Oceano at the Webster Underground, August 24th 2013
I decided to stay and watch. Which was a good decision because now I know to never go and see them again..
William Beckett's "Genuine and Counterfeit" Stream Reviewed
He can write a love song that doesn’t make you cringe.
Two Door Cinema Club "Changing of the Seasons" Reviewed
The intricacy of the different beats and sounds used has always been their forte, but this tune brings it above and beyond anything they’ve done before.
Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines" Video Is Too Much
I couldn’t watch past about thirty seconds before I felt disgusted.
Joyce Manor at the El 'N' Gee August 16th, 2013
Even though I got kicked, pushed, shoved, and beat up, I still walked out of the venue shaking with excitement.
Seahaven "Love" and "Head In The Sand" Reviewed
The incredible quartet hailing from Cali have the Oberst ability to tug at heartstrings, the Joyce Manor ability to pack a punky punch, a Brand New ability to be both hardcore and intensely sad.
The Story So Far Headlines US Tour With Such Gold and Stick To Your Guns
Autumn is the best tour season, and this is going to be one of the best shows ever
Circa Survive Rockstar Uproar Festival Hartford August 10th, 2013
My first thought when the band stepped on? Anthony Green is a god.
Middle Class Rut Rockstar Uproar Festival Hartford Saturday August 10th 2013
The Uproar Festival this year was uh…interesting. There was everyone from middle school boys to drunk moms.
Gogol Bordello Frontman In Lawsuit For Taking Money
” $500,000 of the band’s money was transferred by Hutz, who claimed they were “loans”; these “loans” didn’t seem to mean much because Hutz never payed interest.”
The Story So Far "Roam" Reviewed
“From the lyrics to the sound, this song is the perfect angry teenager punk masterpiece.”
Justin Bieber Is A Mess
This “idol”, this “teen role model” is hitting bottom over and over.
Panic! At The Disco Free Show at Copley Square Reviewed
Panic! is back, Panic! is going to change everything, and they’re not going anywhere.
William Beckett Releases Video For "Benny and Joon"
We find that “Benny and Joon” are, in fact, Bill and his wife. In a way, they both have very similar features and characteristics to Depp and Masterson; the parallels are perfect.
Balance and Composure Stream New Song, Announce New Album
e depth of the sound cuts into you and all the layers fit so well.
The Wonder Years, Warped Tour Hartford, CT Sunday July 14, 2013
Everyone knew the words and everyone knew to callbacks as well- it was a fantastic sense of community that The Wonder Years of so successfully created.
Bring Me The Horizon, Warped Tour Hartford, CT Sunday, July 14, 2013
There were circle pits and moshing, and that made the band push out more effort and everyone ended up drenched in sweat but still raging
Frank Turner Covers Foo Fighters' "All My Life"
Look under the M’s… no McCartney-Costello collaboration on “Flowers In the Dirt” so we will include it here
David Bowie Offered Major Role In Season Two Of "Hannibal"
All of this sounds so incredible, and very doable. Being a huge fan of the trilogy, Bowie is a perfect fit for Lecter’s uncle. The chemistry would be there, and it would flow really well. Mikkelsen, who plays Hannibal, could very much pass for Bowie’s nephew
Brand New Cancels Dates Due To "Personal Issues"
I have never seen this band live, and to hear that they’re cancelling some of their dates is disappointing.
Black Veil Brides Uses Fake Amps At Warped Tour
I personally don’t see anything wrong with it. They’re still playing live and they’re still entertaining their fans. They wear makeup and dress up weird, so why not have some other artificial elements to the mix?
"Homophobia And Discrimination Is Not Punk Rock": DOMA is Down and Freedom on the Rise
Riot Fest tweeted, “Homophobia and discrimination is not punk rock.” You got that right. For years, a massive amount of musicians have supported equality, and that has continued to create an impact in those who are the future.
Miley Cyrus' "We Can't Stop" Reviewed
At first, I couldn’t get through it at all, and then forced myself to view the whole thing, praying it was a joke of some sort. The countless product placements, ridiculous scenarios- it makes no sense at all.
William Beckett Releases Single "Benny & Joon"
Beckett’s allusion ties in with the whimsical feel of this song and really puts the icing on the cake
Frank Turner Covers Foo Fighters' "All My Life"
I can’t get enough of the harmonies. When the instruments hit that discordant tone and it mixes with the perfect blend of voices, it’s chilling. The original version doesn’t quite have this same quality.
UK Top 10 Singles 6-22-13
Leah McFall is the leader of the Voice UK pack and she does have amazing range, her high notes are sky high. Somewhere along the way “Grime” became rapping with an English accent. And the rest of this is the usual suspects.
Miss May I At The Webster Theater Hartford CT, Monday June 10th, 2013
Even though it was dark, you could see him grinning as the crowd cheered. Following him were Justin Aufdemkamp, Ryan Neff, and B.J. Stead. Last but not least, was Levi Benton, having transformed from the quiet man I interviewed to a metal god. They automatically ripped into their first song, and they didn’t hold back a thing.
Interview With Levi Benton of Miss May I
A beacon of energy when on stage, when I was going to talk to him, he was soft spoken and it certainly caught me off guard.
Taking Back Sunday To Release "Tell All Your Friends" Film and Acoustic Album
They will be digitally releasing TAYF acoustic. The entire thing will be redone like new, stripped down and raw. They’re releasing it themselves on June 18th. This is one of the best ideas the band has done.
Watsky's "Ten Fingers" Reviewed
I am absolutely in love with this song. It’s unique and catchy, and the use of the Daft Punk backing beat is fantastic. His voice is almost cute, but the lyrics give it an edge. As for the video, it’s not super elaborate, but it’s certainly not boring.
The Word Alive, Webster Theater, Monday June 10th, 2013 Reviewed
As for the bassist, I was blown away. Daniel Shapiro was either classically trained or has the natural talent of a god, because as someone who believes bass and drums make or break a song, I was beyond impressed.
Sleeping With Sirens "Alone" Kinda Reviewed
He sounds like a chick, this Kellin Quinn, and to be honest there is not one redeeming factor of this band to have me overlook it. Plus, the shitty quality of the production proves that he doesn’t even actually sound like that. AND to make me even more upset, MGK is featured in this song. Joy.
Hear Ye: what rock nyc is listening to 7-8-13
Most of these reflects live music today: at Gov’s Ball I plan to see most of these bands, though how can you choose between Fucked Up and Dirty Projector (who play at the same time) Then if I leave back after Alt J and should be in plenty of time for McCartney at Barclay’s Center. Last time I saw him, Macca played a killer “1985” and my only hope is he shake it but baby don’t break it one more time!
Frank Turner Live Tunes Reviewed
Frank Turner is genius; he’s one of the best musicians of the century. Everything that he does is so real and captivating, and I want to see him live so badly, I want the chance to tell him this in person. I now understand why my friends worship the ground he walks on- he’s otherworldly
Real Friends' "Put Yourself Back Together" EP Reviewed
I can’t get enough of “Old And All Alone”. It’s super catchy and has your typical pop-punk feel, but once again, the vocals give me goosebumps. The harmonies and deep guitars lead up to the stadium-worthy chorus; what I like about this is how the song goes from 1 to 10 without it being awkward
Lou Reed, On The Mend
A liver transplant? How the hell did they keep this one so hush hush? Reed who is 71-year was admitted to the Mayo Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio after rejecting New York hospitals because he claimed were ‘dysfunctional’. What a spitfire, ay?
Frank Turner's "Four Simple Words" Reviewed
“Because we’re all so very 21st century, you’re probably listening to me on some sort of portable stereo. Maybe you’re sitting on the back of the bus, or it’s running up your sleeve and you’re across from your boss, or you’re sitting in your bedroom on your own with the lights down low.”
Ronnie Radke Once Again Caught Up In Another Scandal
this is the man who has not only been in jail, but has also been arrested for domestic violence. I wouldn’t be surprised if he did kick out his band and take all the money. He’s a talentless loser. Also, this woman has been called his wife, girlfriend and fiance, there is no reality in Radke world.
fun. Boston Calling, Boston MA May 25th,2013 Reviewed
I loved how there were more musicians than just the three in the band- they had horns and more guitars and everything that they needed; it was a show, and the added elements made the music part of it sound just like how it does on the albums.
Blink-182 Auctions Items To Benefit Oklahoma
Musicians who want to make a difference in a community that is not their own and selflessly give is a wonderful thing, regardless of whether or not you assume they’re doing it for the press. What Blink 182 has done was recognise that they could make a serious difference, which this auction will do.
Balance and Composure at Skate and Surf Saturday May 18th, 2013 Reviewed
As soon as they stepped on stage, and crowd pushed forward. Luckily I was to the side and wasn’t being swallowed by all the people. There were a lot of fans in attendance; the majority of the crowd knew the words, and I was one of em
Fall Out Boy, Skate and Surf Fest Saturday May 18th, 2013 Reviewed
This is when it hit me that FOB is truly the greatest band of our generation. They have such stage presence, and I can’t say often enough how insanely phenomenal Patrick’s voice was.
The Wonder Years In-Store Acoustic Tour Newbury Comics, Norwood MA Wednesday May 15th, 2013 Reviewed
Dan “Soupy” Campbell walked by me and at that moment, I fangirled. I lost my cool. I was not a journalist at a show, I was a hardcore fan stoked to see my idols grace a stage.
We Are The In Crowd Cover Brand New
With all technicalities, there is not an ounce of effort. They did literally nothing to make the song original or different, and so it was boring. Then, the guy has an equally boring voice- there’s no flair, no way I could tell the difference between him and anyone else in that “genre”.
Twenty One Pilots, Webster Underground Hartford, CT May 10th, 2013 Reviewed
I was in the middle of the crowd, surrounded by mostly teenage boys talking about how stoned they were and how stoked they were and how awesome their band was and how drunk they got last weekend. Losers, but meh. I was just excited. I knew that that night was going to be groundbreaking, life-changing. I felt it in my bones.
Interview with Anna Worstell of Five Knives
This badass Britney Spears-loving frontwoman was so kind and softspoken that I walked away eager to see her transform into the singer of Five Knives I’ve seen in the videos, all hardcore and powerful. To be honest, it’s a total inspiration
Falling In Reverse's "Alone" Reviewed
I can’t even find enough words in the English language to describe how horrendous the song is without using very offensive profanity
Twenty One Pilots "Migraine" Live Reviewed
I found a version of “Migraine” captured in The Live Room and to be entirely honest, I like almost cried the first time I heard it. This band is absolutely perfect.
The Wonder Years' "The Bastards, The Vultures, The Wolves" Reviewed
I can’t get enough of this band. The chorus totally hits home and makes this their Warped Tour anthem; every band who plays Warped has the one new song that people know and scream along to, even if just walking by, and this is it