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by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - April 8, 2016April 8, 2016

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA- Classic metal artists Fear Factory swung through Norfolk on Sunday night, headlining an all metal lineup that included Soilwork, Spades and Blades, and Martyrd. Drawing heavy inspiration from dark Sci-fi themes, Fear Factory is known for a

Rising Appalachia // Live @ Pearl Street // 4.2.16

by Matt Guevara - April 7, 2016April 7, 2016

Article and Photos by: Matt Guevara NORTHAMPTON, MA -- Rising Appalachia, led by sisters Leah and Chloe Smith, is known widely for their sensual spoken word and instrumental sounds, and their ability to bring people together, creating a sense of community through their art. Their sound is calm, emotional, and has

Ben Harper & The Innocent Criminals // Live @ Capitol Theatre // 4.2.16

by Gary Flink - April 5, 2016

Article and photos by: Gary Flink Port Chester, NY- Ben Harper and the Innocent Criminals brought their amazing musicianship to the Capitol Theatre on Saturday for the opening night of the world tour for their upcoming new album, Call It What It Is. Dating back to 1993 and playing extensively together for

Crowbar @ Saint Vitus // Brooklyn, NY // 3.30.16

by Steven Principato - April 2, 2016April 3, 2016

Photos and article by Steven Principato Brooklyn, NY - Anonymously hidden among the shops, bodegas, and occasional hipster nightspot of the traditionally ethnic but rapidly transitioning neighborhood of Greenpoint, exists a bastion of evil darkness, vice, and other awesome things. Upon entering the inconspicuous and unmarked St. Vitus, one would expect to enter by

X Ambassadors // Live @ The Crystal Ballroom // 3.29.16

by Kristina Dawn - April 2, 2016

Article and Photos by: Kristina Dawn PORTLAND, OR – A surprisingly warm spring day here in Oregon brought out a line around the block to The Crystal Ballroom, a 1,500 person venue with floors that bounce almost as much as the bass does. The Crystal is a historic 102 year old

Ape Machine // Live @ Pub Rock // 03.28.16

by Jason Robey - April 2, 2016April 7, 2016

Article and Photos by: Jason Robey Heavy riffs, thundering drums and classic hard rock vibes echoed through the room at Pub Rock in Scottsdale, AZ Monday night. The crowd may have been small, but Portland rockers, Ape Machine, and their local openers, UFN, didn’t let that affect the energy of the

QUANTUM BREAK – Review

by Brian Toglia - April 1, 2016

Article by: Brian Toglia Photos courtesy of Remedy Quantum Break was developed by Remedy and Published by Microsoft No Story Spoilers! “Shattered Reality” When a game is delayed, you can look at in one of two ways. Either the game is in serious trouble or it just needs a little more time for some extra

Something Nice to Say: The Case for To the Wonder

by Abigail Marshall - April 1, 2016

Article by: Abigail Marshall Everyone’s heard the line before: if you don’t have something nice to say, don’t say it. “Something Nice to Say” is a column that takes another look at “certified rotten” movies and finds a redeeming quality in each one. Perhaps it’s necessary to clarify that To the

Movie Review: Everybody Wants Some!!

by Josh Bradley - April 1, 2016

Article by: Josh Bradley By now, most people know exactly what to expect from a Richard Linklater film. To the uninitiated, let me sum it up: little-to-no plot, lots and lots of fun dialogue from fun characters that is at times pseudo-philosophical but often borders on profundity, and an emphasis on

Album Review: The California Honeydrops “A River’s Invitation”

by Jessica Gorrell - March 28, 2016April 7, 2016

Article by: Jessica Gorrell The California Honeydrops’ 2015 release, A River’s Invitation, is nothing short of entertaining. With influences from blues to funk to jazz and more, A River’s Invitation is, well, inviting. It’s warm and playful, soulful and smooth, and can give voice to a whole spectrum of emotion. Lech