Photos and Writing by Kyle Ostrander On Saturday night, Reyna Tropical played an intimate sold out show at Public Records in NYC. Dim lighting and tables adorned with candles and flowers set the mood as fans entered the venue. The concert was a celebration of the band’s new album, Malegría, which dropped late last month.... Continue Reading →
Babe Haven Previews New Album at The Underground
Dan Russell-Pinson – March 30, 2024 Babe Haven, a female-fronted queer band currently based out of Durham, NC, had the honor of opening up for punk legends Otoboke Beaver for two stops of their current US tour (Carrboro and Charlotte). Their Charlotte appearance on March 27, 2024 marks the band’s first time playing at The... Continue Reading →
Otoboke Beaver Brings Japanese Riot Grrrl Energy to Charlotte
Dan Russell-Pinson - March 29, 2024 Otoboke Beaver has been away from their hometown of Kyoto, Japan since the launch of their recent US tour five weeks ago. Consisting of Accorinrin (lead vocals), Yoyoyoshie (guitar & vocals), Hirochan (bass & vocals) and Kahokiss (drums & vocals), Otoboke Beaver is an all-female punk band known for... Continue Reading →
Mom Rock at TV Eye
Photos and Writing by Kyle Ostrander Earlier this week, Mom Rock took the stage with force at TV Eye in NYC. Even on a cold Thursday night, the venue was filled with excited fans, many of whom were sporting the band’s merch in support. Clearly no strangers to the stage, Mom Rock immediately showed why... Continue Reading →
More than just a concert, TOOL creates a mind-bending, life-altering experience
Photos and Writing by Kenny Brown I'll just start by saying I've been a huge TOOL fan for many years. I've been lucky enough to catch them live quite a few times over those years. The first time was nearly 30 years ago, November 16 1996 at The Garage in Cincinnati, Ohio. It was a... Continue Reading →
Justin Osborne at New Brookland Tavern
Photos and Writing by Dillon Reesor New Brookland Tavern has seen a lot of Justin Osborne lately. January 17th marks the third show in three weeks, following a pair of reunion shows from Sequoyah Prep School to send off the iconic old New Brookland building and to christen their new location in 5 Points. This... Continue Reading →
Weakened Friends at The Meadows
Photos and Writing by Kyle Ostrander On a cold winter Monday night, Weakened Friends brought their electric energy to the stage at The Meadows in NYC. The band, who are known for their catchy songs and enthusiastic live performances, delivered a show the crowd certainly won’t soon forget. The set was filled with cuts from... Continue Reading →
Baroness, Sheer Mag, Imperial Triumphant at Webster Hall
Photos and Writing by Kyle Ostrander On Wednesday night, Baroness played NYC’s Webster Hall for the penultimate stop of their Sweet Oblivion tour. The band were on the road in support of their new album, Stone. Baroness hit the stage with electric energy, kicking off the set with Last Word before jumping into The Sweetest... Continue Reading →
Mia x Ally at Delmar Hall
Photos and Writing by Valkyrie Löfgren Mia x Ally are on the road this fall/winter for their “The Devil Went Down to Georgia” Tour, and it’s an experience you won’t want to miss!Electric violinist Mia Asano and bagpiper/multi-instrumentalist Ally Crowley-Duncan (a.k.a. Ally the Piper) joined forces in April 2022 after their online collaboration left fans... Continue Reading →
CHEVELLE/THREE DAYS GRACE CO-HEADLINING TOUR HITS CHARLOTTE, NC
Photos and Writing by Kenny Brown Chevelle and Three Days Grace have been on the road across the U.S. for the past five weeks on a co-headlining tour. The two bands alternated as headliner at every stop throughout the tour, each performing a full 75 minute set. October 12 the two bands hit Skyla Credit... Continue Reading →
