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
Reviews
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
Show Review: TesseracT, Plini, Astronoid – Irving Plaza
May 24, 2018 Irving Plaza New York City, NY Review and photos by Blair Levinger In math, a “tesseract” is a four-dimensional extension of a square— an eight-surfaced shape where each surface … [Read more...] about Show Review: TesseracT, Plini, Astronoid – Irving Plaza
Album Review: The Word Alive – Violent Noise
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
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