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 →
Chevelle, Asking Alexandria, and Dead Poet Society Take Over the Coca-Cola Roxy ATLANTA, GA — The Coca-Cola Roxy was packed for a night that brought together three bands, each delivering their own punch of energy and sound. Dead Poet Society, Asking Alexandria, and Chevelle gave fans a show that ranged from gritty emotion to full-on... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault CHARLOTTE, NC — Saturday night in Charlotte had a heartbeat, and it was pulsing straight out of Thomas Street Tavern. Funkwondo, the self-proclaimed practitioners of “the art of funk,” brought their grooves back to home turf with fresh energy, a brassier lineup, and the debut of their latest single,... Continue Reading →
San Diego post-hardcore band, Thousand Below performed to a packed Motorco Music Hall in Durham, North Carolina this past Wednesday night as part of their Buried In Jade Tour. Motorco, a venue that has become a staple of the music scene in central NC and with a capacity of 400 created an intimate environment for... Continue Reading →
Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- On a balmy North Carolina evening, a wave of nostalgia and melodic punch flooded the arena as three cornerstone ’90s rock bands took fans on a charged journey through golden era of alternative rock. Our Lady Peace wasted no time stirring the crowd to life. Frontman... Continue Reading →
Photography and writing by Shanna Rogers CHARLOTTE, NC — Pop punk and emo powerhouses took over The Underground in Charlotte, NC on Labor Day, making the walls and ceiling shake with glee and melodic sound. The Starting Line rolled into town on their Eternal Youth tour, celebrating over two decades of discography and their upcoming... Continue Reading →
Photos and review by: Jason Robey CHARLOTTE, NC -- Non-stop touring and a grueling festival schedule this summer is paying off for the jam band powerhouse Dizgo with noticeably bigger crowds with each visit to the Queen City. Buzz and excitement filled the air in the Visulite Theatre as the crowd began filling in well... Continue Reading →
Photos and writing by Dillon Reesor The Acacia Strain brought their headlining tour to The Underground in Charlotte on August 17th, for a night that was heavy from the jump. With support from No Cure, Tribal Gaze, Ingrown, and Bodysnatcher, the lineup delivered a full evening of nonstop energy to a room that was packed... Continue Reading →
Photography and writing by Shanna Rogers Monday evening, August 18th, 2025, was one to remember. Rolling through on their debut EP tour, Pretty Pity took the stage at Kings in downtown Raleigh by storm. With support from ColorMeKrazy! and Census, the evening assured endless alternative pop rock bangers and did not disappoint. ColorMeKrazy! ColorMeKrazy! opened the... Continue Reading →
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