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
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: They Might Be Giants in Covington, KY
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
Concert Review: The Orwells in Columbus, Ohio
“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
Review: Famous Last Words in Newport, KY
If you know me, you know two words that will get me to listen to a record — concept album. So when post-hardcore outfit Famous Last Words approached me inviting … Read More
Mayday Parade Concert Review
“That is one emotional dude” remarks the man standing behind me. Known for powerful vocals and sometimes tear jerking lyrics, I had the privilege of seeing Mayday Parade on their … Read More
Review: Postmodern Jukebox in Cincinnati, OH
In a time when nostalgia and Miley Cyrus are all the rage — Postmodern Jukebox saw a market and ran with it. It was fitting that the show was … Read More
Review: Here Come The Mummies in Cincinnati, OH
What sets Here Come The Mummies apart? Sure, the makeup is eccentric and the music is like no other — but what really makes this band special is their chemistry: … Read More
Concert Review: Seasick Steve (if that’s his real name) at Wembley
Seasick Steve’s big break came in the UK, when he was featured on the iconic BBC music program(me) “Jools Holland’s Hootenanny” (cooler than it sounds) over ten years ago. The … Read More
Review: The Front Bottoms in Cincinnati, Ohio
There are a lot of factors that go into making a great show. And if I can say anything for this show, it’s that the atmosphere, and for lack of … Read More
Concert Review: Rooney Secret Show – Hollywood, CA 3/22/16
Last night in Hollywood Rooney performed a secret show to premiere their new music video for “My Heart Beats 4 U.” The band, fronted by Robert Schwartzman, rocked the Hollywood bar … Read More
Concert Review: All Time Low Future Hearts Tour
Like many other fourteen-year-old girls, All Time Low was the first band of which I ever considered myself a fan. I blogged about them, wore T-shirts, bracelets, bought new CDs, … Read More
Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros, Live in Cincinnati
Maybe people have a point when they complain that too many artists rely on too much technology these days, particularly when playing live. Perhaps it’s a matter of economics … Read More
Concert Review: In Flames at The Canyon Club 2/20
The Swedish Metal band, In Flames has been around for the better part of two decades. With 11 studio albums, their most recent being 2014’s Siren Charms, they show no … Read More