Blair Levinger

Palaye Royale Weathers Starbenders May 20, 2019 Irving Plaza New York City, NY Show review and photos by Blair Levinger Some bands ask for lighters in the air. Palaye Royale ask for jazz … [Read more...] about Show Review: Palaye Royale, Weathers, Starbenders – Irving Plaza

Andy Black has never been one to shy away from the personal. In June 2009, Black — real name Andy Biersack, also known as Andy Six — and his band Black Veil Brides released “Knives and Pens,” their … [Read more...] about Album Review: Andy Black – The Ghost of Ohio

We Came As Romans Crown the Empire Erra SHVPES April 16, 2019 Gramercy Theatre New York City, NY Show review and photos by Blair Levinger The fan in the front row held a sign that read “Kyle … [Read more...] about Show Review: Crown the Empire, We Came As Romans, Erra, SHVPES – Gramercy Theatre

She called it “The Billie Eilish Experience.” On March 29, 2019, Los Angeles-based singer Billie Eilish accompanied the release of her debut album with a pop-up art show. The installation consisted … [Read more...] about Album Review: Billie Eilish – WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?

It’s like the old saying goes: if you want something done right, do it yourself. In September 2016, English metalcore band While She Sleeps announced their plans to leave their then-record label, … [Read more...] about Album Review: While She Sleeps – SO WHAT?

William Ryan Key Selfish Things Cory Wells March 1, 2019 Baby's All Right Brooklyn, NY Show review and photos by Blair Levinger William Ryan Key is flying free. Up until a few years ago, … [Read more...] about Show Review: William Ryan Key, Selfish Things, Cory Wells – Baby’s All Right

Once upon a time in 2004, in a sleepy suburban town somewhere in the United States, there lived a singer with a modestly successful band. One night, the singer discovered he’d been cursed with an … [Read more...] about Album Review: Say Anything – Oliver Appropriate