Photos and writing by Dillon Reesor A night of high-energy performances and emotional depth unfolded as Downward, Scowl, Citizen, and Movements took the stage, each band bringing a unique intensity that kept the crowd engaged from start to finish. Charlotte’s The Fillmore was packed with fans and buzzing with anticipation for the show. Downward Downward... Continue Reading →
Photography and Writing by Thom Hooper Bright Eyes, the beloved indie-rock band led by the emotionally expressive Conor Oberst, have always worn their hearts on their sleeves and continue this trend on the most recent tour. From the very first notes of “Bells and Whistles,” the latest single from their album “Five Dice, All Threes",... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by: Jason Robey January 30, 2025: Hot on the heels of the release of their first full-length studio album Girl Dinner, just last week, Colorado bluegrass quartet Big Richard made an early tour stop at the Neighborhood Theatre in Charlotte. The intimate show started with a 45-minute set by alternative-folk group The... Continue Reading →
Photos and Writing by Thom Hooper Four Year Strong brought their blend of pop-punk and hardcore punk to a sold out Amos' Southend Saturday night with openers Free Throw, One Step Closer and Death Lens who all performed in front of a high energy crowd setting the stage for a great evening of music.I have been a fan... Continue Reading →
On Sunday, October 1st, the Hollywood Palladium came alive in pure emo glory for The Dashboard Confessional’s highly anticipated headline tour. Featuring special guests Boys Like Girls and Taylor Acorn, The jam-packed, 28-city tour kicked off in September in New Jersey and has slowly made its way across the coast, one show at a time.... Continue Reading →
Photos and Writing by Kyle Ostrander This past Sunday, rockabilly outfit Screamin’ Rebel Angels finished a week-long run of shows with a hometown set at The Meadows in Brooklyn, NY. The trio of guitar, drums, and upright bass packed a rocking punch everyone in attendance won’t soon forget. As soon as the group began setting... Continue Reading →
Photos and Writing by Kyle Ostrander Alternative rock artist Molly Martin stopped by NYC on Sunday for a distorted and hard-hitting set of music. The show was the last stop of the group’s week-long eastern US run of shows. Even late on a Sunday night, the venue buzzed from crowd’s anticipation as they intently waited... Continue Reading →
Photos and writing by Thom Hooper Ask Carol arrived to play at The Milestone Club in Charlotte, North Carolina on September 26th, 2024 to weather already showing signs of Hurricane Helene making its way closer with heavy rain and wind. The Milestone remained open and fans turned up to see Ask Carol with Groove Skeletons,... Continue Reading →
Photos and writing by Sammy Bauer Since their first show only last March, Flower City HC band Scab has been a powerhouse in the GTA coming from the Brampton's DIY scene. The band recently announced the release of the debut EP Pick Your Skin, an iconic and witty titled considering the band name. The freakishly... Continue Reading →
Written and Photographed by Austin SpruillBand Together, a Raleigh-based nonprofit organization, has done it again with their annual volunteer-driven Mighty Giveback fundraising show this past Saturday, September 21st, raising over $1 million for mental health resources across the Triangle. Hosted at the Red Hat Amphitheatre in downtown Raleigh for the ninth consecutive year, the Mighty... Continue Reading →
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