Empire State Bastard was a great band, I only wish they had been able to play to a crowd more geared for heavy music. Although they have their heavy moments, Sleep Token is a much more accessible band that ESB’s and because of that, we got a sense that many in the crowd didn’t connect with it as much. That […]
Between the live band with dedicated solos and band breaks, flamenco dancing by one of the chorus singers, and an incredible vocal performance by María, this was a ton of fun. The Dr. Phillips center, and specifically Steinmetz Hall, is a world-class venue, but don’t let that fool you. This was no stuffy, uptight performance. In true Latin fashion, there […]
Scott and the boys in Alpha Wolf truly know how to put on a party. During the show, they mentioned how much they connected with their US audience, particularly Florida, and I’ve got to say the feeling is most certainly mutual. With a sold out show at The Orpheum and absolutely killer opening bands, this show was always a recipe […]
Being born in the late 90s, I admittedly was not familiar with Saxon, but when I see we’re working with a metal band, I sign up no questions asked. I went in absolutely blind, what I saw before me shattered my metal core-millennial-mind. Before me were tons of Gen-X and Boomers enjoying metal? What reality had I stepped into that […]
The musical influences in Oumou Sangaré’s music and performance are as varied as the NYC audience that I had the pleasure of watching her perform with. Just as there were all walks of life within that venue, I could feel everything from blues, to world music, to rock music within Oumou’s performance. She is a Grammy award-winning artist, and it […]
I had the distinct pleasure of being able to watch The Jive Aces down in St. Pete. The band really has a way of transporting you to another world. Everything from the beautiful atmosphere in the venue, with the turn of the century-esque year lit up, to the retro outfits of the band and attendees, to the charts themselves. It […]
The all-girl, punk rock, double feature of the year. Both bands may seem youthful, but don’t let the aesthetics fool you. These are some of the most talented and seasoned musicians I’ve ever had the pleasure of witnessing. All without backing tracks and performed more accurately than most technical metal bands I’ve seen (and having a lot more fun while […]
There could not have been a tour more aptly named for Counterparts than “Metalcore Dropouts.” Where most bands zig, Counterparts zags. Starting as a heavy band and then making your sound more accessible with clean vocals? Counterparts says, how about we get heavier. Hiring a social media manager to professionalize your band’s footprint online? Brendan (the vocalist) says, how about […]
Few bands have hit me quite like Neck Deep has. A staple in my life for over a decade, Neck Deep has seemingly grown up with me. From where it started with their album Wishful Thinking in high school and seeing them at Warped Tour, to Life’s Not Out to Get You and Peace and the Panic in college whilst […]