Photos & Writing by Kurt Lindhult PHILADELPHIA, PA | UK-based alt metal group Calva Louise continued their month-long US tour at the Ukie Club in Philadelphia on September 24th, supported by their travel mates Sicksense. The basement venue, with its glass chandeliers, wood paneling, and stacks of chairs, was equally equipped to host a pleasant... 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 & Writing by: Courtney Breen Bring Me The Horizon kicked off their highly anticipated North American Ascension Program Tour at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, North Carolina, on September 23rd. The Ascension Program Tour featured live performances from support acts Motionless In White, The Plot In You, & Amira Elfeky. Bring Me The Horizon... 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 →
By Thom Hooper Lucy Dacus turned Asheville Yards into more than a simple concert experience on September 23rd, it was part indie rock show, part communal celebration. Touring behind her Forever Is a Feeling record, Dacus brought Chicago’s Slow Pulp with her as openers who showcased a memorable setlist incorporating elements of shoegaze and indie... 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 →
Album Review by Jolene Rheault Nashville’s Joelton Mayfield is about to drop his debut record Crowd Pleaser on October 24 via Bloodshot Records, and from the early listen, it’s clear this one’s all about the storytelling. The songwriting cuts sharp, blending alt-country grit with surprising bursts of intensity and melody borrowed from the world of... Continue Reading →
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