Conrad The Band, or as they’re sometimes more affectionately known as simply Conrad, is made up of two good friends originally hailing from Bakersfield, California – Matthew Shaw and Nick Andre. The … [Read more...] about Album Review: Conrad The Band – Valley Fever
Album Review: With Sails Ahead – Years in Waiting
Years in Waiting is the second EP released by New Jersey outfit With Sails Ahead. The first, put out in August 2014, was back when the band only had a single member to their name – lead vocalist and … [Read more...] about Album Review: With Sails Ahead – Years in Waiting
Album Review: The Afraid Brigade – If I Ever See the Stars Again
One of the standard ways to write an album review is to name the other artists that the music reminds you of, thereby giving the reader an idea of the type of sound and style they might expect, even … [Read more...] about Album Review: The Afraid Brigade – If I Ever See the Stars Again
My First Show: Alex Grippo from Frank Iero and the Patience
Alex rocking out with Frank Iero and the Patience at Slam Dunk Festival earlier this year. Photo: Anna Tveit. Sick and Twisted Tour April 1, 2000 Meadowlands Arena East Rutherford, NJ In … [Read more...] about My First Show: Alex Grippo from Frank Iero and the Patience
Album Review: Cavalen – Viva Adore
Cavalen. You may not have heard of them yet, but I have a feeling you will soon. They’re a four-piece band hailing from Birmingham, Alabama; the frequent scorching temperatures of the Southern state … [Read more...] about Album Review: Cavalen – Viva Adore
Show Review: Frank Iero & The Patience
Photos by Anna Tveit Slam Dunk Festival May 27-29, 2017 Birmingham/Leeds/Hatfield, UK Having watched Frank Iero & The Patience perform three times over the span of three days at this … [Read more...] about Show Review: Frank Iero & The Patience
Interview: Black Foxxes
Prior to their recent performances at Slam Dunk Festival, we caught up with Black Foxxes frontman Mark Holley to ask a few questions about what the three-piece have been up to lately. I managed to … [Read more...] about Interview: Black Foxxes
Album Review: Spider – Self-Titled EP
The self-titled new EP release from Spider is a blistering ride from start to finish. The Long Beach punk four-piece reformed in 2016 after a fifteen-year hiatus and are digitally re-releasing their … [Read more...] about Album Review: Spider – Self-Titled EP