A lot of musical artists just run out of gas it seems. In the past year or so, many bands important bands from the eighties have released new albums, and … Read More
Album Review- Will Kimbrough, “For the Life of Me”
In prepping for our annual Top 6 Songs of the Year episode of my podcast, I’ve been combing through some releases from 2024 that may have been overlooked. I major … Read More
Concert Review: COIN, Bogart’s, Cincinnati, OH
Photos and review by Liza Wilson I am not afraid of concert journalism anymore, I realized after photographing and reviewing COIN on their most recent tour. COIN is back and … Read More
Review: Wallows Model Tour in Las Vegas, Nevada
“It feels like a trampoline up here” remarks Dylan Minette. His bandmates agree with him, and so do I. Despite years of concerts, I have never found myself gripping onto … Read More
Album Review – The Strokes, “The New Abnormal”
The Strokes are certainly a band that is greater than the sum of its parts. Sure, guitarist Albert Hammond Jr. has put out some fine solo work as has lead … Read More
Review: The Regrettes in Cleveland, Ohio
Image credit: The Clash Magazine My little sister once tweeted: God is a Woman, and her name is Lydia Night. The tweet was favorited by Night, as well as Dylan … Read More
CD Review – The Pains of Being Pure at Heart, “The Echo of Pleasure”
The biggest thing that leaps out immediately about The Pains of Being Pure at Heart’s fourth album, The Echo of Pleasure, is how crisp it sounds. Previous efforts have taken … Read More
Mayday Parade Concert Review
“That is one emotional dude” remarks the man standing behind me. Known for powerful vocals and sometimes tear jerking lyrics, I had the privilege of seeing Mayday Parade on their … Read More
Book: Empire Games (Charles Stross)
Empire Games Charles Stross Tor/Forge January 17th, 2017 It’s 2020, and two women find themselves on opposite sides of a clash that spans multiple alternate timelines. Miriam is the head … Read More
CD Review: Guy Grogan – “Dynamite Bouquet”
Talk about prolific. Santa Fe, New Mexico native Guy Grogan has released nine albums since 2010. His latest, Dynamite Bouquet, continues his tradition of making pop music that fuses rock, … Read More
Album Review: What We’re Missing – Grayscale
Grayscale, the alt-rock/ pop-punk outfit from Philadelphia, PA has just released their newest album, What We’re Missing. Available digitally and on CD/Vinyl, What We’re Missing is a tight nine song … Read More
CD Review: Michael Cullen – “True Believer”
The first thing that you notice about Michael Cullen is his rich baritone. He wastes little time unleashing it on his second album, True Believer. Eight seconds into the opening … Read More
CD Review: Louise Aubrie – “Late 44”
Born in London, Louise Aubrie spends quite a bit of time in New York, when she’s not back in her homeland. That time in America may explain why she sounds … Read More