Photos and review by Courtney Breen Lamb Of God returned to Raleigh, North Carolina at the Red Hat Amphitheater on April 16 with the ‘Into Oblivion’ North American Tour, featuring performances from Sanguisugabogg, Fit For An Autopsy, & Kublai Khan. With the recent release ‘Into Oblivion’, the tenth studio album for Lamb Of God, the... Continue Reading →
little image Delivers a Solid Performance in Charlotte on the ACCELERATOUR USA
Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault CHARLOTTE, NC — As the ACCELERATOUR USA 2026 made its way through North Carolina this past Friday, the evening was set into motion by the Dallas-based alternative trio, little image. Comprising Jackson Simmons (vocals/guitar), Brandon Walters (bass/synth), and Troy Bruner (drums), the group brought their distinct brand of indie-dance... Continue Reading →
Sqwerv Ignites The Rabbit Hole with a Psych-Rock Masterclass
Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault CHARLOTTE, NC — Fresh off a heavy-hitting run at Mental Awakening in Atlanta, you’d forgive a band for hitting the stage with a bit of "tour brain." But as Sqwerv rolled into Charlotte’s The Rabbit Hole on Friday night, exhaustion was nowhere to be found. Instead, the Denver-based quartet... Continue Reading →
Sleepers Awaken: A Sonic Journey Through the Heavy and the Sublime on Sleepers 2 (Album Review)
Album Review by Jolene Rheault There is a specific kind of alchemy that happens when long-time friends retreat into a basement to blow off steam. It’s a raw, unforced energy—a subterranean hum that eventually demands to be heard in the light of day. On their latest release, Sleepers 2, Maryland quartet Sleepers has captured that... Continue Reading →
The Counter-Offensive: Dropkick Murphys Bring the Fight to the Queen City
Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault CHARLOTTE, NC — There’s a specific kind of magic that happens when the scent of anticipation meets the skirl of bagpipes under the rafters of The Fillmore. Last Sunday, Charlotte became the front line for the Dropkick Murphys’ "For The People…In The Pit" tour. This wasn't just another stop... Continue Reading →
Here it goes again with OK GO at The Ritz
Article and photography by Opener Photography / Shanna Rogers Raleigh, NC - On their "And The Adjacent Possible" tour, OK Go brought early 2000s nostalgia to a nearly sold-out Ritz in Raleigh, North Carolina with support from L.A. Exes. From the very start, energy pulsed through the room. As did the endless pounds of confetti.... Continue Reading →
A Band That Refuses to Tiptoe: The Keith Allen Circus Unleashes a Dynamic, Heart-Driven Debut (Album Review)
Album Review by Jolene Rheault From the very first notes of the self-titled debut by The Keith Allen Circus, released September 13, 2025, you feel like you’re walking into a big top tent where something strange, beautiful, and a little dangerous is about to happen. Over eight tracks and 38 minutes, the band—led by veteran... Continue Reading →
Natalie Brooke Measures the Magic of Time on Measured in Moments (Album Review)
Album Review by Jolene Rheault Time is slippery. It stretches, loops, and disappears when we aren’t looking. Natalie Brooke’s new album, Measured in Moments, out October 10, 2025, captures that paradox in dazzling color. Through 11 tracks of vivid lyricism, textured synths, and cinematic keys, Brooke invites us to linger inside the fleeting — to... Continue Reading →
Dogs in a Pile Unleash Controlled Chaos at the Visulite Theatre
Photos and Review by Jolene Rheault CHARLOTTE, NC — Dogs in a Pile returned to the Queen City for their first headlining show in three years, and the Visulite Theatre crowd made it clear they’d been waiting. The New Jersey quintet—Jeremy Kaplan (keys, vocals), Brian Murray (guitar, vocals), Jimmy Law (guitar, vocals), Sam Lucid (bass,... Continue Reading →
The Click Five Return in Style at The Troubadour in Los Angeles
Written & Photographed by Ericka Puyat On a chilly night on October 14 in West Hollywood, CA, hundreds of fans lined the street outside the historic Troubadour. Some clutched handmade signs, while others proudly sported their custom-made apparel with the band members’ faces printed all over. The Boston-born pop band made their long-awaited comeback earlier... Continue Reading →
