Movie Review: EIGHTH GRADE (2018)

by Josh Bradley - July 21, 2018

Article by: Josh Bradley https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8lFgF_IjPw Towards the end of Bo Burnham’s latest standup special, Make Happy — which is reportedly his last one for at least a while — he kneels downstage and brings up the house lights to have a frank talk with (well, “at”, but sort of “with”) his audience. He

Windy City Smokeout // Chicago, IL // 7.13-7.15

by Charles Yamabe - July 20, 2018July 20, 2018

Article and Photos by: Charles Yamabe Chicago, IL -- There is something distinctly different about Chicago's Windy City Smokeout festival. Considering that it takes place in a city that has over ten major music festivals is no easy task. As with most music festivals, it incorporates food, beer, and bands, and

Sam Smith // Live @ American Airlines Arena // 7.14.18

by Michael Flores - July 20, 2018

Article and Photos by: Michael Flores Miami, FL – Fans of Sam Smith eagerly made their way to downtown Miami for a sold-out performance at the American Airlines Arena on a perfectly clear summer evening. The Thrill of It All tour, in support of his second album of the same name,

The Wailers // Live @ The Mercury Ballroom // 7.13.18

by Michael W. Bright - July 20, 2018

Article and Photos by: Michael W. Bright Louisville, KY - It was Friday, July 13th, the first day of the Forecastle Festival weekend and the Wailers were playing a late night after-party. The lady at the door pointed to my Bob Marley and the Wailers tour t-shirt and asked me if

Slightly Stoopid // Live @ Union Bank & Trust Pavillion // 7.13.18

by Sean Chagnon - July 20, 2018July 20, 2018

Article and Photos by: Sean Chagnon Portsmouth, VA – School is out for summer! What better way to celebrate such a momentous occasion than with some beach time and good tunes. Given, most folks at the show have been out of school for some time, but reliving that feeling is still

A Gathering of None // Live @ Dingbatz // 7.13.18

by Steven Principato - July 20, 2018

Article and Photos by: Steven Principato Clifton, NJ -- Co-headlining the “Summer Slasher Fest” alongside horror rocker Argyle Goolsby on this appropriate Friday the 13th, A Gathering of None took the stage before a packed house. Following an opening parade of Misfits inspired horror themed local punk acts, A Gathering of None

Weezer & The Pixies // Live @ Riverbend Music Center // 7.6.18

by Linda Carlson - July 17, 2018July 17, 2018

Article and Photos by: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – A tremendous blast of classic alternative rock took Cincinnati by storm on July 6 as Riverbend Music Center hosted co-headliners Weezer and The Pixies for a night of lively music and fun. Although these bands have played together in the past, this is their first full tour

Travers Brothership // Live @ Tradition Brewing // 7.6.18

by Sean Chagnon - July 17, 2018July 17, 2018

Article and Photos by: Sean Chagnon Newport News, VA – Travers Brothership began just as their name suggests. Eric and Kyle Travers are twin brothers that have been making music together and performing since they were 13 years old. Being a successful band in the hotbed of music that Asheville, NC

Coheed and Cambia + Taking Back Sunday // Live @ Bayfront Park Amphitheater // 7.6.18

by Michael Flores - July 17, 2018

Article and Photos by: Michael Flores Miami, FL – Located in the heart of Miami, emo-punk fans of Coheed and Cambria and Taking Back Sunday made their way through the Miami traffic to fill the Bayfront Park Amphitheater as the bands kicked off their Summer Co-Headline Amphitheater Tour. With support from The Story So Far the night kicked

Loudwire’s Gen-X Summer Tour // Live @ Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater // 7.3.2018

by Michael Flores - July 12, 2018

Article and Photos by: Michael Flores Miramar, FL – Loudwire’s inaugural Gen-X Summer Tour made its way to the Miramar Regional Park Amphitheater on the perfect summer evening before the Independence Day holiday. Catering to the MTV generation, fans of Buckcherry, P.O.D., Lit, and Alien Ant Farm came together to see a lineup of some