Photos & Writing by: Courtney Breen This spring, Mayday Parade hit the road for their North American Three Cheers for 20 Years Tour, celebrating two decades of music, memories, and fans. On June 4th, the tour made its way to a sold-out crowd at The Ritz in Raleigh, North Carolina. The energy in the room... Continue Reading →
Photography & Writing by: Shanna Rogers Wednesday, June 11th at The Ritz in Raleigh, North Carolina, was a circus, and not just because the crowd was a madhouse of energy. From toilet paper cannons and ceiling fan toilet paper tornados to balloons and clowns and pure ska punk energy, “The Summer Circus” tour rolled through... Continue Reading →
Photos and Writing by Kyle Ostrander Doom metal pioneers Pallbearer have had an impressive career spanning nearly two decades. Last year, the band released their fifth album Mind Burns Alive, and embarked on their extensive Temporary Spaces tour in support of the record. Picking up again this year, the group’s second leg of the tour... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault MARTINSVILLE, VA — Tucked into the lush, rolling hills of Martinsville, Virginia, Rooster Walk 15 came alive over Memorial Day weekend (May 22–25, 2025) at Pop’s Farm, transforming the peaceful countryside into a vibrant celebration of music, nature, and connection. With over 45 bands performing across six thoughtfully curated... Continue Reading →
Photography and writing by Thom Hooper On May 21st, the Fillmore Underground in Charlotte, North Carolina, came alive with an electrifying performance featuring three dynamic bands: Gore., Until I Wake, and Of Mice & Men. From the moment the doors opened, the energy was palpable, and the night did not disappoint. Kicking off the evening... Continue Reading →
If "Br0oTaL" was a genre, Ohio death metal band Sanguisugabogg would be its poster child. The four-piece act brought their brand of downtuned metal to Motorco in Durham, North Carolina as they wrapped up their spring tour. As soon as the lights dimmed and Sanguisugabogg took the stage, the venue erupted in cheers and then... Continue Reading →
Photos and Writing by Kyle Ostrander Hardcore band SPY and shoegaze group Glare recently hit the road together for a string of shows across the US. The two acts wrapped up their run of shows in NYC at Brooklyn Steel on Tuesday night, with both serving up impressive, memorable sets. SPY First to take the... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault CHARLOTTE, NC — The Wood Brothers kicked things off just as the sun started to soften over Ballantyne, crafting an opening set that felt more like a porch jam than a polished performance—and I mean that in the best way possible. With a dusty, soul-soaked groove, they effortlessly bounced... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault CHARLOTTE, NC — A humid Thursday night settled over Charlotte as The Amp Ballantyne hosted a pairing that felt handpicked for emotional excavation. Waxahatchee opened the evening with a quietly stunning set, setting the tone with her signature blend of indie folk and Southern-rooted melancholy. Katie Crutchfield’s vocals cut... Continue Reading →
Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault CHARLOTTE, NC — The Sessanta Tour is less a concert and more a shared hallucination between some of rock’s most genre-defiant minds. On Saturday night at PNC Pavilion, that collective vision came to life for Charlotte fans lucky enough to witness it. Primus, A Perfect Circle, and Puscifer didn’t... Continue Reading →
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