In February, I traveled as a band's photographer/videographer to record with Seth Henderson at Always Be Genius Recording Studio in Crown Point, Indiana. Seth wasn’t the only producer for the band's … [Read more...] about Album Review: State Champs – Living Proof
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Album Review: Mayday Parade – Sunnyland
Sunnyland is a real place, sort of. Its actual name was “Sunland Hospital,” and the Tallahassee location, operational from 1967 to 1983, was one of a Florida-wide chain of mental health facilities. … [Read more...] about Album Review: Mayday Parade – Sunnyland
Show Review: Tennis, Lyons – Asbury Lanes
Tennis June 13, 2018 Asbury Lanes Asbury Park, NJ Tennis Anyone? The Electric Pop Duo Take Asbury Lanes “Do you like Tennis?” A friend of mine asked me a few weeks back. I flashed back to when I … [Read more...] about Show Review: Tennis, Lyons – Asbury Lanes
Download Festival – 10 Bands You Should Have Seen
Stars and Scars contributor Becton Simpson was lucky enough to spend last weekend at Donington Park for the legendary Download Festival. Out of the 20 amazing acts they managed to catch over the … [Read more...] about Download Festival – 10 Bands You Should Have Seen
Album Review – Sevendust – All I See Is War
Sevendust recently released their twelfth studio album, All I See Is War. The band has impressively been around for almost a quarter of a century - next year, they’ll be celebrating 25 years. … [Read more...] about Album Review – Sevendust – All I See Is War
Album Review: The Wonder Years – Sister Cities
Known for representing their Philadelphia roots and addressing hometown pride, The Wonder Years have taken a mature creative approach with their sixth studio album. Sister Cities represents a more … [Read more...] about Album Review: The Wonder Years – Sister Cities
Feature Story: Slam Dunk Festival 2018
It’s been a long time coming but finally, Emo Nite LA arrived in the UK, and what better occasion than for the Slam Dunk South Pre-Party. A small line formed outside the O2 Arena just before doors … [Read more...] about Feature Story: Slam Dunk Festival 2018
Review: The Wonder Years – Vogue Theatre
The Wonder Years May 26, 2018 Vogue Theatre Vancouver, BC Review and photos by Mike Thomas There was no better way to spend a Saturday night than with The Wonder Years making their first-ever … [Read more...] about Review: The Wonder Years – Vogue Theatre