UNWOUND: A Timeless Fury at Levitation
HOME PAGE | THURSDAY | FRIDAY | SATURDAY | SUNDAY AUSTIN, TX- “…Levitation witnessed the arrival of underground legends and quintessential ’90s cult band Unwound. Renowned for infusing traditional pop-rock with furious noise, angular riffs, and avant-garde sensibilities, the Olympia band delivered a timeless live…
Wheatland’s Music Scene Comes Alive: Inside The Used’s “Toxic Positivity” Tour
WHEATLAND, CA- Attending The Used concert at Hard Rock Live in Wheatland, CA was nothing short of an extraordinary experience. The Used started this tour in support of their latest album, “Toxic Positivity,” which was released earlier this year in May. “Toxic Positivity” by The…
Sleeping With Sirens Bring That High Energy Post-Hardcore To Hard Rock Live
WHEATLAND, CA- “… Following them was Sleeping with Sirens, a band I’ve admired for years. Sleeping with Sirens is an American rock band that formed in 2009 in Orlando, Florida. Renowned for their distinctive sound that combines elements of post-hardcore, pop rock, and emo, the…
Dead American Bring Their Power To Hard Rock Live
WHEATLAND, CA- “… Dead American kicked off the evening, igniting the atmosphere with their powerful music. Emerging from Southern California, Dead American is a five-piece ensemble deeply rooted in 2000s post-hardcore. Comprising members Cove Reber (vocals), Chad Rexton (guitar), Josh Latham (bass, vocals), and Kyle…
IDLES Left Every Inch of Themselves On Stage At This Ain’t No Picnic
MAIN PAGE | SATURDAY | SUNDAY LOS ANGELES, CA- “…Next on stage was IDLES, another band that my editor loves, and the band that the man sitting next to me came to see that afternoon. I was interested to see what they had in store. Their…
Rise Against’s “Nowhere Generation” Tour Brings Communal Joy To FivePoint Amphitheatre
IRVINE, CA- I got my first taste of Rise Against back in back in 2006. I’m a softy at heart, so my introduction to them was Tim McIlrath’s acoustic recording of the ballad “Swing Life Away”. Though that song wasn’t indicative of the hardcore…
BRING ME THE HORIZON HAS BEGUN THEIR TRANSITION INTO NEW REALMS OF MUSIC
PITTSBURGH, PA- With a grammy nomination earlier this year, hit singles that have topped the Billboard 200 on multiple occasions, and an ever-growing fanbase, Bring Me the Horizon has finally seemed to venture into pop music territory with their latest album, amo. Released early this year, it…
Frank Iero Warms Up The “Young And Doomed” At The Palladium
LOS ANGELES, CA- Frank Iero may have gotten big break with My Chemical Romance (rhythm guitar and backing vocals), but he’s since blazed a solid career having released two studio albums (Stomachaches and Parachutes) and an EP (Keep the Coffins Coming) under different band names (Frnkiero and the…
Boy Hero Looks To Keep The Emo Fire Rocking Bright
LOS ANGELES, CA- Boy Hero is a post hardcore rock band based out of Los Angeles. Last. In October of last year, they released their latest EP, Rocktober The EP, four rocking cuts that’d you’d easily assume were a product of Fueled by Ramen. To…
Cursive Evokes A Beauty From Fury Through “Vitriola” In Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA- On a cold night in January, Cursive brought the heat to Los Angeles. Cursive formed in 1995, but it wasn’t until 2003 that they became a mainstream act with the release of their 4th album Ugly Organ. I have been a fan of…
