Review and photos by Liza Wilson- Singer/songwriter Ricky Montgomery doesn’t have the typical origin story. After several years in the business, and achieving moderate success, he was nonetheless about to … Read More
Concert Review: COIN, Bogart’s, Cincinnati, OH
Photos and review by Liza Wilson I am not afraid of concert journalism anymore, I realized after photographing and reviewing COIN on their most recent tour. COIN is back and … Read More
A Vampire Weekend Weekend! Concert Review: Icon Music Festival Stage, Cincinnati, OH/Everwise Amphitheater, Indianapolis, IN
Photos by Liza Wilson Vampire Weekend are a clever lot. Not just musically and lyrically, which they are, but as businessmen. People don’t really buy music anymore, of course, and … Read More
Album Review- Sam Evian, “Plunge”
These days, a lot of young folks find new music on their Tik-Toks, while some of us old folks rely on store/restaurant music systems, TV and movie soundtracks, and NPR, … Read More
Album Review- Cage the Elephant, “Neon Pill”
You can always count on Cage the Elephant. After releasing four advance singles (and an additional track to Alternative and AAA radio) from their sixth long-player, Bowling Green, Kentucky’s favorite … Read More
Concert Review: Avenged Sevenfold, Heritage Bank, Cincinnati, OH
This review is by Pop Culture Beast photographer Liza Wilson: Avenged Sevenfold took the stage of Heritage Bank Center recently in Cincinnati. The West Coast metal band released their eighth … Read More
Album Review- Vampire Weekend, “Only God Was Above Us”
Vampire Weekend is the Tears For Fears of their generation, at least when it comes to the pace of putting out new albums. It’s been five years since Vampire Weekend … Read More
Album Review- Cannons, “Heartbeat Highway”
Cannons have some heat on them lately thanks to the new trend of so-called sped-up versions of songs heard mostly widely on TikTok. The song getting them all the attention … Read More
Album Review- Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, “Bauhaus Staircase”
I do not believe that Bauhaus Staircase is a great album because Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (a.k.a. OMD) are my favorite band. OMD are my favorite band because they … Read More
Festival Preview: Bourbon and Beyond, Louisville, KY Sept. 14-17
Festivals have had a rough go of it post-pandemic, especially in the Midwest. Bourbon & Beyond in Louisville has soldiered on. Last year, after a break for COVID, the festival … Read More
Album Review – Thompson Twins “Box”
Funny thing the Internet and streaming music. First of all, we all have to move away from this myth that “everything’s available to stream.” It’s not. Some stuff is available, … Read More
Album Review – Depeche Mode, Momento Mori
This past spring, Depeche Mode has commenced its 2023 tour for its latest album, Momento Mori. The album was released in March to great reviews. After living with it for … Read More
Concert Review: Crash Test Dummies, Ludlow Garage, Cincinnati, OH
Like many groups, Crash Test Dummies legacy is primarily tied to one big, hit single. In their native Canada, they’ve notched five top-ten hits and four additional top-40 appearances. However, … Read More
Concert Review: They Might Be Giants, Madison Live, Covington, KY
Photo AND review by Liza Wilson They Might Be Giants embarked on a sold out tour to celebrate the 30th anniversary of their album hit “Flood” which was released at … Read More