The Year in Music: Top Albums of 2017 FEATURED MUSIC by Andres Alvarado - December 8, 2017December 9, 2017 Article by Andrés Alvarado Like every year, 2017 swarmed us with superb tunes and outlandish albums that caught our attention throughout the last 12 months. Rankings are always touchy and best-of lists bring about impassioned arguments of who outdid who and what album bested what album but, in the end, these
Portugal. The Man // Live @ The Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre // 12.1.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Andres Alvarado - December 6, 2017December 6, 2017 Article and Photos by Andrés Alvarado Atlanta, GA. - Within their shadows and silhouettes is where Portugal. The Man make their biggest visual statement. Sure, the music is the reason we all flock to their shows, but their optically impressive display plays a sizeable role regarding their on-stage appeal. Musically though,
Simple Plan // Live @ Emo’s // 11.30.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Megan Choi - December 6, 2017December 6, 2017 Article and Photos by: Megan Choi Earlier this year, Canadian rockers Simple Plan were scheduled to play a show in Austin, but due to Hurricane Harvey, the show had to be postponed. Fast forward a few months, and Texas was ready for the show. This tour celebrates 15 years of Simple Plan's debut
TV Review: The Punisher FEATURED MOVIES/TV TV/NETFLIX by Anthony Florez - December 6, 2017December 6, 2017 Article by: Anthony Florez Let's get right to it: The problem with Marvel and Netflix's first season of The Punisher is the same problem that Christopher Nolan's Dark Knight trilogy had; in their enthusiasm to ground the character in reality and earnestness they left behind a lot of what gave the original
Dark Star Orchestra // Live @ The NorVa // 12.1.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - December 6, 2017December 29, 2017 Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA- Dark Star Orchestra gives us a chance to reach back into the footprints of history- more than just a simple tribute band, DSO crafts shows that honor the Grateful Dead by recreating setlists of the past and
Lil Pump // Live @ Alamo City Music Hall // 11.22.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Joshua Guerra - December 6, 2017 Article and Photos by: Joshua Guerra San Antonio, TX - Lil Pump is rap's latest rising artist, only 17 years old and already selling out venues around the country in support of his recently released self-titled debut album and successful single "Gucci Gang." 30-minutes before Lil Pump even took the stage, fans
Lady Gaga // Live @ Philips Arena // 11.28.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Andres Alvarado - December 5, 2017December 6, 2017 Article by Andrés Alvarado Photos via Getty Images Atlanta, GA -- This is Lady Gaga’s world, we’re just living in it. Okay, maybe not. However, after witnessing her Joanne Tour, you might sense she’s a once in a lifetime talent. Yes, her show is that extraordinary. Sparing no expense, Gaga’s performance is
White Reaper // Live @ Headliners // 11.25.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Michael W. Bright - December 4, 2017December 4, 2017 Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY -- One of the few true four day weekends on this year’s calendar created a grand opportunity for Headliners in Louisville. Typically folks whose home base is here come flocking back for exaggerated meals with family, shots with friends, and wild ambitions
Waterparks // Live @ Old National Centre // 11.25.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Courtney Drake - December 4, 2017 Article and photos by: Courtney Drake Indianapolis, IN – One hour before the first act was set to play, doors opened to let in about half of the fans that would be in attendance for this date of the Made in America Tour. A solid portion of the front row was
We Came As Romans // Live @ Emerson Theater // 11.22.17 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Courtney Drake - November 28, 2017November 28, 2017 Article and photos by: Courtney Drake Indianapolis, IN – A line of shivering fans waited outside the doors of Emerson Theater, even as the venue delayed letting them in for almost thirty minutes after the posted door times. The minor setback didn't detour any of them from rushing into the venue when
