In some alternate universe, The Word Alive is just called “ALIVE.” “No meaning behind [the name] TWA actually,” the band’s lead singer, Telle Smith, explained in a recent Reddit AMA. “The band was … [Read more...] about Album Review: The Word Alive – Violent Noise
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Album Review: nothing,nowhere. – ruiner
The intriguing and mysterious nothing,nowhere. continues to impress on his second full-length album ruiner. Hiding his face in photographs and wearing his trademark hoodie in dark, shadow dominated … [Read more...] about Album Review: nothing,nowhere. – ruiner
Album Review: HALFNOISE – Flowerss
Paramore drummer Zac Farro recently dropped a brand new EP for his side project HALFNOISE. Entitled Flowerss, (and no, that’s not a misspell), it’s a collection of cheerful, laid-back yet upbeat … [Read more...] about Album Review: HALFNOISE – Flowerss
Album Review: Underoath – Erase Me
Just about 20 years ago, Underoath were a fledgling, young screamo band attempting to make their mark at the cusp of the genre's commercial reckoning. Like many of their peers, they experienced the … [Read more...] about Album Review: Underoath – Erase Me
Show Review: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – White Eagle Hall
May 11, 2018 White Eagle Hall Jersey City, NJ Can you believe Black Rebel Motorcycle Club have been around for 20 years? And guess what - they are still killing it! The trio - Peter Hayes, Robert … [Read more...] about Show Review: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club – White Eagle Hall
Show Review: Streetlight Manifesto – Pine Belt Arena
May 5, 2018 Pine Belt Arena Toms River, NJ From festivals and mid-size venues like Starland Ballroom and The Knitting Factory, New Jersey ska band Streetlight Manifesto have toured the country … [Read more...] about Show Review: Streetlight Manifesto – Pine Belt Arena
Show Review: Veil of Maya, LIMBS, Sycarian – St. Vitus Bar
May 7, 2018 St. Vitus Bar Greenpoint, Brooklyn St. Vitus Bar is one of New York City’s more unusual venues. Housed in the back room of a gothic-themed bar — you enter through a sliding glass … [Read more...] about Show Review: Veil of Maya, LIMBS, Sycarian – St. Vitus Bar
Album Review: Above the Moon – Patterns You Create
Forming just under two years ago, Above The Moon are a New Jersey alternative/indie act consisting of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Kate Griffin, lead guitarist Shawn Murphy, bass guitarist Chris … [Read more...] about Album Review: Above the Moon – Patterns You Create