The term ‘“Slow Burn” can invoke a certain negative connotation at times, especially in a world increasingly more and more rapid-paced. However, All Them Witches manage to hone in on the positive aspects of it on their sixth studio release House of Mirrors. Opening with the ethereal 6½ minute Continue Reading
Bloodywood – The Pretty Wild – Ladrones – Ankor // Louisville, KY // 5.13.26
Bloodywood with The Pretty Wild, Ladrones, and Ankor Mercury Ballroom Louisville, KY May 13th, 2026 On May 13th, Bloodywood, an Indian metal band from New Delhi, brought their System Of A Brown US Tour 2026 to Mercury Ballroom to a packed house! There is something exciting about going into Continue Reading
See You Next Tuesday x CHOP CHOP CHOP CHOP CHOP CHOP CHOP – Brothers
From the first note of opening track ‘Blossom of Light’, you know exactly what you’re getting yourself into with the collaboration between Myspace era mathgrind kings See You Next Tuesday and one-man digital powerviolence artist CHOP CHOP CHOP CHOP CHOP CHOP CHOP (Chopx7, chop7times). Their blistering 10 track, 9 minute Continue Reading
Phoneboy – Heart Attack Man – Slow Joy – Pony // Louisville, KY // 5.8.26
Phoneboy with Heart Attack Man, Slow Joy, and Pony Mercury Ballroom Louisville, KY May 8th, 2026 New Jersey Indie-rock band Phoneboy came to Mercury Ballroom on May 8th for the second-to-last stop on their 2026 Tour, which they co-headlined with Heart Attack Man. Comprised of Wyn Barnum (guitar/vocals), Ricky Dana Continue Reading
La Dispute Puts on a Show for the Ages – Grand Rapids, MI – 5.9.2026
La Dispute No One Was Driving The Car Tour w/ Flooding, From Indian Lakes GLC Live at 20 Monroe, Grand Rapids, MI May 9, 2026 Words + Photos by Nina Tadic There are plenty of metrics to grade a band’s “success” – but one true litmus test of such success is Continue Reading
Song Premiere: George Collins Band premieres new single “My Tomorrow Is Already Missing You Today”
Singer-songwriter George Collins releases his deeply moving new single, “My Tomorrow Is Already Missing You Today,” a tender and emotionally rich ballad that explores the complexities of parenthood, the fleeting nature of time and the quiet realization that today’s everyday moments will one day become tomorrow’s most cherished memories. Written Continue Reading
Dance With The Dead – Magic Sword // Louisville, KY // 4.22.26
Dance With The Dead with Magic Sword Mercury Ballroom Louisville, KY April 22nd, 2026 On April 22nd, California darksynth/metal/electronic duo Dance With The Dead (along with tour drummer John Terry) brought The Face Off Tour 2026 to Mercury Ballroom to a modest but excited crowd of fans! The band is Continue Reading
The Black Dahlia Murder – The Acacia Strain – Disembodied Tyrant – Corpse Pile // Louisville, KY // 4.17.26
The Black Dahlia Murder with The Acacia Strain, Disembodied Tyrant and Corpse Pile April 17th, 2026 Mercury Ballroom Louisville, KY On April 17th, melodic death metal band The Black Dahlia Murder brought their Spring Fling U.S. Tour to Mercury Ballroom for a sold-out show! Every part of the venue Continue Reading
The Summer Set’s Meet Me at the Record Store Tour takes Chicago by storm
It takes a lot to put yourself out there as a band with new music. It takes even more to do so after a long-lasting hiatus. Will the same fans come back? Have they aged out of your demographic? Will you find a new group of people who want to Continue Reading
The Wombats – Cigarettes @ Sunset // Louisville, KY // 2.14.26
The Wombats with Cigarettes @ Sunset Mercury Ballroom Louisville, KY February 14th, 2026 English indie rock band The Wombats brought their North America 2026 Tour to Mercury Ballroom on Valentines Day! The venue was packed with fans celebrating the holiday of love with live music mixed in, creating a Continue Reading
Avatar – Alien Weaponry – SpiritWorld // Louisville, KY // 11.30.25
Avatar with Alien Weaponry and SpiritWorld Paristown Hall Louisville, KY November 30th, 2025 Swedish metal band Avatar made their way to Paristown Hall on November 30th for their In The Airwaves US ’25 Tour to a sold out crowd of fans! These guys are the epitome of a live Continue Reading
The Beths – Squirrel Flower – Phoebe Rings // Chicago, IL // 11.23.25
The Beths with Squirrel Flower and Phoebe Rings The Salt Shed Chicago, Illinois November 23rd, 2025 Chicago LOVES The Beths. From two sold out nights at Thalia Hall the last time they toured through Chicago to an appearance at Beach Bunny’s first annual Pool Party Festival the following summer, the Continue Reading