Obviously, wanting hurt is not a good thing, but I think it's a healthy thing. We all reach a boiling point when it comes to life in general, and sometimes you just need to take a minute to let it... Continue Reading →
Maybe this makes me old, but whenever I see the acronym "IYKYK," I can't help but say it phonetically in my head as "Ick-Yick," and it makes me giggle every time. That being said, this song from da nang is... Continue Reading →
I have a love/hate relationship with packed shows. I love it because it usually means a band has done the grind long enough to finally become something special (which was absolutely the case on Sunday night), but I hate it... Continue Reading →
This weekend was one of those weekends with too many shows and not enough time. It was hard to choose what to see. It wasn't even national acts pitted against locals; it was locals pitted against locals, which made it... Continue Reading →
I remember the first time I ever photographed a concert. I was nervous. I was sweaty and shaking because I felt I didn't deserve the coveted photo pass. Fast forward to now. It's been years of photographing concerts. Everything from... Continue Reading →
The local metal scene was my home for years. I still love it and still dabble in it, but I feel like I've kind of fallen out of it. Maybe it was the way the scene changed; maybe it was... Continue Reading →
I find a lot of things "So Annoying." Topping that list today is work. It's Friday, it's gorgeous out, and I want to be anywhere but at the office, stuck at my desk. Thankfully, one thing I don't find "So... Continue Reading →
I hit my 200-show milestone on Thursday night. Although that number may seem impressive, it's far from where I wanted to be at this point in the year. That said, 200 is still a feat, and I know it, so... Continue Reading →
How do you pronounce "gif." Is it with a hard g, as in "graphic," or more of a soft j sound? I'm sure there's a right way to say it, and I'm sure all it would take is a small... Continue Reading →