Teen Suicide at Bloomfield Village Pizza CT, Friday, February 28th 2014, Reviewed
It felt like the boys had been gone for longer than they actually had, and I felt a strange wave of nostalgia as they picked up their instruments and began to play
Perfect Pussy Sells Vinyl Infused With Singer's Blood
WHERE she even got the blood from?! Did she collect it over a period of time? Did she collect drops from paper cuts and scratches? It’s disturbing and repulsive. (Upon further reading…not for the faint of heart…it was in fact her menstrual blood. What..The..Actual..F…?)
My Angle On Angles; A Strokes Rant
I didn’t understand Angles. Every song made me cringe. Though I will admit, “Under Cover of Darkness” did have that familiar Room On Fire melody, but it still felt a bit forced and cheap; the furthest away from musical catharsis. It didn’t trap me like Is This It did, that record raised me
Throwback Thursdays / The Fountain of Youth – Family, Friends, Memories and MUSIC
I may be 40+ but that song made me feel as though I was 25 years younger. Decided to interview my in-laws’ friends, falling within the Silent Generation and a few scattered Baby Boomers, to see if they had a favorite song and if it brought back special memories
Emmure Frontman's Fixation On Guns Raises Controversy
They’re making light of gun violence and being extraordinarily offensive when, coincidentally, the band was formed not 20 minutes away from the Sandy Hook shooting. Something’s not quite right in Palmeri’s head, and he needs to get checked out. Who knows, he could be a serious threat. Get this man some help
My Chemical Romance "Fake Your Death" Reviewed
It’s like a bad breakup where you have a lump in your throat and you know that you’ll never see each other again- gosh I’m getting emotional.
Conor Oberst Sues Woman Who Made Rape Allegations
Oberst says he never met her AND that she had written positive things online about Conor and Bright Eyes as recently as January 2013. He’s supposedly suing for over $1 million and claims his reputation has been damaged by her accusations.
Arctic Monkeys Win BRIT Award For Album Of The Year
People seem to be incredibly upset at Alex Turner’s acceptance speech. However, it seems to be the cause of a great divide- some people say it was “so rock ’n’ roll and he’s a genius” and other people see him as “an arrogant wanker”.
Seahaven "Flesh" Reviewed
Seahaven released a new song called “Flesh”, and I had serious mixed feelings on it until about the fifth listen. The four-piece group from Cali has always packed a serious
Front Bottoms "Backflip" Video Reviewed
There are cartoony faces of ‘uh oh’. Now as morbid as this sounds, friends plotting to kill another and making it look like an accident is made humorous ala-“Heathers”.
Fireworks "Glowing Crosses" Reviewed
I’m not entirely sure if they’re gonna be sticking with this niche, but with lyrics like, “I stopped searching for the holy ghost because I’m in hell,” you can’t help but think that these guys aren’t Bible-thumpin’ church-goers.
Ryan Russell "Continental Obscura" Reviewed
Every aspect of his pictures are flawless; the attention to detail shows not only immense dedication and artistic control, but proves that he truly can conquer any subject matter.
Conor Oberst "Hundreds of Ways" Reviewed
It’s so positive, and his classic, iconic wavery voice is incredibly prominent and I love it. “There are hundreds of ways to get through the day, there are hundreds of ways, so just find one.” He’s releasing a solo record on May 20th, and it’s going to follow this more country-tinged direction.
Old Gray "Wolves" Live Acoustic Reviewed
Compared to the original, I prefer this version. It’s so much more raw and pure, and though you could say that about any of the band’s music, this version is just so much more beautiful to me. It’s lovely.
Two Humans, New Haven, CT February 7th, 2014, Reviewed
Also, that man can shred on the guitar; he’s such a well-rounded musician, which could be said for all of them, making these boys at the forefront of the CT scene, to me. The pushing and dancing around during their set was incredibly fun
You Blew It! Pulaski Club New Britain CT February 6th Reviewed
It was so small and intimate, and the crowd’s energy really made it feel like a classic punk show, which seems to be the case in the CT house show/small venue scene. Tanner ended up saying, “I haven’t smiled this much during a set in forever,”
Twenty One Pilots Announce Headlining Tour Dates
“We are coming for everyone. I promise. The only breaks we take are to finish writing this new album. Please hang with us.” I can’t wait to see these guys live again. And if they’re not coming to your area, they promise they’ll be around. Just be thankful they’re touring at all.
The 1975 "Chocolate" Video Reviewed
There’s also no denying that the band is a quartet of extremely good-looking boys, so that’s a plus and probably is the reason for their increasing fan base. It’s obviously big-budget, and has an expansive feel.
Front Porch Step Webster Theatre Hartford Connecticut February 1st, 2014
His gritty and dynamic voice filled the room, and my eyes were locked on him. His passion was overwhelming, and he had such a strong presence.
10,000 Blades Nicolas' Cage Bloomfield CT January 31st, 2014
They describe themselves as, “A confusing jumble of swaggering cockiness, crippling self-doubt and downright ambivalence delivered over big riffs and little sparkly parts and some medium stuff in between. Baritone vox, three people, word-centric, party time.”
Panic! At The Disco The Dome Wallingford CT January 29th 2013
The energy and passion Brendon put into it mirrored that of when he was nearly ten years younger, when Panic! was just starting out. His ‘swagger’ and persona were overwhelming, and my eyes were glued to him.
Bayside "Time Has Come" Reviewed
Anthony’s voice is the best it’s ever been. It’s warm and lovely, and feels like a hug. That’s one thing I’ve always loved about Bayside- no matter how hard and heavy their music gets, Anthony’s voice resolves it and leaves it just a bit softer. It’s so unique and hard to pull off, but they do it perfectly.
Anatomy of a Song – Bohemian Rhapsody
“It’s one of those songs which has such a fantasy feel about it. I think people should just listen to it, think about it, and then make up their own minds as to what it says to them… ”Bohemian Rhapsody” didn’t just come out of thin air. I did a bit of research although it was tongue-in-cheek and mock opera. Why not? –
Hunter Moore In FBI Custody
he’s the one who started isanyoneup.com, which originally started with posting band member’s naked pictures. This caused a lot of controversy- A Day To Remember even refused to play a show knowing that Moore was going to be in the audience. It’s made and broken some musicians’ careers, and caused a lot of trouble.
Ronnie Radke "Already Dead" Reviewed
His voice is obnoxious even when he just speaks, and there’s absolutely no redemption. It sounds like he’s a 14 year old prepubescent kid in his basement who just got comfortable enough to swear to himself and is trying to sound cool. It’s awkward and unnatural, and I can’t stand it.
Nothing "Bent Nail" Reviewed
It almost has the same feel as something written by Explosions In The Sky. Though Explosions is entirely instrumental, it puts the focus on musicianship in the same way Nothing does. It’s entrancing and is an aural sedative.
Sledding With Tigers "Being Nice Is Still Cool" Album Reviewed
“Quit Yr Job” is the first tune off a 8-track release called “Being Nice Is Still Cool”. I love how it starts with powerful group vocals, cos it caused me to be instantly captivated. It’s an angsty tune and flows right into “High Waisted Shorts”, a beautifully composed piece that I can’t stop listening to.
A Poem For Donna Renee McCray McElroy
Joseph Franklin McElroy remembers his beloved wife and rock nyc partner Donna moments after her death of cancer early this morning.
LVL UP "Space Brothers" Album Reviewed
the band jumps into the 27-second jam “Black Mass”, and it’s probably my favorite track of the whole album. Though incredibly quick, it forces you to listen to it over and over again because it leaves you hungry for more, and hey, I’m not complaining.
Poverty Hollow "Big Claw/Pleasantly Unenjoyable" Reviewed
They can really appeal to fans of every genre; the vocals are stunning, the musicianship is fascinating and impressive, and the overall sound is pleasant and anything but boring. An older song of theirs, “Reverie”, is an absolute masterpiece.
Bo Burnham "Repeat Stuff" Reviewed
“”I also hope that you don’t see through this cleverly constructed ruse designed by a marketing team cashing in on puberty and low self-esteem and girls’ desperate need to feel loved.” Harsh, but true. It’s taken so long for someone to say it, but all these sugary lovey pop songs are all the same exact song that’s been sung all along, just by a new face and a new ‘brand’.”
Walk The Moon "Quesadilla" Video Reviewed
“Piñatas, baseball bats, silly hats, weird antics- it’s whimsical and hilarious. Then once they involve silly string and water balloons, it’s a whole other story. It’s clear that they were just being themselves and enjoying being doofy with one another.”
Human Kitten "First Song (Cover)" Reviewed
“And my feelings are at the mercy of my chemical imbalances and I’m trapped inside the torture of living with bipolar disorder.” He really puts the whole ‘mental illness’ bit into an understandable and relatable light. Even the average joe who doesn’t really know much about depression or anything of the sort can get a grip on it.
Carrie Hope Fletcher's "How NOT to handle a Break Up" Reviewed
In a minute and a half, you’re sucked in and need more. The lyrics are creative, too. “It may not be the best idea to sit outside his flat or chain yourself to his front door or steal his dear old cat; he may have loved him more than you, but there’s no time for that. And do not spend all day waiting for him on Facebook chat.”
New Politics "Tonight You're Perfect" Video Reviewed
It’s incredibly cliched and a massive step down from their other works that I can remember. They weren’t always so mainstream-sounding. “Harlem” was even a little funkier. Nonetheless, “Tonight You’re Perfect” is just disappointing.
The Front Bottoms' NPR Session Reviewed Take One
“”You know what I think’s really sad? I know how really sad you are,” is the opening line. This is quite a way to start anything; it’s a harsh and sharp song, and seeing Bryan Sella sing it is a different experience than just listening to the studio version. “
Adam Lazzara "Because It Works" Video Reviewed
I never really imagined him being too versatile, considering he’s been with TBS doing the same thing for 13ish years. However, he’s just expanded his horizons exponentially. He’s an incredibly talented guitarist, and that really shows in this tune. It’s the real backbone of it all, and he’s a seasoned musician in all aspects
Morrissey The God Announces Debut Novel, New Record
“I’m as much of a mess now as I was when I was 16.” It’s so true, and to see Morrissey the God acknowledging this fact makes him feel just a little bit more human. Oh, and he’s about to record a new album.
Vinnie Caruana, The Met January 5th 2014, Reviewed
He also was extremely passionate and it made everyone snap to attention as soon as he started playing guitar. I couldn’t believe how great his musical ability was- he’d clearly been playing for a long time to be that polished and perfect.
The Wonder Years, The Met, Sunday, January 5th, 2014 Reviewed
“Devil In My Bloodstream” was the part of the set that I didn’t care about crying anymore. I lost it. The song is so honest and emotional, talking about depression and what it does and how it affects people- even though it was an acoustic show, there was still yelling of the lyrics and no one held back
Dowsing "Amateur Cartography" Reviewed
“They’re raw and strong and feel so pure, which is hard to find. Put together, this was all it took to get me hooked on the band. Then the group vocals came in. That’s when I knew there was something special about these guys; usually group vocals sound lame or stupid, but these are great.
Toasted Plastic "June Highs" Reviewed
I love how the band experiments with tempos and isn’t afraid to break patterns; it keeps their music exciting and unique and strange. The punk element of their music shines through in this song with the shouty vocals and intense drums. It feels rushed and classic, like it could be from a punk band who was big in the late 70s. It’s brilliant.
The Front Bottoms "Twin Size Mattress" Reviewed
“As if all the emotion and gorgeous lyricism wasn’t enough, then comes a bit of humor. “This is for the lake that me and my friends swim in, naked and dumb on a drunken night and it should’ve felt good but I can hear the Jaws theme song on repeat in the back of my mind.””
Why 2014 Will Be The Year of Panic! At The Disco
I mean, c’mon, he was half naked for 3 straight minutes in that “Girls/Girls/Boys” video. It’s like the same concept of Miley Cyrus, just a bit let scandalous. He knows how he sings a note will determine how many people download the song or the odds of it getting on the radio. He’s a manipulative genius.
twenty one pilots "Truce" Video Reviewed
“but this man is truly, in more than one way, a hero. He’s an individual who is not exploiting mental illness, but empowering and helping those who deal with it. It’s beautiful and he does it simply through music in a way that so few can really accomplish.”
Elvis Depressedly at Nicolas' Cage December 28th 2013
Watching Mat, you could notice his focus and his voice was fantastic and the lyrics really resonated. For me, Elvis Depressedly always felt like a persona, not a person. Seeing it right in front of me made it feel so incredibly real and solidified my love for them.
Sorority Noise at Nicolas' Cage December 28th 2013
“I grew proud to be a part of my local scene. This band has a ridiculous amount of potential and I know that they’re going to just continue growing- to be able to have just seen them in their living room before they get massively popular is really freakin’ cool.”
Bayside Announces Tour, Contest
“The Great American Cult tour is not only brilliantly titled, but brilliantly supported. Four Year Strong, Daylight, and Mixtapes are the supporters. This is a diverse and wonderful lineup that will not only draw the pop punk crowd, but the rougher post-hardcore crowd as well.”
Ryan Ross' "You're Invited" Reviewed
“The tune “You’re Invited” is weird and almost feels creepy. The vocals are odd and choppy and mirror the techno feel that is unlike anything he’s ever done before. “My mind is playing tricks on you” has an MGMTesque vibe and it begs the question, “what the heck even happened.”…He’s so fleeting and flighty that his ambiguity can’t even be mistaken for ignorance or innocence.”