Photos and Writing by Kyle Ostrander On Friday night, rock bands Bastardane and OTTTO kicked off their co-headline summer tour in NYC. Despite pouring rain, fans lined up early to get in for this impressive bill. HUSBANDRY Starting the show was local NYC band Husbandry. Playing mostly new material, the group delivered an energetic and... Continue Reading →
Photos and Writing by Kyle Ostrander Earlier this week, instrumental bands And So I Watch You From Afar (abbreviated as ASIWYFA) and Caspian stopped by Warsaw in Brooklyn, NY. Fans lucky enough to attend the show were treated to an incredible night of music. ASTROMETER On first opening the show were local Brooklyn band Astrometer.... Continue Reading →
On a rainy tuesday night, Boys like Girls and Grayscale played a show to a crowded theatre in the heart of downtown Athens Georgia. The show was packed with people of all ages excited to see the show. The energy was present from song number one of grayscale and didn't end until Boys Like Girls... Continue Reading →
Photos and Writing by Kyle Ostrander Underground indie pioneers The Folk Implosion have reunited for their first tour in almost 30 years. The duo, composed of Lou Barlow (Dinosaur Jr, Sebadoh) and John Davis, are on the road supporting their new album Walk Thru Me. Their Sunday night show at TV Eye in NYC further... Continue Reading →
( Mace from left to right: Sofia Montagner, Esteban Riveros-Yepez and Olivia Montagner) Photos and Writing by Sammy Bauer One of the Toronto Hardcore scenes newest favorites, Mace, are releasing their first recordings to the public in only three days. I spoke to the band, who classify their sound and inspirations as "groovy beatdown music".... Continue Reading →
Photos and Writing by Dillon Reesor GWAR's "Age of Entitlement" tour stormed the Senate in Columbia, SC on June 11, delivering a night of chaotic energy and over-the-top theatrics. Supported by Weedeater, X-Cops, and Squid Pisser, the concert was a whirlwind of intense performances and unforgettable antics. Squid Pisser opened the evening with an explosive... Continue Reading →
Photos and Writing by Kyle Ostrander Every summer, the culture and media organization BRIC hosts a series of concerts in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park called Celebrate Brooklyn! Having run for nearly 50 years now, these shows have become a welcome and well-loved part of the community. This year’s inaugural show was on June 8th, and featured... Continue Reading →
Writing and Photos by: Courtney Breen On may 14th The Amity Affliction made a stop at The Ritz in Raleigh, North Carolina to celebrate their 10th anniversary of their album 'Let The Ocean Take Me'. Opening acts Mugshot, Dying Wish, and Currents all had exhilarating performances which got the crowd ready for The Amity Affliction.... Continue Reading →
Dan Russell-Pinson – May 6, 2024 Alvvays graced the stage of The Underground Saturday night for the Charlotte stop of their 2024 US tour which was announced in December of last year. Formed in 2011, Alvvays consists of founding members Molly Rankin (vocals, rhythm guitar), Kerri MacLellan (keyboards, backing vocals) and Alec O'Hanley (lead guitar,... Continue Reading →
By Kenny Brown It's been nearly ten years since I first heard Nothing More. The song 'Jenny' came on a channel I was listening to. Like so many other people including myself who've had "Jenny's" in our lives, the emotional words of addiction and self destruction sung by vocalist Jonny Hawkins immediately overwhelmed my heart.... Continue Reading →
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