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 →
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 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 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 →
CLICK HERE TO LISTEN New Tour Dates Announced March 20, 2026 – Boston heavy-pop disruptors JVK releases their debut album Pop Culture Affair, that is out now. Pop Culture Affair goes into the depths of interpersonal relationships and their nuances all while living in a tumultuous, digital age. This album also explores dichotomy in going... Continue Reading →
Photography and Review by: Adam Rodrigues It felt all too familiar… The crowd, the energy, the songs. MxPx rolled through Charlotte and it pulled everyone out, the 90’s kids, the early 2000’s crowd, and now the next wave right behind them. The same songs we used to blast in our cars are still hitting just... Continue Reading →
Words and Photography by Thom Hooper In my humble opinion, 2026 has been a year filled with a ton of fantastic new albums and tours stacked to the roof with great bands. Varials’ "Where The Light Leaves" Tour is no exception, with Hangar 1819 offering the perfect venue for the packed-out event on Friday night.... Continue Reading →
Emerging from Charlotte, North Carolina, the goth rock band Secret Idol is starting to build a steady following. The lineup includes Jade (Jaden Vazquez) on lead guitar, Thorn (Landon Benoy) on rhythm guitar, Hex (Colby Scroggins) on bass, Warrior (Gerson Nieto Guerrero) on drums, and Secret (Emory Marr) on vocals. Secret Idol formed a few... Continue Reading →
High Water 2025, photo by Roger Ho. Music Festival Season is back and we are officially under a month away from High Water Festival in North Charleston, South Carolina! The festival, which will take place April 18th and 19th, features several artists from the Americana, alternative rock, indie and folk genres.Taking place at North Charleston's... Continue Reading →
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