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 →
A Band That Refuses to Tiptoe: The Keith Allen Circus Unleashes a Dynamic, Heart-Driven Debut (Album Review)
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 →
Trivium Kicks Off Ascend Above the Ashes Tour on Halloween Night
Photos and writing by Dillon Reesor Halloween night at the House of Blues in Myrtle Beach felt oddly quiet for the kickoff of Trivium’s Ascend Above the Ashes tour. Maybe the costumes and parties won out over metal this year. Still, the smaller crowd ended up working in everyone’s favor: more room to breathe, move,... Continue Reading →
Natalie Brooke Measures the Magic of Time on Measured in Moments (Album Review)
Album Review by Jolene Rheault Time is slippery. It stretches, loops, and disappears when we aren’t looking. Natalie Brooke’s new album, Measured in Moments, out October 10, 2025, captures that paradox in dazzling color. Through 11 tracks of vivid lyricism, textured synths, and cinematic keys, Brooke invites us to linger inside the fleeting — to... Continue Reading →
Sunami x Scowl at The Underground
Photos and writing by Dillon Reesor Halloween week brought a packed crowd to The Underground for the Scowl x Sunami co-headlining tour, with support from Divine Right, Whispers, and Nuovo Testamento. For the most part, it was a straight-up hardcore show—loud, sweaty, and full of movement—with one sharp left turn in the middle courtesy of... Continue Reading →
The Click Five Return in Style at The Troubadour in Los Angeles
Written & Photographed by Ericka Puyat On a chilly night on October 14 in West Hollywood, CA, hundreds of fans lined the street outside the historic Troubadour. Some clutched handmade signs, while others proudly sported their custom-made apparel with the band members’ faces printed all over. The Boston-born pop band made their long-awaited comeback earlier... Continue Reading →
Cannibal Corpse Brings Chaos to Raleigh, North Carolina
Even those music fans that don't dabble in the world of death metal are typically aware of the name Cannibal Corpse. Whether it's because they happened to come across them at a larger music festival or even if they simply saw the famous clip from Ace Ventura, Cannibal Corpse has made a name for themselves... Continue Reading →
Marianas Trench & Friends Bring the Force of Nature Tour to Raleigh
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 →
Samantha Fish Brings the Blues to the Newberry Opera House
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 Performs to a Sold Out Crowd in Raleigh, NC
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 →
