Review and photos by Liza Wilson- Singer/songwriter Ricky Montgomery doesn’t have the typical origin story. After several years in the business, and achieving moderate success, he was nonetheless about to … 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
Movie Review: Daytime Revolution
Even more than 80 years after his birth, people are still interested in the life and career of John Lennon. In the 21st century alone, there have been many documentaries … Read More
A Vampire Weekend Weekend! Concert Review: Icon Music Festival Stage, Cincinnati, OH/Everwise Amphitheater, Indianapolis, IN
Photos by Liza Wilson Vampire Weekend are a clever lot. Not just musically and lyrically, which they are, but as businessmen. People don’t really buy music anymore, of course, and … Read More
Album Review- Sam Evian, “Plunge”
These days, a lot of young folks find new music on their Tik-Toks, while some of us old folks rely on store/restaurant music systems, TV and movie soundtracks, and NPR, … Read More
Album Review- Cage the Elephant, “Neon Pill”
You can always count on Cage the Elephant. After releasing four advance singles (and an additional track to Alternative and AAA radio) from their sixth long-player, Bowling Green, Kentucky’s favorite … Read More
Blu Ray Review: The Long Good Friday (1980)- Criterion Collection
The Criterion Collection have recently re-released one of their older titles on Blu ray and 4K UHD. The movie, The Long Good Friday, is a British mafia movie starring Bob Hoskins … 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: John Cale- Ship of Fools: The Island Albums
While best known for being a co-founding member of the Velvet Underground, John Cale has been writing and releasing music as a solo artist for over five decades. At 82 … Read More
Album Review: X- Smoke & Fiction
Nearly 45 years since the release of their landmark debut album Los Angeles, LA punk rockers X are calling it a day. While the band are currently on their farewell tour, … Read More
Blu Ray Review: The Linguini Incident (1991)
While best remembered for his music, the late David Bowie was also a talented actor. Whether he was Jareth in Labyrinth or Thomas Newton in The Man Who Fell To Earth, the man … Read More
The Residents- Demons Dance Alone: preREServed Edition Review
After two years of vinyl reissues, the Residents have returned to releasing new entries to the pREServed Edition series. The latest entry, 2002’s Demons Dance Alone, is another impressive entry in … Read More
Savage Lands Live at Hellfest
Savage Lands Performing on Main Stage at Hellfest with Special Guests The musician-run non-profit are also releasing a new single featuring Maria Franz from Heilung, Euzen and Songleikr Welcome to … Read More
Review: Breakaway Music Festival in Columbus, Ohio
Featured image credit: Caleb Nikolich Have you ever seen memes about the emo to EDM pipeline? Because this musical path was alive and well at Breakaway Columbus. Immediately upon getting … Read More