KISS brings decades of debauchery to the Hollywood Bowl

A legendary rock band at an iconic venue on a Friday night in Los Angeles. Talk about a wild ride — one you simply couldn’t miss if you were in the area. Now, I’ve been to the Hollywood Bowl quite a few times, for shows purportedly ‘sold out’… but this one takes the cake. You […]

The Alarm’s ‘Forwards’: a triumph of resilience & renewal

Few bands have withstood the test of time through their musical journey and still sound as good as The Alarm. In their latest studio release, Forwards, The Alarm delivers a powerful and emotionally-charged album that is a testament to their enduring spirit and unwavering determination. Marking their return to the forefront of the rock scene, the […]

Greta Van Fleet sets Sacramento on fire

Rival Sons and Greta Van Fleet rock and roll into Sacramento and the Golden One Center were blown away by deafening, 70’s guitar-based heavy rock.  Miss the era of traditional hard rock? Rival Sons and Greta Van Fleet, two of today’s most well-liked rock bands, grabbed the stage to provide your fix of nostalgia as […]

Anastasia Elliot captures and devours men in new music video for hit single, “Bones”

Anastasia Elliot’s new music video for “Bones” is a captivating and provocative piece of work that explores the darker side of love and relationships. The video’s island setting provides the perfect backdrop for the story of a cannibalistic Anastasia, who holds a group of men captive and ultimately devours them. The video for “Bones” has […]

Eclectic Soundtrax Podcast, Ep. 82: 5 Iron Woodworks

Dave Tucker, 5 Iron Woodworks founder and head honcho, is our guest on this episode. The first person to appear multiple times on our podcast, Dave joins us to discuss his recently thriving carpentry business. Way back on episode 3 we chatted with this renaissance man about the origins of his long-running friendship with Skunk, […]

BALLYHOO! is Sleepin on the Couch in Texas

Deep Ellum, Texas has been an undeniable hub for local and touring music acts, and the live music capital of North Texas just happens to be celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. One music venue just on the outskirts of the main drag, the Deep Ellum Art Company, is half art gallery, half music venue, […]

Highly Suspect packs House of Blues in Orlando

Highly Suspect delighted a jam-packed House of Blues at Disney Springs in Orlando, Florida on February 4, 2023. The place was overflowing from the pit all the way back to the bars in the back and either side. Even the upstairs and balcony seating were full of fans ready to rock out.  Johnny Stevens, Rich […]

Windy City Smokeout Festival drops 2023 lineup

Chicago is gearing up to rock with its Windy City Smokeout Festival coming to the United Center from July 13-16th, 2023. The four days of festival-style outdoor cooking and music will feature headlining acts from some of the biggest names in country music including Zach Bryan, Darius Rucker, Luke Bryan, and Zac Brown Band. At […]

Portland rockers Forty Feet Tall release ‘rage-fueled political’ single, “We Can’t Go Back to Normal”

Portland rockers, Forty Feet Tall, dropped the second single, “We Can’t Go Back to Normal” from the upcoming EP. Released on January 20th, 2023, “We Can’t Go Back to Normal” is a rage-fueled political statement that reflects the band’s aggressive, riff-based sound. Written amidst the 2020 social protests sweeping the nation, lead singer Cole Gann […]

Get to know Gibson ambassador Jared James Nichols

Nashville-based artist and Gibson brand ambassador Jared James Nichols releases third full-length self-titled album Jared James Nichols, a superb and smooth rock collection that will surely leave an impression. The musical composition throughout the entire lay out is brutal, honest, and wild. The music content, lyrics and sound are deeply visual experiences that transcend into […]