Photos and Review by : Jennifer Selbig @Selx.Rot.and.Reverb.Media From the dyed black hair to the sunbeams glinting off sweat-soaked black denim, the teenage angst was still alive—just grown up now, with offspring hoisted onto shoulders and mini band tees in tow. The crowd erupted as Matty strode out, drumsticks in the air like weapons of... Continue Reading →
The Crane Wives Bring Energy & Emotion to Raleigh
If one had walked into The Ritz in Raleigh, North Carolina on May 13th not knowing what artist was performing that night; they may have safely assumed they were at a hardcore show based on the crowds noticeable energy. However, the high-energy audience was in-fact there for the Indie-Rock/Americana band, The Crane Wives. This four-piece... Continue Reading →
Hell Hath No Fury: The Devil Wears Prada’s Knoxville Inferno
Beneath the flickering industrial lights of The Mill & Mine, Knoxville's night was set ablaze on May 13th, as The Devil Wears Prada's "Metalcore Spring Break" tour rolled into town. Joined by Erra, Kingdom of Giants, and Acres, the venue transformed into a cauldron of chaos. The space became a melting pot of molten riffs... Continue Reading →
Fireside Collective Lights Up Charlotte with Bluegrass, Grit, and Groove
Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault CHARLOTTE, NC — It was one of those nights where you walk into the venue knowing you’re about to be part of something special. The walls of Neighborhood Theatre practically hummed with anticipation as Fireside Collective took the stage last Thursday night, ready to deliver a genre-defying set that... Continue Reading →
Octave Cat Unlocks New Dimensions at the Visulite
Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault CHARLOTTE, NC — On a moody Sunday night in Charlotte, Octave Cat turned the Visulite into a sound lab—testing boundaries, bending genres, and dialing into a frequency where jazz meets electronica and gets swept into space. Making their Queen City debut, the trio delivered a set that felt less... Continue Reading →
ROLLING QUARTZ PERFORMS AT HEIST BREWERY IN CHARLOTTE NC
By Kenny Brown Korean rock band Rolling Quartz are currently travelling the U.S. and Canada on their 'Stand Up' tour. This is the second tour for the band who debuted in 2020. The band (Arem, Iree, Hyunjung, Yeongeun, and Jayoung), put on a fantastic performance for a packed crowd at Charlotte NC's Heist Brewery and... Continue Reading →
Bury Tomorrow and While She Sleeps End Their Co-Headlining Tour at The Underground
Photos and writing by Dillon Reesor British metalcore heavyweights Bury Tomorrow and While She Sleeps brought their co-headlining U.S. tour to a close at The Underground in Charlotte on April 30, with support from rising Des Moines act Vended. Though the crowd was smaller than I would have expected for a tour finale, what they... Continue Reading →
The Legendary Melvins Rock the Underground Charlotte
Dan Russell-Pinson – May 2, 2025 Formed in 1983 and still going strong 42 years later, Melvins took the stage at Underground Charlotte last night for an unforgettable set of pure rock power. Also on the bill were co-headliners Napalm Death and support from North Carolina's Weedeater. As a special surprise Andy the Doorbum kicked off... Continue Reading →
Improvised Magic and Melted Faces: Kendall Street Company in Charlotte
Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault CHARLOTTE, NC — Saturday night at The Music Yard felt like stepping into a musical vortex where saxophone solos coexist with hot tubs and apologies about cobbler. Kendall Street Company rolled into Charlotte with the kind of energy that turns casual concertgoers into die-hard fans and left no face... Continue Reading →
Fireside Collective Blazes Ahead with Beats and Bluegrass
Interview by Jolene Rheault https://youtu.be/p2doH6-m3EI Fuel the Scene sat down with Fireside Collective for a jam-packed conversation about what’s new and next for the progressive bluegrass crew. We dug into their decision to bring a drummer into the fold, got the scoop on their latest singles, swapped stories from their recent Colorado run, and teased what... Continue Reading →
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