They’re energetic. They’re playful. They’re groovy. J*A*K*E & The Crystal Skulls are an indie, surf rock band that encapsulates the warmness of the west coast. Spearheaded by the tender vocals and personable lyrics by J*A*K*E, the group is a tight-knit unit that enjoys playing together and knows how to make the audience become involved. Their … J*A*K*E & The Crystal Skulls Live at Hive Mind (7/18/19)
History buffs and fans of The Velvet Underground rejoice. If you fall under both categories, then you’re in for a real treat. Recently, unseen footage has been brought forth by the G. Williams Jones Film and Video Archive at SMU. The treasured relic shows an anti-war concert/protest that took place on October 15th, 1969 at White … The Velvet Underground & The Dallas Peace Moratorium of 1969
John Dwyer locked into the rhythm during the Oh Sees performance on the NMF Main Stage, Friday, June 7th All Photos by Noah Tropf As the crowd buzzed with immense energy, quick chatter, excitement unbearable to contain; John Dwyer paces the stage. With a cigarette in his hand, soaking in the calm before the storm, … The Nelsonville Music Festival Through My Eyes
To say I was hyped for this show would be a serious understatement. The last time Canadian punks PUP came to our local concert city of Cleveland was for the BravoArtist Snowded in Fest at the tail end of 2017. Unfortunately, I was unable to go, which depressed me when thought of for the next … PUP, Ratboys And Casper Skulls At Beachland Ballroom
Saying Remo Drive is one of my top bands would be a soft understatement. When I saw the “Art School” video on a whim in high school, I was simultaneously blown away and hooked into the bouncy, yet angsty vibe of Remo Drive. Two years later, more weight gain and a college degree started, Remo … Remo Drive, Slow Bullet And Slow Pulp At Mahall’s
Photo Credit: https://twitter.com/yungblud/status/1022920700447916032 With a new wave of British bands coming out over the past couple of years and hitting the mainstream, quite most of them didn’t have enough personality or musically interesting to keep a hold of my attention after a couple of singles or an album or two. After the first 1975 record, … Yungblud Solidifies His Mish-Mash Sound On ‘Parents’
The community-driven Nelsonville Music Festival turns 15 this year, as the four-day musical showcase is scheduled to commence on June 6th and concludes on the 9th. The historic Stuart’s Opera House is the spearhead behind the festival, as the non-profit organization is responsible for producing numerous events throughout the year. All proceeds of NMF will … Nelsonville Music Festival Gets Ready For Its 15th Anniversary
Kiss, The American rival rock band to British phenomenon, The Beatles, has been performing for more than 45 years across the world. They started in early 1973 with Paul Stanley, Gene Simmons, Peter Criss and Ace Frehley. Still not sure of who they are by name? Well, you will definitely recognize their faces, specifically there … KISS: The Band That Never Ends
The past few months have seen no shortage of news from the grime and UK hip hop scene, with new music coming out regularly and big-name artists continuing to squabble back and forth. This piece will hopefully bring you up to speed, as a big summer for grime is awaits around the corner. “My Mixtape … Grime Tracker #2: Grime Disco, Upcoming Slowthai Record & More
Do you ever hear a new song but as you are listening to it, it starts to remind you of another song? Many singer/songwriters are accused of stealing other artists’ songs, and this happens more than you think it does. New or old this has been happening for many many years now. From The Beatles … Poetry or Piracy: Artists That Were Accused of Stealing Music