Sitting down with StrateJacket at Welcome to Rockville 2024

Sunnyvale, California consists of rugged ocean cliffs and a hidden music gem of a band — StrateJacket. Self-defined as “basement dwelling alternative”, this up-and-coming band might play your backyard or living room… or a festival in front of 200,000 people! The sky’s the limit for StrateJacket — go check em out! This unique three-piece rock […]

Reliving teen angst with Say Anything in St. Louis

Say Anything, one of the early 2000s pop punk bands that had my pre-teen years in a vice grip, recently toured in celebration of the 20-year anniversary of their second studio album …Is A Real Boy. As has been the trend with many emo and indie bands with albums reaching decade-long milestones, the band played […]

Avril Lavigne kicks off Mountain View’s summer concert season

Tuesday, May 28th marked the kickoff of Shoreline Amphitheatre‘s summer concert series in Mountain View, CA — starting with Avril Lavigne’s Greatest Hits Tour! Opening the night at 7pm and playing a half-hour set was Royal & the Serpent from Los Angeles. Fresh off opening for Demi Lovato and then Fall Out Boy, Royal & […]

Kash’d Out melts faces in St. Louis with electrifying performance

The Old Rock House in St. Louis was packed with excited fans on May 9th. Anticipation rose as attendees eagerly readied for a night of infectious rhythms. The stage was set for an extremely fun evening, kicked off by the energetic and thrilling performance by Dale and the ZDubs. Dale and his band showed off […]

Sad Summer Fest announces emo glory for its 5th touring year

Sad Summer Festival, the ultimate haven for emos of all ages, has just dropped its fifth annual tour lineup courtesy of Journey’s and Converse, igniting anticipation and excitement across the alternative music scene in North America. Headlining this year’s tour are none other than Mayday Parade and The Maine, the dynamic duo who also graced […]

Otoboke Beaver obliterates at Nashville’s Eastside Bowl

In my 10+ years of music journalism, I have attended some pretty weird and usual shows, events ranging from soda spraying clowns to bands that have set their instruments on fire. Without trying to sound pretentious, I had honestly thought I had seen everything. That was until this past Thursday evening at Nashville’s Eastside Bowl. […]

Shamrock Rebellion packs punk pride into St. Patrick’s Day 2024

On March 16th, Silverado Canyon in Orange County, California played host to the inaugural Shamrock Rebellion festival: a celebration of music, culture, and unity that left an indelible mark on all who were fortunate enough to attend. With a lineup that spanned genres and generations, the festival showcased the incredible diversity and talent of today’s […]

Sonic Temple returns to Columbus for 2024 louder & larger

Get ready for one of the biggest music festivals of the year! Danny Wimmer presents another glorious round of Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival in Columbus, Ohio this May 16th through the 19th. This enormous fest returns bigger and better every year, adding a fourth stage and 40 more bands for 2024! This monumental May […]

Green Day remains resilient & relevant as ever with ‘Saviors’

Green Day’s latest album, Saviors, is a triumphant testament to the enduring brilliance of the iconic pop punk trio, comprised of Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt, and Tré Cool. Three decades into their illustrious career, the band — once again — asserts their position as musical legends, delivering a collection of songs that seamlessly blend […]