Blair Levinger

On a recent YouTube binge, I came across this Refinery29 video about “Yami-Kawaii” (literally “Sick-Cute”), a Tokyo-based fashion and art movement that combines Harajuku styles with gory, macabre … [Read more...] about Album Review: Poppy – I Disagree

Issues Polyphia Lil Aaron Sleep Token Another Day Dawns December 6, 2019 Gramercy Theatre New York City, NY Review and photos by Blair Levinger “New York City loves dancing. That’s good to … [Read more...] about Show Review: Issues – Gramercy Theatre

Mayday Parade Nick Santino November 12, 2019 Warsaw Brooklyn, NY Review and photos by Blair Levinger True story: as a teenager, my first concert was Mayday Parade’s The Noise Tour at The … [Read more...] about Show Review: Mayday Parade, Nick Santino – Warsaw

Tyler Carter moonlights as a soul singer. In 2015, the Issues clean vocalist released his solo EP Leave Your Love, which he followed up earlier this year with the full-length album Moonshine. … [Read more...] about Album Review: Issues – Beautiful Oblivion

Stand Atlantic The Faim WSTR Hold Close September 24, 2019 Gramercy Theatre New York City, NY Review and photos by Blair Levinger There’s a point in every band’s career where they have to … [Read more...] about Show Review: Stand Atlantic, The Faim, WSTR, Hold Close – Gramercy Theatre

For some bands, being signed to a major label is huge step forward. But for Sleeping With Sirens, it was the beginning of a massive rough-patch. In 2017, the Orlando metalcore band signed with Warner … [Read more...] about Album Review: Sleeping With Sirens – How It Feels To Be Lost

Lindsey Stirling September 5, 2019 Gramercy Theatre New York City, NY Review and photos by Blair Levinger If you’re a fan of Lindsey Stirling, you’ve probably come to expect a level of … [Read more...] about Show Review: Lindsey Stirling – Gramercy Theatre

Knocked Loose is a pit band. Since their 2013 formation, the Oldham County, Kentucky hardcore punk band has become well-known for their rambunctious, moshing-laden live shows. And that’s just the … [Read more...] about Album Review: Knocked Loose – A Different Shade of Blue