I wanted to be mad that I had to work today. Technically, it's a holiday, Indigenous Peoples' Day, but my company doesn't recognize it. I was cursing under my breath as my exhausted butt drove into work, but now that... Continue Reading →
I spent my weekend at a hardcore festival. It was amazing, and I loved every single band, but I'm ready for a change from angsty and angry music. I need something a bit more upbeat, a bit more bouncy, to... Continue Reading →
I was having a slight moment when I left my brother's house on Sunday morning. My mom was in town for a surprise anniversary dinner for my aunt and uncle. I didn't have much time to give her and her... Continue Reading →
Is three hours of sleep enough to get me through day two of a music festival? I don't know, but we'll find out. I love festivals so much because I get to see so many bands and get introduced to... Continue Reading →
It has been a wild week. From The Sex Pistols to the Billie Joe Armstrong-fronted Pinhead Gunpowder, I feel like I've lived a thousand lives this week, with each one a bit more insane than the last. By Thursday night,... Continue Reading →
One of my biggest pet peeves is when bands need to approve photos from a show before I can publish. As a creature of habit, I have a daily schedule, and publishing my review the night after the show is... Continue Reading →
Remember the Punk Goes Pop album? Maybe I'm showing my age here, but it was a series of albums put out by Fearless Records where bands like Breathe Carolina, Issues, The Maine, and so many others would cover defunct pop... Continue Reading →
I don't have an intro for you right now. Clearly, I'm just on a mission to get through as much work as I possibly can this morning and, to help keep me going, I am constantly checking out new songs... Continue Reading →
I don't want to jinx it, but I'm on a roll this morning. I'm getting stuff done and not feeling as tired as I should after getting just about four hours of sleep last night. I know that me just... Continue Reading →