California Is For Lovers: A Reunion of Emo and Punk Legends

by Rudy Salgado - November 11, 2024

Article and Photos by: Rudy Salgado Los Angeles, California – On August 31st, The Torch at the LA Memorial Coliseum hosted a festival that felt like stepping into a time machine for every emo and punk fan who lived through the early 2000s. Hawthorne Heights, the Ohio-based band that captured the

California Roots Festival 2024: A Celebration of Reggae, Hip-Hop, and Good Vibes

by Rudy Salgado - November 11, 2024

Article and Photos by: Rudy Salgado The 13th annual California Roots Festival came to life at the Monterey County Fairgrounds over Memorial Day weekend (May 24-26, 2024), bringing a blend of reggae and hip-hop to the California coast. This year's event once again proved why Cali Roots is a movement, not

Sueco // Live @ The Underground // 11.02.24

by Sam Fallone - November 5, 2024November 16, 2024

Charlotte, NC – Sueco ended his Attempted Lover Tour with a night at The Underground in Charlotte, North Carolina. The 32-show tour made its way all across the U.S. to promote his new album, Attempted Lover. The night kicked off with a set from artist suicidal-idol, best known for her viral

Boris // Live @ Racket // 10.23.24

by Kyle Ostrander - October 25, 2024

Article & Photos by: Kyle Ostrander New York City – Known for their heavy and genre-bending sound, legendary metal act Boris shook the walls of their NYC show earlier this week. The band is in the second-half of an extensive US tour celebrating the 25th anniversary of their debut album Amplifier

Snotty Nose Rez Kids // Live @ Bronze Peacock Room // 10.17.24

by Ommar Ortuvia - October 20, 2024October 20, 2024

Article and Photos by: Ommar Ortuvia Houston, TX -- Snotty Nose Rez Kids (SNRK) is the indigenous hip-hop duo from British Columbia, Canada, comprised of rappers Darren Metz and Quinton Nyce, aka Young D and Yung Trybez, respectively. They are Haisla people, and as members of a First Nation this lends

Hanson // Live @ Rams Head Live // 10.12.24

by Kimmi Taylor - October 18, 2024

Article and Photos by: Kimmi Taylor Baltimore, MD – Fans of all ages came out in full force to see Hanson for a nearly sold-out show at the Rams Head Live! in Baltimore, Maryland. Hanson is currently on tour celebrating the 20th anniversary of their album, Underneath. The long line of fans

Spafford // Live @ Visulite Theatre // 10.2-3.24

by Jolene Roderick - October 18, 2024October 18, 2024

Article and Photos by: Jolene Roderick CHARLOTTE, NC — Spafford’s two-night stand at the Visulite Theatre in Charlotte, NC, was an unforgettable experience, with both shows featuring special guest bassist Shon Gordon from ElephantProof, who added a fresh layer of energy to their signature jam sound. Night one opened with Council

Sleeping With Sirens // Live @ House of Blues //

by Courtney Thomassen - October 13, 2024October 13, 2024

Article and Photos: Courtney Thomassen Orlando, FL -- Sleeping With Sirens transports fans back to 2011 on their Let’s Cheers to This anniversary tour. Thirteen years after the album’s release, fans from all across Central Florida packed the House of Blues in Orlando to celebrate the beloved record with a sold

Asking Alexandria // Live @ Bogart’s // 10.4.24

by Linda Carlson - October 13, 2024

Article and Photos: Linda Carlson Cincinnati, OH – Cincinnati’s Bogart’s hosted the All My Friends Tour, featuring headliner Asking Alexandria with support from Memphis May Fire. The Word Alive and Archers. The venue was bustling with a large crowd on a stunner of a Friday night. The crowd continued to grow

Trampled by turtles // Live @ The Amp Ballantyne // 10.5.2024

by Jason Robey - October 8, 2024

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- As the sun was setting on a beautiful Charlotte evening, the new Ballantyne amphitheater began to fill with fans eager for the return of bluegrass revivalists Trampled By Turtles. Indiana four-piece Houndmouth kicked off the show with an hour long set of chilled out