Album Review: Fine Lines – Contact ALBUM REVIEWS MUSIC by Jason Robey - October 1, 2018 Article by: Jason Robey “On my back I’m floating, I’m so tired, don’t care if I live or drown.” the opening line of “Floating” ruminates over a single ringing guitar chord, before Fine Lines kick into full drive to for their debut album, Contact. The song, with its bouncy rhythm, arena-size
CBDB // Live @ Tradition Brewing // 9.21.18 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Sean Chagnon - October 1, 2018 Article and Photos by: Sean Chagnon Newport News, VA -- There are many attributes that a band can have that will draw a crowd. Among these are writing catchy tunes that the listener can’t get out of their head, musical talent that could impress even a seasoned musician, or an energy
TOWER // Live @ Clash Bar // 9.13.18 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Steven Principato - October 1, 2018 Article and Photos by: Steven Principato Clifton, NJ -- Upon returning from what seemed to be an extended hiatus from their usual hell-raising routine, Brooklyn's Tower easily conquered the stage and audience of the small NJ venue, blasting away everything and anything that dared to stand before them. Of course, this
The Magpie Salute // Live @ The NorVa // 9.19.18 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - September 27, 2018September 27, 2018 Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Norfolk, VA -- Having lived in Georgia with its rich musical history attuned me to the plethora of talented bands that blossomed from the area. Ranging from hip hop/rap to alt rock and southern rock, I became a huge fan of The Black Crowes,
Philip H. Anselmo & The Illegals // Live @ Saint Vitus // 9.18.18 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Steven Principato - September 25, 2018September 25, 2018 Article and Photos by: Steven Principato Brooklyn, NY - In what would be a rare and significant event at Brooklyn’s landmark Saint Vitus, a massive crowd was gathering in front of the venue. Well-known for its daily underground scene supporting touring lineups, tonight would be a very different night, as a
Parkway Drive // House of Blues – Orlando // 9.17.18 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Andrea Chvatal - September 25, 2018 Article and Photos by: Andrea Chvatal Orlando, FL — 15 year veterans Parkway Drive sold out The House of Blues in Orlando with a completely stacked line-up for an amazing show this past Monday evening. Opening the evening was an up-and-coming band from the land down-under, Polaris. This five-piece metalcore band from Sydney had one
Seether & Tremonti // Live @ The NorVa // 9.17.18 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - September 25, 2018September 25, 2018 Article and Photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Norfolk, VA -- The four band lineup of the evening opened a bit earlier than the posted start time with the emotive lyrics and energy of Veio, an alt metal/rock group hailing from Oregon. During their 20 minute set, they displayed a high excitement
Album Review: White Denim – Performance ALBUM REVIEWS MUSIC by Jason Robey - September 24, 2018 Article by: Jason Robey Austin indie-rockers White Denim are back with their eighth studio album, Performance. The album is simultaneously the most accessible and sonically experimental the group has put out so far. The opening track and lead single, “Magazin,” sets the tone from the start as a fun album, made
KAABOO Del Mar // Del Mar, California // 9.14-9.16.18 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED FESTIVALS MUSIC by Charles Yamabe - September 24, 2018 Article and Photos by: Charles Yamabe Sand, sun, food, music, art, comedy, and perfect weather… Really, what more do you need in life? After finishing up three outstanding days in the middle of a horse racing track, all I can say is “Man, I’m exhausted… But what a blast!” KAABOO the
Movie Review: Halloween (2018) FEATURED MOVIES/TV by J.C. De Leon - September 24, 2018September 24, 2018 Article by: J.C. De Leon It’s refreshing to know that in 2018 an iconic horror movie franchise doesn’t have to rely on a remake, a reboot, a reimagining, or any other kind of ‘re--’ that has mostly induced frustrated moans and groans from loyal fans of the horror genre. No --