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
Concert Review: The 1975, MegaCorp Pavilion, Newport, KY.
(Review by Liza Wilson) The 1975 returned to the midwest to perform in Greater Cincinnati for the first time in over three years. The show sold out shortly after tickets … Read More
Concert Review: ENHYPEN, Wintrust Arena, Chicago, IL
ENHYPEN is nothing short of successful. With over five major awards in their native Korea, the band has made quite a name for itself since their debut two years ago. … Read More
Concert Review: Declan McKenna, Kemba Live, Columbus, OH
Photos: Liza Wilson Singer/songwriters are doing decent business at the moment and reaching wider audiences. Many are landing tracks in the charts on both sides of the Atlantic, while some … Read More
Concert Review: The Driver Era, PromoWest Pavilion at Ovation Music Center, Newport, KY
There seems to be a trend in the entertainment business of actors pursuing careers in music, despite finding success on the big and small screen. Jared Leto (30 Seconds to … Read More
Concert Review: China Crisis, Ludlow Garage, Cincinnati, OH
Talk about one of the 80s most overlooked groups. China Crisis emerged from the same Liverpool scene that brought us the likes of Echo & The Bunnymen, The Teardrop Explodes … Read More