Sharptone Records Adds Pop Rock Band, Make Out Monday, to Roster, Releases Music Video for “Bullet For Your Sweetheart”

LA’s burgeoning, independent record label SharpTone Records has welcomed Los Angeles based pop rock band Make Out Monday to their ever-growing, eclectic roster that also includes acts like Don Broco, We Came As Romans and Miss May I among others.   “To our fans: It’s been a long process getting Continue Reading

Slothrust – Mannequin Pussy – Quality Cable // Louisville, KY 10.28.18

Slothrust with Mannequin Pussy and Quality Cable Zanzabar Louisville, KY October 28th, 2018 Photos and words by Emily May Los Angeles-based garage rock band Slothrust, currently on tour in support of their latest album The Pact, performed recently in Louisville, KY to a packed venue of fans.  As the lights dimmed Continue Reading

William Elliot Whitmore – Raye Zaragoza – Oscar Parsons // Louisville, KY 10.26.18

William Elliot Whitmore with Raye Zaragoza and Oscar Parsons Headliners Music Hall Louisville, KY October 26th, 2018 Photos and words by Emily May Iowa-based folk/soul/acoustic singer-songwriter William Elliot Whitmore made a stop recently in Louisville, KY to play to a packed house of excited fans. Having just released his latest Continue Reading

Boys Of Fall discuss their new album, maturing as songwriters and what’s next

Detroit pop-punk band Boys Of Fall, consisting of Michael Martenson (vocals), Jake Cemer (vocals/guitar), Dan Quigley (guitar), Eli Sleeker (Bass) and Scott Solomon (Drums), is back and more determined then ever with the release on October 26th of their latest album Better Moments.  Having gone through a lot as a Continue Reading

Album Review: Justin Courtney Pierre “In The Drink”

There aren’t many bands that have affected me quite like pop-punk Motion City Soundtrack. The staple Warped Tour band stood out by blending power pop with college rock influence and emo lyrics sung by the high but commanding voice of vocalist Justin Courtney Pierre. Their high energy performances were captivating Continue Reading

Big Data – Castlecomer – Fitness // New York, NY 10.24.18

Big Data with Castlecomer and Fitness Gramercy Theater New York, NY October 24, 2018 Words and Photos by Elizabeth Wiltshire New York’s Gramercy Theatre was rocking hard last Tuesday evening when electro-alt artist Big Data brought their tour to NYC. Kicking off the night was FITNESS, an alternative trio with Continue Reading

Ikebe Shakedown Talks Being Big Band and Doing Big Things

I was lounging around in the Austin City Limits press area with a bottle of kombucha waiting for an interview with Brooklyn based instrumental band Ikebe Shakedown suddenly I hear a familiar noise. It was Ikebe Shakedown performing their song track “Supermoon”. I peak over to see the band all Continue Reading

Cœur de Pirate – Ruby Duff // London, UK 10.29.18

Cœur de Pirate with Ruby Duff The Garage London, UK 29 October 2018 Words and Photos by Katie Frost Cœur de Pirate is the solo project of award-winning singer-songwriter and pianist Béatrice Martin from Montréal, Canada. She first came to my attention when she featured on the track “Peace Sign” Continue Reading

Our Last Night – Hands Like Houses – Hawthorne Heights – Jule Vera // London, UK 10.25.18

Our Last Night with Hands Like Houses, Hawthorne Heights and Jule Vera Electric Ballroom London, UK 25 October 2018 Words and Photos by Katie Frost Tonight’s show was a special co-headliner featuring Our Last Night and Hands Like Houses. Last I heard the show was just a few tickets short Continue Reading