High energy is the only term that can accurately describe the evening that Marianas Trench, The Summer Set and Senses brought to the Ritz in Raleigh, North Carolina. The Force of Nature tour, headlined by Vancouver's Marianas Trench, has been roaming across the United States over the past few weeks and taking place in venues... Continue Reading →

Photos and writing by Dillon Reesor Saturday night’s sold-out stop of Samantha Fish’s Paper Doll Tour at the Newberry Opera House was a masterclass in contemporary blues—and for my first blues show, it set a pretty high bar. The Opera House itself, with its warm acoustics and classic charm, made the perfect setting for Fish’s... Continue Reading →

Alex G, formerly known as Sandy Alex G came through Raleigh, North Carolina on his latest fall headlining tour with support from London-based indie artist, Nilüfer Yanya. Before the show even began, the entrance line winded down the venue steps and wrapped around the parking lot. Once inside The Ritz, it was packed wall to... Continue Reading →

Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC — Jam band quartet Goose returned to the Queen City for a night of electric improvisational interplay, musical peaks, and sonic exploration. The venue buzzed with anticipation and setlist hopes as the sun went down over the growing crowd. This evening’s show was celebrating the 11th anniversary... Continue Reading →

Photos and writing by Dillon Reesor Attendance was on the lighter side at The Senate, but it ended up setting the right tone for the night. Slow Funeral, usually a full band, performed as a solo act this time around — just Mary Norris with her guitar (or keyboard) and a roomful of people there... Continue Reading →

Photos & Writing by Kevin McGann This past week saw the return of Greater Manchester's Elbow to New York City, their first show here in eight years. Despite the 1,800 person capacity of Brooklyn Steel, it felt like an intimate affair with an audience who listened with rapt attention and sang along to most songs.... Continue Reading →

Photos and writing by Dillon Reesor The Gallows Tour stopped through Charlotte on 9.23, bringing Colorblind, Dark Divine, Miss May I, and Blessthefall to The Underground for a stacked night of metalcore. Colorblind opened and got things moving early. Short set, plenty of energy, and they set the stage for what was coming. Dark Divine... Continue Reading →

Death Metal legends, Nile, kicked off their "The Underworld Awaits Tour" this past weekend at potentially the most appropriate venue in Raleigh, North Carolina; Chapel of Bones. The intimate venue was packed shoulder to shoulder with a sold out crowd for the Greenville, South Carolina band that combines influence of Egyptian legends and Lovecraftian themes... Continue Reading →

Photos & Writing by Taylor Bandy On Monday September 15th, Mickey’s Black Box transformed into a swirling pit of dark folk, punk fury, and raw emotion as Bridge City Sinners headlined their Break The Chain Tour. Supported by Dead On A Sunday and Joshua Quimby, the show brought in genre-bending intensity that left the crowd... Continue Reading →