Photos and writing by Dillon Reesor Jinjer’s North American headlining tour made a memorable stop in Charlotte, NC, on October 1st, turning The Fillmore into a haven for metalheads. The bill was rounded out by Hanabie. and Born of Osiris providing support. Born of Osiris The Illinois-based progressive metalcore veterans kicked off the night with... Continue Reading →
The Used @ The Filmore in CLT 10/2/2024
Photos and Write up by: Adam Rodrigues Let's hop into our Deloren and set the time circuits for the early 2000s. This is where I was transported back to when The Used hit the stage recently in Charlotte, North Carolina, at The Filmore. I remember when they hit the scene, it was like something we’d... Continue Reading →
Norwegian alt-pop duo, Ask Carol, play The Milestone Club
Photos and writing by Thom Hooper Ask Carol arrived to play at The Milestone Club in Charlotte, North Carolina on September 26th, 2024 to weather already showing signs of Hurricane Helene making its way closer with heavy rain and wind. The Milestone remained open and fans turned up to see Ask Carol with Groove Skeletons,... 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 →
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 →
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 →
The Milestone’s Halloween Fiasco 2023
This Halloween, The Milestone had several local artist come 'in costume' as other artists. Every artist absolutely 'killed' it. See below for the pictures! Silverwing as Papa Roach Sea Slugs as Mountain Goats My Blue Hope as The Killers JPH as Bloodhound Gang Anchor Detail as The Cars Hey Richard as The Spice Girls Reflect//Refine... Continue Reading →
Hatebreed Brings the “20 Years of Brutality” Tour to Charlotte, North Carolina
Writing and Photos by: Courtney Breen On September 21st 2023, Hatebreed brought their 20 years of brutality tour to Charlotte, North Carolina at The Fillmore. In support of the tour, Hatebreed brought out Terror, Vein.FM, and local support from Filth. In celebration of 20 years of Hatebreed's third album "The Rise of Brutality", Hatebreed played... Continue Reading →
