Something about the name of this band just hooked me and left me with a bunch of questions and ideas. Was this going to be a pirate-themed band like the band name may nod to or is that just a... Continue Reading →
I've had a couple of albums sitting on my desk to be reviewed for some time now. I feel terrible that it has taken me this long to get them but honestly, with Punk Rock Bowling on the calendar, my... Continue Reading →
I've always wanted to go to The Netherlands. I know it's a bit of a random place but everything I've heard about The Netherlands sounds amazing and, after hearing "A Crow Left of the Murder", I can confidently say that... Continue Reading →
The time signatures in Wave Pool's "Or Both" are insane. If you pay close attention, you catch that they alternate between 9/4 and 11/4 time signatures. Okay, that's the geek in me but even if you aren't a music junkie,... Continue Reading →
I've said it before and I will continue to say it until the day I die-- I think everyone would be a bit happier if they just spent some time at a ska show. Full disclosure, the Space Monkey Mafia... Continue Reading →
Sometimes I see bands sign to labels and question why. Maybe it's a money grab for the label, maybe the band has something that I just don't see but, long story short, I'm typically surprised by bands signing to certain... Continue Reading →
There have been a lot of great shows so far this year but Tuesday night was my first time at a metalcore show in a long while. Metalcore is one of those genres that I hold near and dear to... Continue Reading →
I know nothing about the music scene in Germany but, after hearing "Constellations" from Autumn Kids, it's a world I absolutely want to dig into a little bit more. This track doesn't waste any time and instantly jumps into a... Continue Reading →
I've had the honor of covering a few musicals lately and the one I went to on Tuesday night absolutely took the cake for me. I knew nothing about Hairspray when walking into the gorgeous Orpheum Theatre but I had... Continue Reading →