The Chameleons Rock Skully’s with Strange Times Album Performance
COLUMBUS, OH- The Chameleons, formed in the early ’80s in Manchester, emerged from the heart of the post-punk movement with a sound that fused raw emotional power with ethereal, atmospheric melodies. At a time when Manchester was teeming with bands trying to push the boundaries…
KAV Sandhu on Honoring Andy Rourke’s Final Wish with Blitz Vega’s ‘Northern Gentleman’
LOS ANGELES, CA- In 2019, ex-Smiths bassist Andy Rourke and KAV Sandhu of the Happy Mondays launched the Blitz Vega project, a collaboration that had been in the works for years. The two musicians, who first discussed working together backstage at Coachella in 2007, bonded…
The Black Crowes Reignite Rock on Their Happiness Bastards Tour: Cincinnati Review
CINCINNATI, OH- The infamous Robinson brothers, Chris and Rich, have once again proven why they are one of the most enduring rock and roll bands. Over nearly 40 years, they’ve endured numerous lineup changes, extended hiatuses, and backstage brawls, but the one thing that never…
Storms Don’t Stop Skillet & Seether: A High-Energy Night in Huntington
HUNTINGTON, WV- Skillet and Seether, two of the most successful rock bands of the past two decades, kicked off their co-headlining U.S. tour on September 17, 2024, in Asheville, North Carolina. The tour is set to run through October 20, ending in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Skillet,…
The Hives’ ‘Death of Randy Fitzsimmons’ Tour: A High-Octane Rock Experience
COLUMBUS, OH- One band that’s been on many people’s “must-see” list in recent years is The Hives. The Swedish rockers are currently touring in support of their latest album, The Death Of Randy Fitzsimmons, playing to packed houses as a headliner in the U.S., as…
Marshall Health Arena Hosts Megadeth’s Thunderous ‘Destroy All Enemies’ Tour
HUNTINGTON, WV- Thrash metal stalwarts Megadeth brought their “Destroy All Enemies” tour to the newly christened Marshall Health Network Arena in Huntington, WV, drawing an eager crowd of die-hard fans. Led by the legendary Dave Mustaine, the band delivered a performance that paid homage to…
Hail Hail The March Violets Were Here
COLUMBUS, OH- It’s been many years since I first heard The March Violets’ signature song, “Snake Dance,” which left me smitten with the band, to say the least. Due to some delays in 2023 (the year I deemed “the year of the goth,” which saw…
Redd Kross: 45 Years Later — What a Bloody Fun Band
CLEVELAND, OH- It’s been 45 years since the McDonald brothers (Jeff and Steven) played their first show as Redd Kross. To commemorate this milestone, the band has many treats in store for fans this year, including the release of a new double album on June…
Elemental Music Reissues Motown Albums on Vinyl by The Temptations, The Supremes, Marvin Gaye, and Mary Wells
LOS ANGELES, CA- In what can be deemed a happy happenstance, Elemental Music is set to reissue some of the best music of all time with a new licensing deal with Motown. The campaign began on May 10, 2024, and over the next year, it will…
Jewel and Melissa Etheridge Share the Spotlight at the Rose Music Center
HUBER HEIGHTS, OH- A special summer tour brings together two iconic singer-songwriters who got their start in the ’80s and ’90s: Melissa Etheridge and Jewel. Their co-headlining, sold-out show at the Rose Music Center at the Heights in Huber Heights was a hotspot of kinetic…
