Photos and writing by Dillon Reesor Avatar stopped in Charlotte on their ‘In The Airwaves’ Tour on 11.29, bringing SpiritWorld and New Zealand’s Alien Weaponry to town with them. The Fillmore was shoulder-to-shoulder early, packed with fans in Johannes Eckerström facepaint and at least one full ringmaster fit holding court near the barricade. It was... Continue Reading →
by Jennifer Selbig | Selx Rot and Reverb Media The lights dimmed, and for a split second Atlanta held its breath. Then Fit For a King emerged from the shadows, stepping onto The Tabernacle’s stage with the kind of presence that makes a room explode. The energy hit instantly—massive, electric, and undeniable. The floor shook... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault CHARLOTTE, NC — Dogs in a Pile returned to the Queen City for their first headlining show in three years, and the Visulite Theatre crowd made it clear they’d been waiting. The New Jersey quintet—Jeremy Kaplan (keys, vocals), Brian Murray (guitar, vocals), Jimmy Law (guitar, vocals), Sam Lucid (bass,... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault CHARLOTTE, NC — It’s not every night you get ambushed by a marching band of mummies. But that’s exactly how Here Come The Mummies kicked off their set—emerging from the back of the Neighborhood Theatre, weaving through a packed crowd in full costume with a live drum line pounding... Continue Reading →
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