Still hot off the recent release of their 19th studio album The Wings of War, New Jersey’s very own thrash metal veterans Over Kill flew through the gutters of The Garden State across the river to New York City’s Times Square. Met by the thunderous roar of the sold out …
Read More »Show Review: Katie Toupin at Great Scott in Boston, MA 5.11.19
Katie Toupin – Great Scott – Allston, MA – May 11, 2019 Katie Toupin, the sublimely talented former keyboard player for Houndmouth, brought along her song book and infectious spirit with her to Great Scott on the outskirts of Boston, Massachusetts this past Friday to the delight of all of …
Read More »Single Review: Super Cassette – “Better in Reverse”
Oakland, California’s Super Cassette mix throwback splashes of early 90s indie rock with those of the early 2000s garage rock revival. Back in summer 2016, singer-guitarist Max Gerlock jumpstarted the project following the unexpected live success of his solo act, Maximillian, adding twin brother/co-frontman Nick, bassist Devon Hollister and drummer …
Read More »Live Review and Gallery: Cher “Here We Go Again Tour” live at The Prudential Center in Newark, NJ 5/3/19
In her career of almost 60 years Cher as a solo artist has sold 100 million records worldwide, making her one of the best-selling music artist of all time as well as being one of the few artist to win three of four major American Entertainment Awards Emmy, Grammy, and …
Read More »Live Review: Hollywood Undead @ Newcastle O2 Academy, 30/04/2019
Going to see a gig for a band you’re not overly familiar with is a bit of a stressful experience at the best of times. It’s exacerbated exponentially when the group in question have somewhat mixed reviews. Hollywood Undead is one such band. The Californian rap rock five piece have …
Read More »Single Review: Deane Nesbitt Jr. – “Tracking the Soldier”
Deane Nesbitt Jr. is a Canadian musician, lawyer, landscape painter, and best-selling author. Nesbitt is self-taught, his compositions created by ear rather than through traditional, chart-based notation. Sporting a new age sound influenced by fitting soundscapes and textures, Nesbitt has built a considerable profile. His music has been featured on …
Read More »Album Review: Danny Worsnop – Shades Of Blue
Whilst most people know Danny Worsnop to front the metalcore band, Asking Alexandria, and some know his work with We Are Harlot, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that his solo work is also equally appreciated. What does is the genre that he decided to take on with his first …
Read More »Live Review: Hollywood Undead at Refinery Gallery in Bratislava, Slovakia 04.17.19
After successful West Coast High Tour, Hollywood Undead headed to Europe. Only this time, they completely ditched their significant masks. What also makes this tour different is that they played “Levitate” and “Broken Record” live for the first time. The show in Bratislava took place at Refinery Gallery, where the band …
Read More »Single Review: KAATO – “Somebody, Someday”
KAATO is a hard rock band comprising vocalist Kurt Lowney, guitarist Hunter Lovan, bassist Mika Nuutinen, and drummer Christopher Williams. Formed in 2011, the Australian-bred quartet would spend half a decade before breaking through, co-headlining with Mitch Malloy after the release of their 2016 eponymous sophomore album. As of last …
Read More »Single Review: DRussell America – “Reminiscing”
Back in 2017, Texas-based DRussell America gained buzz on SoundCloud for his single, “We Up,” done in collaboration with acclaimed and fellow Dallasite rapper Trai’D. Russell’s distinct image concept would be handled by Jose Fernandez of Marvel-affiliated Iron Horse Studios, who designed a complementary red white and blue mask for …
Read More »Single Review: Owen-Glass – “Saint”
Owen-Glass is an emerging duo from the Piney Woods of East Texas. Having just formed in 2017, the core of singer-songwriter Kelly Wayne Conley and guitar prodigy Cole Humphrey contends amidst the plethoric stature of contemporary indie music. Their debut single, “Here it Comes,” released a year later, would become …
Read More »Album Review: Periphery – Periphery IV: Hail Stan
An album review on Periphery IV: Hail Stan, the sixth full album from Periphery. Periphery is an American progressive metal band based in Washington, D.C., formed in 2005. Their musical style has been described as progressive metal, djent, and progressive metalcore. They are considered one of the pioneers of the djent movement within progressive metal. Periphery IV: Hail Stan is the …
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