New York City is home to one of the most vibrant and colorful creative industries in the world. The music scene is no different, birthing some of the most big name artists out there today. Within the photo pits of almost every New York City venue, Ken Grand-Pierre is there Continue Reading
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Vans Warped Tour // Wantagh, NY 7.8.17
Vans Warped Tour Nikon at Jones Beach Theater / Wantagh, NY July 8th, 2017 Words by Morgan Sheridan Photos by Jess Williams For the past 22 years the traveling punk-rock summer camp known as the Vans Warped Tour has seen the ins and outs of America, stopping in more cities than Continue Reading
Album Review: Misterwives ‘Connect The Dots’
The New York based five piece band, Misterwives, delivered fans with a quite notable debut release just over two years ago. Garnering attention for their rock ‘em, sock ‘em musical style and positively inspirational lyricism, Misterwives have a lot of pressure on them to deliver an even better record this Continue Reading
Album Review: Paramore “After Laughter”
Nestled in Franklin, Tennessee in 2004, one of the greatest pop-punk bands was born: Paramore. Little did they know that in just thirteen years, they would be releasing one of the most highly anticipated albums of 2017. Over the course of their career, Paramore has become known for their insane Continue Reading
Spirit Animal – Biffy Clyro // 5.9.17 Brooklyn, NY
Spirit Animal Biffy Clyro Warsaw // Brooklyn, NY May 9th, 2017 Words and Photos by Jess Williams I discovered Biffy Clyro through one of my closest friends just last month. “You’ve got to see this band.” He said “You won’t regret it.” Boy, was he right. Biffy Clyro is one Continue Reading
Basement – Touché Amoré – Thursday // 4.30.17 New York, NY
Basement Touché Amoré Thursday Irving Plaza // New York, NY April 30th, 2017 Words and Photos by Jess Williams Who ever thinks of Sunday night as the night to go out and party? I know I usually don’t. But everyone who filled into the sold out Irving Plaza on Sunday Continue Reading
Album Review: Vinyl Theatre “Origami”
Fueled By Ramen has bolstered quite the roster of bands and among them is Milwaukee’s own Vinyl Theatre. After releasing their debut album through FBR in 2014, Vinyl Theatre began to build a name for themselves by embarking on tour with twenty one pilots as well as a nationwide headlining Continue Reading
Album Review: Sylvan Esso ‘What Now?’
Their self-titled debut album put Durham, North Carolina on the map. Four years later, Sylvan Esso is back with What Now? their sophomore record that works to fully embrace the world of pop music while still keeping in tune with their electronic core. Sylvan Esso, made up of Nick Sanborn Continue Reading
Album Review: The Classic Crime ‘How To Be Human’
The Classic Crime began 11 years ago in the city of Seattle, Washington. Over the past decade, the band has worked tirelessly to craft album after album, gaining fans nationwide. However, in recent years, The Classic Crime’s camp has been rather quiet… until now. How To Be Human is The Continue Reading
Album Review: Have Mercy ‘Make The Best Of It’
Baltimore-based rockers Have Mercy unleashed their distinct sound into the world of pop punk nearly five years ago. However, with the release of their newest album, Make The Best Of It, they have proven that it is possible to evolve while simultaneously staying the same. The album shows that the band Continue Reading
888 – Coast Modern – Missio // 04.10.17 New York, NY
888 Coast Modern Missio Gramercy Theatre // New York, New York April 10th 2017 Words & Photos by Jess Williams The sun was shining bright and the temperature had peaked over 70 degrees for the first time in a while. New Yorkers were brushing the dust off their shorts Continue Reading
Vérité – Betty Who // 04.14.17 New York, NY
Vérité Betty Who Webster Hall // New York, New York April 14th 2017 Words & Photos by Jess Williams The genre of pop music has arguably started to become homogenous, thus the reason all of your friends say “Oh it’s all so generic” every time they listen to the radio. Continue Reading