Rising Stars: How Neptune’s Core Is Shaping the Future of Indie Rock
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- Neptune’s Core, a youthful ensemble from Chicago, continues to redefine the indie rock landscape with a sound so sophisticated that it belies their young age. The band, consisting of two sets…
Sabrina Sterling: A Raw and Tender Revelation
LOS ANGELES, CA- A serendipitous scroll through TikTok introduced me to a young talent named Sabrina Sterling. There she was, this unassuming girl with a voice so tender, singing a snippet of a heart-wrenching song. Her lyrics spoke directly to my soul, and there was…
The Damned Ignites a Punk Rock Fire in Chicago
CHICAGO, IL- After over 40 years as a juggernaut entity in the punk rock world, The Damned has touched down on North American soil once again. This time, bringing the classic 1980-82 lineup featuring Dave Vanian on vocals, Captain Sensible on guitar, Paul Gray…
Reliving the ’90s Glory: The Toadies Rock Luck Reunion
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT LUCK REUNION! SPICEWOOD, TX- Oh man, talk about reliving my youth! Nothing sends me rocketing back to my glory days quite like a killer soundtrack and seeing The Toadies live at Luck Reunion hit every…
Exploring Glixen’s Unique Sound: A Heavy Shoegaze Band from Phoenix
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- When I’m in the right mood, nothing hits the spot like heavy shoegaze music. During South by Southwest back in March, I made it a point to catch an up-and-coming shoegaze band…
Exploring Identity and Empowerment: Forest Claudette’s Impactful SXSW 2024 Set
CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT THE ACTS WE CAUGHT AT SXSW! AUSTIN, TX- One of the standouts from SXSW 2024 came on the very first day through an incredibly talented singer-songwriter named Forest Claudette. Sporting an infectious, pearly white smile, the 24-year-old brought their captivating…
Discover Friedberg: The Rising Stars of Post-Punk and Alt-Rock
LOS ANGELES, CA- As the lights dimmed at the Regent Theater, an air of anticipation filled the room. The crowd, already buzzing with excitement, was about to witness a band that has swiftly garnered a cult following: Friedberg. Known for their eclectic blend of post-punk,…
Madness Shines at LA’s YouTube Theatre: A Night of Ska Bravado and Timeless Hits
LOS ANGELES, CA- With Madness’ career spanning five decades, North London’s ska invaders are still kicking hard. Their 13th album, “Theatre of the Absurd presents Cest La Vie,” released in November 2023, was their first studio album to hit the UK No. 1 spot, even ousting…
The Return of CSS: Lovefoxxx and Band Ignite Pioneertown with Infectious Energy
PIONEERTOWN, CA- On a Wednesday night, you wouldn’t expect a tiny venue in a small town, nestled up a mountain in the high desert, to draw such a crowd. Yet, there we all were, over 300 of us at Pappy + Harriet’s in Pioneertown, Yucca…
Punk Legends Social Distortion and Bad Religion Thrill Fans in Cincinnati Show
CINCINNATI, OH- An auspicious occasion happened on Mother’s Day in Cincinnati. Social Distortion and Bad Religion made a stop on their co-headlining tour to the Brady Music Center. A near-capacity crowd made their way to partake in the festivities put on by these two iconic…
