Reviews

Despite the fact that it’s 2019, the 1980s seem to be creeping into popular music more and more these days. While acts like The 1975 have taken their love for the era and ascended it to stadium-level … [Read more...] about Album Review: The Band CAMINO – tryhard

Frank Iero and the Future Violents Laura Jane Grace and the Devouring Mothers August 29, 2019 Scala London, UK Embarking on their first UK tour with their respective touring bands, it was a … [Read more...] about Show Review: Frank Iero and the Future Violents, Laura Jane Grace and the Devouring Mothers – Scala

Leeds Festival 2019 Review Day 1: Machine Gun Kelly Opening the afternoon in his own alternative/rap style, Machine Gun Kelly brought the rock, the punk, and the energy. Whether it was … [Read more...] about Show Review: Leeds Festival 2019

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

Overnight success stories are a popular myth of the music industry. Each year, we see rising talent appear from seemingly out of nowhere and all but dominate the airwaves. If any group, however, could … [Read more...] about Album Review: Brockhampton – Ginger

Life is often described as a struggle.  The world is uniquely set up, it seems, so that the harder we push against it, the harder it pushes back at us. Friction forces us to adapt, to change, and to … [Read more...] about Album Review: Tool – Fear Inoculum

In 2019, rock and roll has been going through quite a bit of evolution. A year ago, critics and pundits were questioning if it was “alive," and purists were knee-deep in debates on whether or not acts … [Read more...] about Album Review: The Parlor Mob – Dark Hour

Hailing from Massachusetts, Killswitch Engage are back with a bang, delivering their iconic aggressive roar combined with melodic vocals. The quintet have improved this thrilling metalcore sound on … [Read more...] about Album Review: Killswitch Engage – Atonement