Reviews

Having successfully secured some Riot Fest tickets to review some bands, I was expecting to be covering the big names and headliners that were hitting the festival - Danzig, Taking Back Sunday, … [Read more...] about Show Review: La Armada – Riot Fest

It's no secret that Taking Back Sunday are one of my favourite bands, which is exactly why I chose to see them twice at Riot Fest. They were headlining the Rise Stage on the Saturday evening of the … [Read more...] about Show Review: Taking Back Sunday – Riot Fest

Chesterfield Kings: The Triumphant Return of Jawbreaker I remember exactly where I was when I found out Jawbreaker were reforming after a 21-year hiatus to perform at Riot Fest. I was at an airport … [Read more...] about Show Review: Jawbreaker – Riot Fest

Hailing from Seattle, The Knast essentially formed by request. After being asked to play a local 60s / psych-dance night, AJ, Tascar, Ian, and J found their niche. Now, the (dare we say fab) foursome … [Read more...] about Album Review: The Knast – Reckless Soul

Here at Stars and Scars, we receive a ton of album submissions for review. Nearly all of them are sent out to my contributors for their consideration because I'm always busy with editing, photography, … [Read more...] about Album Review: The Great War – Marching Band

This NYC three-piece is down and dirty basic rock. Between the Rain is reminiscent of 90's alternative bands like Systematic, Stone Temple Pilots, and Temple of the Dog. Tim Donlon's clean, wailing … [Read more...] about Song Review: Between the Rain – Mudroom, 44

Maryland-based rockers Crashing Atlas have found the sweet spot with their newest single release, "Ascend," off their new EP of the same name - and every single second will have you begging for more … [Read more...] about Song Review: Crashing Atlas – Ascend

Hailing from the great state of New York, Hold On, Caulfield’s sophomore release, You’re Not Gonna Make It, has that nostalgic twinge that makes you wonder how it’s possible you made it through the … [Read more...] about Album Review: Hold On, Caulfield – You’re Not Gonna Make It