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by Steven Principato - June 8, 2016

Article and Photos by: Steven Principato NYC -- In a darkened room commonly reserved for dance parties frequented by hipsters and NYU alumni, a rather different brand of artistry ruled this venue tonight. Under a common flag of unique, sophisticated, and even exotic brand of heavy metal not commonly occurring in today’s climate

Simon Townshend // Hotel Cafe // 5.24.16

by Matt Stasi // Bylle Breaux Stasi - May 26, 2016

Article and Photos by: Matt Stasi Think back to when you were eight years old. Do you remember what you were doing? If you were anything like myself you’d have been ghost-riding your BMX bike into the walls of the local grocery store and having BB gun wars with your neighborhood

The Rocket Summer // Live @ The Hawthorne Lounge // 5.16.16

by Kristina Dawn - May 24, 2016

Article and Photos by: Kristina Dawn Portland, OR -- With a stage setup fit for an audience of thousands, The Rocket Summer crammed elbow to elbow onto a tiny corner stage inside The Hawthorne Lounge. With a max capacity of about 100 or so individuals, Bryce Avary cheerfully welcomed the eager

The Struts // Live @ The NorVa // 5.12.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - May 16, 2016May 16, 2016

Article and photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA - Remember the U.K. in the 1970's- a time of sonic exploration- young musicians that pushed boundaries past all that was good and decent, shocking mum, dad, and the Queen- a rebellion that pushed the scene into new dimensions

Darkness Divided // Live @ American Legion // 5.8.16

by Matt Guevara - May 13, 2016May 13, 2016

Article and Photos by: Matt Guevara NORTHAMPTON, MA -- If you are a fan of heavy music, then you probably know that the metal scene is overflowing with talent. And with so many bands to pick from, it can be difficult to decide which bands to direct your attention to. Fortunately,

The Neighbourhood // Live @ The Roseland Theater // 5.7.16

by Kristina Dawn - May 11, 2016

Article and Photos by: Kristina Dawn PORTLAND, OR— With a travel compact in one hand and a tube of bright red lipstick in the other, The Neighbourhood’s lead singer Jesse Rutherford touched up his colorful lips in preparation to kiss an autographed copy of his new book “&” (a signature move

The Griswolds & Magic Man // Live in the Pacific Northwest // 5.5.16

by Kristina Dawn - May 8, 2016May 11, 2016

Article and Photos by: Kristina Dawn SEATTLE/PORTLAND -- The Hotline Spring Tour swung through the perfectly drizzly Pacific Northwest Wednesday evening, kicking things off in downtown Seattle. Hundreds of jean jacket doting music lovers gathered into Neumo’s, a seemingly hole-in-the-wall club where bands such as M83, Adele and even Muse have

The 1975 // Live @ The Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall // 4.26.16.

by Kristina Dawn - April 30, 2016

Article and Photos by: Kristina Dawn Portland, OR -- Drones of pastel haired pop-punk junkies gathered at The Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall on Tuesday night for the show of a lifetime. “The Schnitz,” a nearly century old, 2,700 person venue in the heart of downtown, literally shook from excitement as opening

Pearl Jam // Live @ the Hampton Coliseum // 4.18.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - April 20, 2016December 29, 2017

Article and photos by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar HAMPTON, VA-- Legendary Seattle alt-rockers Pearl Jam walked on the stage of the Mothership, vocalist Eddie Vedder grasping a bottle of wine in one hand and a setlist in the other. Opening the three hour long show with “Why Go," Eddie and crew proved

The Darkness // Live @ The Belasco Theatre // 4.12.16

by Matt Stasi // Bylle Breaux Stasi - April 16, 2016

Article and Photos by: Matt Stasi Los Angeles, CA - Glam rock with a huge set of cajones. If I get nothing else across with this review of THE DARKNESS’s show at The Belasco Theater in downtown Los Angeles this past Tuesday night, let it be that. The Darkness is all