Sunflower Bean September 23, 2017 The Stone Pony Summer Stage Asbury Park, NJ Photos by Elyse Jankowski / Stars and Scars Photo … [Read more...] about Photos: Sunflower Bean – The Stone Pony Summer Stage
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Tour Life: Julie Grant – Operations Manager for 4Fini
From small town girl to big time tour professional, Julie Grant has been a part of the Vans Warped Tour for over a decade, working her way up from Gum Sampler (yes, seriously) to Operations Manager … [Read more...] about Tour Life: Julie Grant – Operations Manager for 4Fini
Interview: The Pixies – Paz Lenchantin
Photo by Travis Shinn Imagine receiving a phone call from an iconic alternative rock band asking you to join them on tour. Are you already packing your bags just thinking about it? Paz Lenchantin, … [Read more...] about Interview: The Pixies – Paz Lenchantin
Album Review: The Knast – Reckless Soul
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
Album Review: The Great War – Marching Band
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
Why Everybody Should Watch The Ballad of Cleopatra by The Lumineers
Last year, one of my best friends told me to listen to a band called The Lumineers because she thought I would like their sound and style. I was slightly skeptical because their hit “Ho Hey” from four … [Read more...] about Why Everybody Should Watch The Ballad of Cleopatra by The Lumineers
Song Review: Between the Rain – Mudroom, 44
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
Song Review: Crashing Atlas – Ascend
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