on December 06 at The Pearl Concert Theater in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tickets are currently on sale and may be purchased via Ticketmaster . $1 from each ticket sale …
Read More »Live Review + Gallery: Mitski, Downtown Boys, and SASAMI at Brooklyn Steel (12.01.18)
Mitski’s North American tour in support of her excellent fifth album, Be The Cowboy, came to an end with a four night run at Brooklyn Steel in Brooklyn, NY. She selected the supporting acts of SASAMI (Sasami Ashworth), of Los Angeles, and Downtown Boys of Providence, RI for three of the …
Read More »Album Review: AFI – The Missing Man EP
It’s no secret that one of my absolute favorite bands is AFI. Having said that, of course I absolutely jumped at the opportunity to review their new EP The Missing Man set to release on December 7th. The California-based quartet have been making waves in the rock music scene since …
Read More »Amber Run debut new single, “Carousel”
Amber Run released their brand new single “Carousel” yesterday via Billboard, who said the song “captures the all-consuming nature of love.” In talking about the song, lead singer Joe Keogh explains, the single is about “snapshots into a defining moment.” Recorded in London with longtime collaborator Ben Allen, the band …
Read More »311,Thirty Seconds to Mars set to headline X107.5’s Holiday Havoc 18 in Las Vegas, NV
X107.5’s annual Holiday Havoc returns in 2018 for two nights full of great performers! Night one will take place on Wednesday December 05 at Park MGM featuring Thirty Seconds to Mars, Bishop Briggs, Robert DeLong, Grandson, and The Crystal Method. Night two kicks off at The Pearl on Thursday December 06 …
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