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

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

Jon Pardi // Live @ The NorVa // 3.24.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - March 27, 2016

Photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar & Glenn Woodell NORFOLK, VA: A gorgeous oversized crystal chandelier hangs from the towering ceiling of the main hall of the NorVa amid the acoustic baffles, utterly out of place and yet perfect, for it harkens back to a time a

Ra Ra Riot // Live @ Valley Bar // 03.21.16

by Jason Robey - March 27, 2016March 27, 2016

Article and Photos by: Jason Robey PHOENIX, AZ -- The Valley Bar in Phoenix was packed on Monday night for a lively show, headlined by the Indie Pop group, Ra Ra Riot. Concert goers were greeted by a large “sold out” sign in front of the door, as those who bought

Getting to know: HAYLEY REARDON

by Matt Guevara - March 26, 2016March 26, 2016

Article and Photos by: Matt Guevara Since picking up a guitar at the young age of eleven, folk-pop singer songwriter Hayley Reardon has become somewhat of a local legend in the Massachusetts music scene, and with good reason. Young as she is, her music has a distinct voice to it, and

ALBUM REVIEW: Vampires Everywhere! – Ritual

by Matt Guevara - March 26, 2016April 5, 2016

Article by: Matt Guevara California based hardcore Band Vampires Everywhere! has released an impressive 3 albums, as well as a side project, The Killing Lights, since their formation in 2009. And, from punk to post - hardcore to metalcore, and straightforward hard rock, the band has basically covered all the

SOWHAT?! Music Festival// Live @ Quicktrip Park// 3.19.16 – 3.20.16

by Casey Steinmiller - March 25, 2016July 25, 2017

Article and Photos by: Casey Steinmiller Grand Prairie, TX- Day 1 – It was a chilly 44 degrees at the start of the Sowhat?! Festival. As gates opened at 11am, fans poured into the baseball stadium where the festival was held. Merch tents were set up on the main level, while

Mount Holly // Live @ Hotel Cafe // 3.18.16

by Matt Stasi // Bylle Breaux Stasi - March 23, 2016March 23, 2016

Article and Photos by: Matt Stasi Hollywood, CA -- What kind of music does MOUNT HOLLY play? Good old fashion rock 'n f$cking roll. From guitarist Nick Perri shredding off his brand of thunderously blues-filled guitar riffs (at times during the show he opts for ditching the stage altogether and playing