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Op-Ed: Dream “Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster” Takeovers

Hannah Wilson07.2020Miscellaneous, Music, Opinion, Theme ParksLeave a Comment

My top two interests: music and theme parks. Naturally, this makes Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith at Disney’s Hollywood Studios a natural favorite.  Opened in 1999, Rock ‘n’ Roller … Read More

Hannah WilsonOp-Ed: Dream “Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster” Takeovers07.23.2020

Review: TWICE “MORE & MORE”

Hannah Wilson07.2020Album Review, Music, New Music, Opinion, ReviewsLeave a Comment

Admittedly, I was a little late to the k-pop craze. I knew a few BTS songs, and I understood the appeal — I just couldn’t picture sitting down and listening … Read More

Hannah WilsonReview: TWICE “MORE & MORE”07.13.2020

Review: BLACKPINK “How You Like That”

Hannah Wilson07.2020Music, New Music, Opinion, ReviewsLeave a Comment

If you have a Twitter, you’ve seen one.   Over the last few years, it’s become expected that a viral tweet will have replies full of k-pop idol videos. These focus … Read More

Hannah WilsonReview: BLACKPINK “How You Like That”07.03.2020

Review: Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers in Cincinnati, OH

Hannah Wilson01.2020Album Review, Concert Review, Live Music, Music, New Music, Opinion, ReviewsLeave a Comment

Scrolling through Facebook, I see a sponsored post from my local venue, Bogarts: “Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers SOLD OUT!” The comments are… a bit of a mixed bag, to … Read More

Hannah WilsonReview: Hobo Johnson & The Lovemakers in Cincinnati, OH01.12.2020

Review: Taking Back Sunday in Cincinnati, Ohio

Hannah Wilson11.2019Concert Review, Live Music, Music, OpinionLeave a Comment

Taking Back Sunday – Cincinnati There are two things I’m a sucker for — Taking Back Sunday, and full album tours. The Tell All Your Friends Anniversary Tour surely delivered. … Read More

Hannah WilsonReview: Taking Back Sunday in Cincinnati, Ohio11.01.2019

Review: The Regrettes in Cleveland, Ohio

Hannah Wilson09.2019Concert Review, Live Music, Music, New Music, OpinionLeave a Comment

Image credit: The Clash Magazine My little sister once tweeted: God is a Woman, and her name is Lydia Night. The tweet was favorited by Night, as well as Dylan … Read More

Hannah WilsonReview: The Regrettes in Cleveland, Ohio09.18.2019

Review: Sad Summer Fest in Columbus, Ohio

Hannah Wilson08.2019MiscellaneousLeave a Comment

Let’s be real — Sad Summer Festival had a lot to live up to. The event quickly became deemed “the new Warped Tour” as the most famous alternative/emo festival finally … Read More

Hannah WilsonReview: Sad Summer Fest in Columbus, Ohio08.09.2019

Review: Mayday Parade in Cincinnati, Ohio

Hannah Wilson01.2019Concert Review, Live Music, Music, New MusicLeave a Comment

Mayday Parade If you know me at all, you know how proud I am of being an ex-emo. Well, I guess “ex” is a strong term. After all, I did … Read More

Hannah WilsonReview: Mayday Parade in Cincinnati, Ohio01.15.2019

Review: Finals Vans Warped Tour in Cincinnati, OH

Hannah Wilson08.2018Concert Review, Live Music, Music, Opinion, ReviewsLeave a Comment

It’s the end of an era — in November, Vans Warped Tour announced that the summer of 2018 would be the last cross country run. It was 1995 when the … Read More

Hannah WilsonReview: Finals Vans Warped Tour in Cincinnati, OH08.20.2018

Review: Taking Back Sunday with Coheed & Cambria in Columbus, OH

Hannah Wilson08.2018Concert Review, Live Music, MusicLeave a Comment

Taking Back Sunday This July, I attended the rock show to end all rock shows. The Story So Far, Taking Back Sunday, and Coheed & Cambria took on Express Live! … Read More

Hannah WilsonReview: Taking Back Sunday with Coheed & Cambria in Columbus, OH08.11.2018

Album Review: Parallel Person by Varsity

Hannah Wilson04.2018Album Review, Music, New Music, OpinionLeave a Comment

I don’t know about you, but spring into summer is when I want to break out some indie music and drive around with the windows down. Varsity’s sophomore LP, Parallel … Read More

Hannah WilsonAlbum Review: Parallel Person by Varsity04.27.2018

Review: They Might Be Giants in Covington, KY

Hannah Wilson04.2018Concert Review, Live Music, Music, OpinionLeave a Comment

I essentially grew up with Doctor Worm as my pediatrician — by that I mean, my parents were obsessed with They Might Be Giants, so my childhood was full of … Read More

Hannah WilsonReview: They Might Be Giants in Covington, KY04.27.2018

The Right and Wrong Ways to Hate Taylor Swift

Hannah Wilson09.2017Celebrities, Miscellaneous, Music, New Music, OpinionLeave a Comment

Header image credit to Billboard It seems to be that the most controversial and dividing opinion is where you stand on international pop star Taylor Swift. I don’t have to … Read More

Hannah WilsonThe Right and Wrong Ways to Hate Taylor Swift09.13.2017

Concert Review: The Orwells in Columbus, Ohio

Hannah Wilson06.2017Concert Review, Live Music, Music, OpinionLeave a Comment

“Ha, look at that guy,” I remark as a man with flowing black hair zips by on a skateboard. “He’s totally going to The Orwells” I joke. That’s when I … Read More

Hannah WilsonConcert Review: The Orwells in Columbus, Ohio06.20.2017
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