Photo by @5peicedpecial On the evening of March 23, 2024, Greenville SC grunge/rock/punk band Mean Sweetie played their final show at the Melon Barn, a DIY music venue nestled in greater Greenville, SC. Fans from Greenville and surrounding areas came to the barn to celebrate Mean Sweetie and all they have accomplished, with South Carolina... Continue Reading →
Chelsea Wolfe at Warsaw
Photos and Writing by Kyle Ostrander On Tuesday night, Chelsea Wolfe brought the She Reaches Out Tour to Warsaw in Brooklyn, NY. The sold out venue was packed wall-to-wall with fans eagerly awaiting for her to grace the stage. The lights went dark, incense smoke filled the stage, and Wolfe walked on with her band... Continue Reading →
The Dead South Electrifies Charlotte Filmore on Chains & Stakes World Tour
Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault The Eastern leg of The Dead South's Chains & Stakes World Tour commenced with a spirited performance on Sunday evening at the Charlotte Filmore, following their recent show at the Grand Ole Opry in Nashville. Labeling their music as progressive bluegrass, alternative Americana, country, folk, or western becomes secondary;... Continue Reading →
Slave to the Siren: A Look Back with Charlotte Psychedelic-Goth band, True Lilith
(True Lilith from left to right: Anna Spurrier, Jared Stone and Clay Case, Chloe James) Interview by A.G.M. (Life on the Charlotte Scene) Photos by Seth Rodriguez (@innerdistortion) “Lilith was a demon from Hebrew folklore that killed babies in the middle of the night.” This is the soundbite that opens up True Lilith’s newest... 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 →
One on One, The Winner Dies in the Ambulance: An Interview with Charlotte Hardcore band, Jiu-Jitsu
(Jiu-Jitsu from left to right: Josh Anderson, Garret Nance, Anthony Rasmussen and Christian Helms, Riley Ferrar) Interview by A.G.M. (Life on the Charlotte Scene) Photos by Seth Rodriguez (@innerdisortion) --------------------------------------------“One on one, fight each other, the winner dies in the ambulance!” shrieks vocalist Christian Helms on stage, sweat-drenched blonde hair flying as his headbangs are... 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 →
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