From Ramonda Hammer to Gasper: Exploring New Sounds with Andy Hengl and Justin Geter
LOS ANGELES, CA- In the dynamic and ever-evolving world of music, it’s not uncommon for artists to take detours from their established paths, exploring fresh sounds and styles that resonate with their creative spirits. Recently, I had the privilege of witnessing one such musical journey…
The Church’s Hypnogogue World Tour: A Psychedelic Musical Journey
COVINGTON, KY, CA- Psychedelic alt-rockers, The Church, have embarked on their Hypnogogue World Tour Part II, making a stop at the Madison Theater in Covington, Kentucky on Friday, October 13th. They released their 26th album, “Hypnogogue,” in February 2023, with a deluxe edition following in…
Reliving Post-Punk Glory: The Mission UK’s Dejavú Tour Recap
COLUMBUS, OH- I still believe in God, but God no longer believes in me.” The opening line of The Mission UK’s debut album in 1986 continued my admiration for Wayne Hussey and company. They were members of the Sisters of Mercy, and after leaving, Hussey…
Experiencing Nostalgia & Innovation: Depeche Mode Lights Up Austin with Their Memento Mori Tour
AUSTIN, TX- The legendary British electronic band, Depeche Mode, embarked on their much-anticipated Memento Tour, taking fans on a sonic voyage filled with nostalgia and innovation, gracing the stage at Austin’s Moody Center on Friday, September 29. The show was a remarkable journey of on-stage camaraderie…
Chameleons Vox Reunion Tour: Reliving ‘Script of the Bridge’ Classics
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! COLUMBUS, OH- “…The Chameleons were up next, which I was excited to see as I have never had the opportunity. I remember in my youth being pretty obsessed with their “Script of the Bridge”. So much…
Kirk Brandon’s Comeback: Theatre of Hate’s Energetic Performance
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! COLUMBUS, OH- “…Theatre of Hate opened the evening, and while they are probably the least well-known of the three bands to American audiences, they were still met with a very positive reaction from the crowd. Led…
Sextile’s Rejuvenated Brilliance: A Review of Their Hometown Show at the Fonda
LOS ANGELES, CA- The last time I saw Sextile, it was almost five years ago at the Teragram Ballroom, an opener for Shame, thrusting the audience into their rhythmic dark wave atmosphere in support of their album, ‘3’. It was a time of discovery and…
VR Sex at The Fonda Theatre: A Brooding Descent into Dark Post Punk Brilliance
CLICK HERE TO HEAD BACK TO THE MAIN ARTICLE! SAN DIEGO, CA- “…VR Sex. The name conjures visions of a cybernetic and carnal future. A choice opening for the sonic titans, Sextile, this was the band’s chance to stamp their imprint onto the darkwave aficionados…
Boy George and Culture Club pack two nights of nostalgia At the Hollywood Bowl.
HOLLYWOOD, CA- Last weekend, British pop icon Boy George & Culture Club closed out ‘The Letting It Go Show’ tour with two nights at the Hollywood Bowl. Fans were also treated to an opening set from fellow ’80s chart-toppers, Berlin. The result was a night…
Harsh Symmetry Releases Sophomore LP “Imitation”: “It Was a Labor of Love”
LOS ANGELES, CA- Today, Friday, September 1st, 2023, Harsh Symmetry shares his sophomore LP Imitation via Fabrika Records. The solo synthesizer-based project of LA-based musician Julian Sharwarko, 21, Harsh Symmetry combines the dark sounds of 1980s post-punk, minimal, and coldwave to produce a gloomy yet…
