Getting to know: HAYLEY REARDON ARTIST SHOWCASE FEATURED 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 ALBUM REVIEWS FEATURED 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
Vampires Everywhere! // Live @ Florence VFW // 3.16/16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Matt Guevara - March 21, 2016 Article and Photos by: Matt Guevara Founded in 2009 by frontman Michael Orlando(AKA Michael Vampire), Vampires Everywhere! Is a metalcore band from Los Angeles, and has since released a slew of albums and EP’s including their new release, Ritual. The band is currently on the Ritual tour with alternative rockers, Sycamour,
Album Review: Lespecial – Omnisquid ALBUM REVIEWS MUSIC by Matt Guevara - March 9, 2016 Article by: Matt Guevara Since their founding in 2005, Boston natives Lespecial have been creating the signature blend of funk, hip hop, rock, and electronic sounds that has earned them a well deserved place in the music scene. Their unique sound commands the attention of all those within earshot, and
Album Review: Hands Like Houses – Dissonants ALBUM REVIEWS MUSIC by Matt Guevara - February 29, 2016February 29, 2016 Article by: Matt Guevara Photo: Secret Service PR Two years after the release of their last EP, Reimagine, aussie post-hardcore band Hands Like Houses is preparing for the release of their third full-length album, Dissonants. Since the band’s formation back in 2008, Hands Like Houses has made a big impact
The Soul Rebels // Live @ Pearl Street Ballroom // 2.21.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Matt Guevara - February 25, 2016 Article and Photos by: Matt Guevara NORTHAMPTON, MA -- At the center of the western Mass. music scene lies the venue collectively known as Pearl Street, run by the Iron Horse Entertainment Group, which hosts a wide variety of rock, metal, pop, and instrumental bands such as The Soul Rebels. The soul
Hey Marseilles // Live @ Iron Horse // 2.6.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Matt Guevara - February 14, 2016February 14, 2016 Article By: Matt Guevara Northampton, MA - Indie rock band Hey Marseilles recently released their newest self-titled album at the beginning of the month. The band is now touring nationwide, and with them for the ride is indie-pop trio hailing from Minnesota - Bad Bad Hats. Bad Bad Hats is a 3
Chris Bathgate // Live @ Iron Horse // 2.3.16 CONCERT REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Matt Guevara - February 6, 2016February 6, 2016 Article and Photos by: Matt Guevara Iron Horse Music Hall, the roots of the Iron Horse Entertainment Group, while based in small town Massachusetts, hosts an impressive array of multi-national artists. One such artist is indie-folk singer Chris Bathgate, who after some time is releasing his newest EP - Old Factory.
Ryal – RYAL EP – Album Review ALBUM REVIEWS FEATURED MUSIC by Matt Guevara - February 2, 2016February 4, 2016 Article by: Matt Guevara Photos by: Rachel Brennecke Since her former band, Strip Darling, went on hiatus, vocalist Jacque Ryal has reinvented herself and is now gearing up to release her self titled RYAL - EP. Her new disco-pop album is fueled by self-discovery and focuses on finding your own rhythm. She
Album Review: Panic At the Disco’s “Death Of a Bachelor” ALBUM REVIEWS MUSIC by Matt Guevara - January 15, 2016January 15, 2016 Article By: Matt Guevara Photo: Shervin Lainez Synth pop band Panic! At the Disco is back and starting the new year strong, returning with it’s fifth full length album, Death Of a Bachelor. Spoiler alert -- it’s great! Panic! released their last album, Too Weird To Live, Too Rare To Die!, in