Words and Photography by Thom Hooper On Thursday, February 12th, 2026, indie-folk power couple Drew and Ellie Holcomb delivered an intimate performance on the “Never Gonna Let You Go” Tour at Charlotte’s Knight Theater. Drew and Ellie Holcomb have been married for many years and their admiration for each other shines bright in both their music... Continue Reading →
Singer and songwriter Ellise brought part two of her "Pretty Evil" Tour to Motorco in Durham, North Carolina this past week. The tour is in support of her most recent album release of the same name. Known for her dark themed and pop influenced music, Ellise began gaining popularity in 2021 when she released her... Continue Reading →
The term legend is defined as, "an extremely famous or notorious person, especially in a particular field or expertise." A personal belief of this writer is that the Canadian post-hardcore band Silverstein has officially reached the status of legendary. The group just wrapped up their 25 Years of Noise Tour with one of the last... Continue Reading →
The Front Bottoms brought the anniversary tour for their celebrated album "Back On Top" to The Ritz in Raleigh, North Carolina and performed to an ecstatic sold out crowd. Released in 2015, the "Back On Top" record was The Front Bottom's first release under the Fueled By Ramen record label that the band is still... Continue Reading →
Words and Photography by Thom Hooper Flat Iron, located in Greensboro, North Carolina, was truly fortunate to host H.R. (originally of legendary Bad Brains) on Saturday night, as he led The Human Rights Movement, with local support from Spirit of Hamlet. Writing about a show like this, from my perspective, can be difficult because the... Continue Reading →
Article and photography by Opener Photography / Shanna Rogers Raleigh, NC - On their "And The Adjacent Possible" tour, OK Go brought early 2000s nostalgia to a nearly sold-out Ritz in Raleigh, North Carolina with support from L.A. Exes. From the very start, energy pulsed through the room. As did the endless pounds of confetti.... Continue Reading →
Photos and writing by Dillon Reesor Avatar stopped in Charlotte on their ‘In The Airwaves’ Tour on 11.29, bringing SpiritWorld and New Zealand’s Alien Weaponry to town with them. The Fillmore was shoulder-to-shoulder early, packed with fans in Johannes Eckerström facepaint and at least one full ringmaster fit holding court near the barricade. It was... Continue Reading →
by Jennifer Selbig | Selx Rot and Reverb Media The lights dimmed, and for a split second Atlanta held its breath. Then Fit For a King emerged from the shadows, stepping onto The Tabernacle’s stage with the kind of presence that makes a room explode. The energy hit instantly—massive, electric, and undeniable. The floor shook... Continue Reading →
Photos and writing by Dillon Reesor Memphis May Fire’s Shapeshifter Tour returned for its second leg this fall, and Thursday’s stop at the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach drew a packed room eager for a night of music. Production was dialed in early, the room felt lively, and the lineup promised a good mix... Continue Reading →
Album Review by Jolene Rheault From the very first notes of the self-titled debut by The Keith Allen Circus, released September 13, 2025, you feel like you’re walking into a big top tent where something strange, beautiful, and a little dangerous is about to happen. Over eight tracks and 38 minutes, the band—led by veteran... Continue Reading →
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