Reviews

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

fine: The Pacing Party is Back with an Album That's Much More Than Travel back in time with us, won’t you,? Grab those beat up Converse from your closet (you know the ones), and throw on your … [Read more...] about Album Review: The Pacing Party – Fine

There's been a definite increase in singer-songwriters who classify themselves under the moniker of "folk punk" in the past couple of years and, as such, competition for recognition within the genre … [Read more...] about Album Review: Wolfe Sunday – Self-Titled