3.18 – 3.19.16

by Melanie Allen - March 23, 2016March 23, 2016

Article and Photos by: Melanie Allen I attend SXSW every year, and my favorite part has always been the music, seeing some of my favorite acts and finding new acts to seek out in the future. This year I was able to make it out to several different showcases, many of

Phil Lesh & “The Q” // Live @ Capitol Theatre // 3.17.16

by Gary Flink - March 22, 2016March 24, 2016

Article and Photos by: Gary Flink Port Chester, NY -- Phil Lesh, the legendary bassist for the Grateful Dead, turned 76yo on March 15th and celebrated the milestone event on stage with his band, The “Q”, by playing a 3-night run of sold out shows at the Capitol Theatre. The faithful and incredibly

The Front Bottoms // Live @ Music Farm // 3.18.16

by Sam Fallone - March 22, 2016March 25, 2016

Article and Photos by: Sam Fallone Charleston, SC -- New Jersey band, The Front Bottoms played a sold out show to around 1,000 fans at the Music Farm in Charleston last Friday night. The first opening act was a bit different from what you would normally expect to see at a concert.

El Rey’s Lucha Underground Moonsaults out of TV and into SXSW!

by John Gholson - March 21, 2016March 21, 2016

Article by: John Gholson Img Credits: Ray Zombie Pro wrestling is the new punk rock. If that analogy holds, then WWE is a major label snatching up tiny acts and homogenizing them into something they perceive as more “radio friendly.” Heck, they even have their own punk label, NXT, a showcase

Vampires Everywhere! // Live @ Florence VFW // 3.16/16

by Matt Guevara - March 21, 2016

Article and Photos by: Matt Guevara Founded in 2009 by frontman Michael Orlando(AKA Michael Vampire), Vampires Everywhere! Is a metalcore band from Los Angeles, and has since released a slew of albums and EP’s including their new release, Ritual. The band is currently on the Ritual tour with alternative rockers, Sycamour,

“Daredevil” Season 1 – Recap

by Robert Moore - March 18, 2016March 18, 2016

Article by: Robert Moore It can be said that despite Netflix’s recent excellent reputation in quality shows, many comic book fans were feeling trepidatious last year over the 13 episode first season of Marvel’s very own Daredevil series. (Perhaps due to the disastrous Ben Affleck version of the character from 2003

Melanie Martinez // Live @ The Arvest Bank Theater // 3.15.16

by Casey Steinmiller - March 17, 2016March 17, 2016

Article and Photos by: Casey Steinmiller Kansas City, MO -- Fans circled the block several times over waiting to get into the venue. Screams were heard from fans who managed to get a glimpse of Melanie Martinez as she went from the bus to the venue. The midland was sold out

Saosin // Live @ The NorVa // 3.12.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - March 15, 2016March 15, 2016

Article by: Glenn Woodell / Photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar and Glenn Woodell NORFOLK, VA- With original frontman, Anthony Green, back in the saddle, Saosin wowed an already charged audience with some of their old-time favorite songs. This American post-hardcore band, which had its beginnings in Newport Beach, California in 2003,

Album Review: Quiet Life “Foggy”

by Sam Fallone - March 15, 2016

Article by: Sam Fallone Indie Folk band, Quiet Life, teamed up with Dr. Dog’s Scott McMicken for the making of their newest studio album: Foggy. Quiet Life consists of brothers: Sean and Ryan Spellman. The remaining members have varied depending on the tour and album which contributes to the unique sounds

Blackberry Smoke // Live @ The NorVa // 3.10.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - March 15, 2016March 15, 2016

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA- Southern Rock is real Country. Yes, there, I said it. There's no sequins and glitter, no huge hollow shining amphitheaters, just an honesty that lies within the lyrics. It's as real as the dusty red clay that billows out behind your truck