Review: Dar Williams, City Winery, Chicago Lots of shows, gigantic or intimate, can collapse or sail into your happy memories based on the venue. Taylor Swift sure did her best … Read More
New Music Friday: St. Lenox’s “Ten Fables of Young Ambition and Passionate Love”
Ten Fables of Young Ambition and Passionate Love Singer-songwriter Andrew Choi (aka St. Lenox) thankfully makes it easy for the lazy music critic. Rather than having to fumble toward … Read More
Blu-Ray Review: “Yes LIVE at The Apollo”
In 2018 the classic ProgRock band YES celebrated their 50th anniversary with a LIVE performance at the world famous Apollo Theatre. Founding member and original vocalist Jon Anderson plus former … Read More
Concert Review: Dave Matthews Band at the Hollywood Bowl
Dave Matthews Band September 10, 2018 Hollyood Bowl On Sept. 10th, Dave Matthews Band played to a sold-out audience at the Hollywood Bowl. It was the last performance of their … Read More
David Lynch and Angelo Badalamenti release new (old) single
David Lynch and his Twin Peaks composer Angelo Badalamenti have just unearthed an album’s worth of the pair’s unreleased musical collaborations from the early ’90s. This experimental jazz collection arrives … Read More
Album Review: Paul McCartney- Egypt Station
Nearly five decades after the Beatles’ split, Paul McCartney has had quite the career. Whether it be with his band Wings or by himself, the man has delivered a somewhat … Read More
Album Review: The Adicts- The Albums 1982-87
Cherry Red Records have released yet another box set full of CDs. Coming from their Captain Oi division, the label has devoted a box set to the career of UK … Read More
Review: Finals Vans Warped Tour in Cincinnati, OH
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
Review: Taking Back Sunday with Coheed & Cambria in Columbus, OH
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
Music News: Soundwars Studios to Host Mental Health Awareness Gallery Show
Soundwars Studios to host gallery show with the You Rock Foundation It’s estimated that nearly twenty million people are affected by depression in the United States. Left untreated, depression can … Read More
Interview: Dez Fafara of Devildriver Talks to Robin
Dez Fafara talks to Robin I got the chance to sit down and chat with Dez Fafara, we discussed topics ranging from his recent performance at the Inkcarceration Festival, and … Read More
CD/DVD Review: The Rolling Stones “No Security San Jose ’99”
The Rolling Stones: No Security The Rolling Stones are back with another title in their long running “From The Vault” series. This time out the band has released a stellar … Read More
Music Album: Gravity by Bullet For My Valentine releases June 29
Bullet For My Valentine releases “Gravity” June 29 The Welsh metal band Bullet For My Valentine is releasing their latest album, titled “Gravity” today, June 29th. With this new … Read More
Concert Review: Drake Bell, Cincinnati, Ohio
Drake Bell I didn’t grow up with Nickelodeon’s Drake & Josh, but my kids did, especially my youngest who discovered it after it ceased production. Of even more interest to … Read More