German indie pop duo HAERTS, who formed in New York in 2011 and consists of Nini Fabi and Benny Gebert, recently released an acoustic rendition of “Your Love” from their sophomore album New Compassion. On June 21st, the duo will release their New Compassion (Deluxe) album via Arts and Crafts that will feature Continue Reading
Forecastle Festival 2019: A List Of Not-To-Miss Bands
Summertime is an exciting time of year, but for many concert-goers it signals the start of festival season. There are many festivals to get excited about, but one that has been gaining traction and popularity over the years is Forecastle Festival. Taking place in Louisville, KY each July, festival-goers flock Continue Reading
Sunflower Bean discuss their new EP, touring less this year and what’s next for the band
Photo Credit: Rebekah Campbell NYC indie-rock band Sunflower Bean have been creating a steady buzz since forming in 2013. Influenced by a wide range of bands such as Minor Threat, Beach Fossils, Metallica, Nirvana, the Foo Fighters, Led Zeppelin and Brian Wilson, they have been growing and evolving their sound Continue Reading
Album Review: The Dangerous Summer “Mother Nature”
A little over a year after their comeback self-titled album, The Dangerous Summer are back again with their newest album, Mother Nature. The record was first teased with the release of the single “Where Were You When the Sky Opened Up” in March. The opening track entitled “Prologue” is Continue Reading
Local Natives – Middle Kids // Dallas, TX 6.14
Local Natives with Middle Kids House of Blues Dallas Dallas, TX June 14th, 2019 Words and Photos by Ky Kasselman On June 14th, Local Natives headlined a sold out show at House of Blues in Dallas, TX with support from Middle Kids. Middle kids took the stage and played through Continue Reading
Album Review: X Ambassadors “Orion”
Review by Ky Kasselman X Ambassadors released their second full length album ORION on June 14, 2019, named after Casey Harris’ (keyboard) son, John James Orion Harris. After years of planning the album and touring and rewriting and changing different things, fans of the band were heavily anticipating this album. Continue Reading
Album Review: Cold Moon “Rising”
Review by Mike Thomas Pure Noise Records sure knows how to pick em’ and they found something special in Northern California based band Cold Moon. Comprised of The Story So Far’s Will Levy on Bass, Jack Sullivan on guitar/vocals, Kevin Ambrose on guitar, and a name we certainly haven’t forgotten Continue Reading
A Day to Remember – Knocked Loose – Boston Manor // New Orleans, LA 6.14.19
A Day to Remember Knocked Loose Boston Manor The Fillmore- New Orleans, LA June 14, 2019 “Raisin Hell in the Heartland Tour” On a sweaty June night in downtown New Orleans, hardcore outfit A Day to Remember packed out The Fillmore at yet another sold out show on their “Raisin’ Continue Reading
Frank Iero discusses his new album, his growth as an artist and what’s next
Frank Iero, well-known as the rhythm guitarist and back-up vocalist for My Chemical Romance, has had a successful solo career over the past several years. He started playing in local bands on the New Jersey punk scene when he was just 11 years old and served as the frontman for Continue Reading
Frank Iero and The Future Violents – Reggie and The Full Effect // Louisville, KY 6.8.19
Frank Iero and The Future Violents with Reggie and The Full Effect Mercury Ballroom Louisville, KY June 8th, 2019 Photos and words by Emily May Frank Iero The Future Violents are currently touring in support of their new album Barriers, a deeply personal album for Iero that deals with the aftermath Continue Reading
Joanne Shaw Taylor – Pressing Strings // Louisville, KY 6.7.19
Joanne Shaw Taylor with Pressing Strings Headliners Music Hall Louisville, KY June 7th, 2019 Photos and words by Emily May British blues guitar sensation Joanne Shaw Taylor, who is currently on tour in support of her latest album Reckless Heart, made a stop recently in Louisville, KY to a packed Continue Reading
LaureLive Music Festival // Cleveland, OH // June 8th, 9th 2019
LaureLive 2019 Cleveland, OH June 8th – June 9th, 2019 Words & Photos by Steffi Wegewitz Last weekend, music fans from all over the state traveled to the Laurel Butler Campus to attend LaureLive 2019. Headlining the festival were national acts Hozier and Sheryl Crow, but local bands were just as Continue Reading