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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

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 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

Imagine Music Festival // Atlanta, GA // 8.26-28.16

by LoriDantzler - April 16, 2016July 25, 2017

In its third year and already operating like a well-oiled machine, Imagine Festival in Atlanta, Georgia may seem like it came out of nowhere. However, it is the product of many years of hard work, high values, brainstorming, and a lot of coordination from long time EMD supporters and promoters,

Rob Zombie // Live at The Roxy // 04.8.16

by Matt Stasi // Bylle Breaux Stasi - April 11, 2016

Photos by: Matt Stasi Article by: Bylle Breaux Stasi A Deal with the Devil Los Angeles, CA - “You have two minutes. You might want to down your wine,” says Michelle Billings, a gorgeous, 16-year-old from Monrovia High School as she pulls her beautiful, long locks into a careless bun on top

Strung Like a Horse // Live @ The Hootenanny // 4.2.16

by LoriDantzler - April 11, 2016April 21, 2016

Article and photos by : Jopey Maid Lafayette, GA -- When is a band a little folk, a little bluegrass, part punk rock, some Americana, with a hint of blues and a pinch of funk; all stitched together, and tied up in a hillbilly hodgepodge of playful and sometimes dark wonderful?

Fear Factory // Live @ NorVa // 4.3.16

by Wendy Podmenik Woodell - April 8, 2016April 8, 2016

Article by: Wendy Podmenik Darugar Photos by: Glenn Woodell and Wendy Podmenik Darugar NORFOLK, VA- Classic metal artists Fear Factory swung through Norfolk on Sunday night, headlining an all metal lineup that included Soilwork, Spades and Blades, and Martyrd. Drawing heavy inspiration from dark Sci-fi themes, Fear Factory is known for a