Vista Kicks // Live @ Sidewinder // 12.9.17

by Sarah Todd -

Article and Photos by: Sarah Todd   California indie rockers Vista Kicks stopped by downtown Austin this past Saturday for an intimate, yet lively performance at Sidewinder. The band is currently on tour in support of their most recent album, Booty Shakers Ball, released this past September. Joining them for the night

Hatebreed // Live @ Diamond Pub Concert Hall // 12.1.17

by Nick Durcholz -

Photos & Article by Nick Durcholz   Louisville, KY -- Hotter then chestnuts roasting on an open fire, redder than Rudolph’s nose, heavier than the big man’s bag and louder than a choir of (Lucifer’s) angels. This was the night of December first in Louisville at Diamond Pub Concert Hall. Three other bands including

The Year in Music: Top Albums of 2017

by Andres Alvarado -

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

Simple Plan // Live @ Emo’s // 11.30.17

by Megan Choi -

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

by Anthony Florez -

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

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell -

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

Lady Gaga // Live @ Philips Arena // 11.28.17

by Andres Alvarado -

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

Album Review: Safeguard – I’m a Stranger to Myself

by Andrea Chvatal -

Article by: Andrea Chvatal   Safeguard is a pop punk band from York whose latest EP I’m a Stranger to Myself debuted on December 1st. The EP starts with a jamming instrumental “Crux” that highlights the band’s obvious skill level and ability to hone in on and deliver true pop punk feels. Next

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