Photos and writing by Dillon Reesor Ashnikko brought a packed house to The Fillmore Charlotte on May 8 for the Smoochies Tour, with support from Googly Eyes and Royal & the Serpent. Before doors even opened, the line wrapped around the block, setting the tone for the night. Fans showed up in full force dressed... Continue Reading →
Photos and writing by Shanna Rogers It was truly an evening to remember on the final night of April 2026. Kicking off their first tour in over a decade, Major League stopped into Motorco Music Hall in Durham, North Carolina, with co-headliners and pop-punk legends Hit The Lights, supported by Public Works and Rematch. From... Continue Reading →
Indie rockers, Krooked Kings brought their "In Another Life" tour to the Backroom of Cat's Cradle in Carrboro, North Carolina this past Friday night. The 5-piece band, hailing from Salt Lake City, Utah have launched into popularity amongst the indie and alternative rock scenes over the past few years. Having recently released their fourth studio... Continue Reading →
Every now and then, the music community is blessed with a music festival that transcends what these types of events are all about and High Water Festival in North Charleston, South Carolina is no exception. There of course are the multiple talented artists that grace the stages throughout the weekend, the great food vendors and... Continue Reading →
Photos and review by Courtney Breen Lamb Of God returned to Raleigh, North Carolina at the Red Hat Amphitheater on April 16 with the ‘Into Oblivion’ North American Tour, featuring performances from Sanguisugabogg, Fit For An Autopsy, & Kublai Khan. With the recent release ‘Into Oblivion’, the tenth studio album for Lamb Of God, the... Continue Reading →
Photos and writing by Dillon Reesor A packed night at the The Fillmore Charlotte made for one of the more energetic crowds the city’s seen in a minute, even if early traffic meant missing opener Heavensgate. By the time Boundaries hit the stage, the room was already filling in, and they wasted no time getting... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault CHARLOTTE, NC — As the ACCELERATOUR USA 2026 made its way through North Carolina this past Friday, the evening was set into motion by the Dallas-based alternative trio, little image. Comprising Jackson Simmons (vocals/guitar), Brandon Walters (bass/synth), and Troy Bruner (drums), the group brought their distinct brand of indie-dance... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault CHARLOTTE, NC — Fresh off a heavy-hitting run at Mental Awakening in Atlanta, you’d forgive a band for hitting the stage with a bit of "tour brain." But as Sqwerv rolled into Charlotte’s The Rabbit Hole on Friday night, exhaustion was nowhere to be found. Instead, the Denver-based quartet... Continue Reading →
Words and Photography by Thom Hooper By the time The Devil Wears Prada took the stage at The Masquerade on Saturday, April 11th, the audience had experienced a dynamic progression thanks to three distinct and memorable supporting acts. I Promised The World quite literally jumped straight into the action to start the evening, ensuring that... Continue Reading →
Photos and Writing by Kyle Ostrander British post-punk trio Mclusky have been a name in the scene since the mid-90’s. Their show on Thursday night at Warsaw in NYC proved the group still packs as much energy and charisma as they did when they first started 30 years ago. The band were on the road... Continue Reading →
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