Julian Velard, The Islington, London Pianist, singer-songwriter and entertainer Julian Velard made a welcome return to The Islington on Sunday night, rounding off his latest European visit on what have … Read More
Movie Review: Bohemian Rhapsody
After almost a decade in development, the new Freddie Mercury and Queen biopic is finally out. The movie, Bohemian Rhapsody, tells the story of the legendary rock band’s career from … Read More
The Spice Girls Are Back! (mostly)
Spice Girls Reunion Tour Oh joyous day! Four-fifths of the Spice Girls are getting back together and hitting the road. SRight now it is just UK dates – these ladies … Read More
DVD Review: John Lennon & Yoko Ono- Imagine/Gimme Some Truth
Gimme Some Truth John Lennon would’ve turned 78 this year. Now almost 38 years after his tragic death, Lennon’s music continues to live on through countless reissues and remasters of … Read More
Concert Review: Dar Williams at City Winery
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
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