I am determined to read more, and what better way to do so than replace the content I’d be watching on screens with books about the same subjects? If you … Read More
Photos: Eptic and Lyny Goblin Town 2025 in Cleveland, Ohio
Ohio continues to stake out its claim in the EDM scene as more iconic events find their way to the Buckeye state. Much of this effort in Northeast Ohio is … Read More
Review: Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers Peach Scone Anniversary Tour 2025
As the old saying goes, “Each day on twitter there is one main character. The goal is to never be it.” Just a few months ago, Hobo Johnson was the … Read More
My Four Hours in Epic Universe
I was worried that having such a short window would be fruitless (or toothless), but Universal’s Epic Universe delivered in the time before my 4:30 PM flight. Step 1 – … Read More
K-Pop Demon Hunters Listening Guide
Featured image credit: Tudum by Netflix The person who asked if I had watched K-Pop Demon Hunters yet had never listened to K-pop before. Coming hot off the heels of “APT” … Read More
The Surprise Setlist Shift
I am a Setlist.Fm and Facebook group STAN. I love both of these tools for figuring out setlists and other information and I am unlikely to ever stop using them. … Read More
Review: Modest Mouse in Cleveland, Ohio
I have a theory that Modest Mouse has the biggest “secret” fanbase. Maybe even you, dear reader, only know “Float On” and possibly “Dashboard.” I am not here to shame … Read More
Get in, Teddy Bears, We’re Going Picnicking: Interview with Nathalie Vazquez
Spread out your blankets and grab a furry friend – we sat down with Nathalie Vazquez, a multimedia artist whose Rilakkuma Picnic events have become a pilgrimage for the kawaii … Read More
Trip Report: National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York
I am a sucker for the “hey-look-at-that-thing-from-a-thing-I-know” model that pop culture museums thrive on. I knew of artifacts I wanted to see going into the National Comedy Center, and assumed … Read More
Unlikely Venues: Lakewood Civic Auditorium
Featured image source Welcome to my newest series, “Unlikely Venues.” This series will take a look at nonstandard concert locations across the United States, including how they came to be … Read More
Op-Ed: Battle of the Guardians
I am eternally grateful to be a part of the class of humans who have been on Guardians of the Galaxy: Mission Breakout! in Disney’s California Adventure (DCA) as well … Read More
Op-Ed: But is it K-Pop? The English Release Debate
As a Blink (BLACKPINK fan), there is nothing I want more than for “APT” by Rosé and Bruno Mars to continue being a viral hit. I mean, of course Mars … Read More
Review: Wallows Model Tour in Las Vegas, Nevada
“It feels like a trampoline up here” remarks Dylan Minette. His bandmates agree with him, and so do I. Despite years of concerts, I have never found myself gripping onto … Read More
Review: Breakaway Music Festival in Columbus, Ohio
Featured image credit: Caleb Nikolich Have you ever seen memes about the emo to EDM pipeline? Because this musical path was alive and well at Breakaway Columbus. Immediately upon getting … Read More