Intervention "The World Is Screaming" Album Review
This album brings to mind soundtracks of teen movies of the early 2000s, as well as the rock bands so often seen performing in them that leave you wondering if the band is real or fictional. There is no question when it comes to this band, Intervention is the real deal.
JER "Bothered/Unbothered" Album Review
Any fans of ska or punk with a focus on lyricism are sure to fall in love with JER’s debut album, Bothered/Unbothered. Easily a contender for Album of the Year, JER tears it up from start to finish with heavy-hitting lyrics, high-energy melodies, and a smashing horn section.
Faye Webster | Nashville, TN
By the end of the first song Faye Webster had every single one of us under a spell, not even the photographers moved from their spots in the photo pit while she sang, and if she didn’t have you after “Better Distractions” then the end of the trance-like repetition of “Right Side of My Neck” would have locked you in for the rest of the night.
My Chemical Romance | Nashville, TN
Nashville was not ok this past Tuesday as My Chemical Romance made their first stop in the music city in over a decade. Fans of all eras crowded the streets and many camped out overnight to get the best spots in the pit. This is the band's full first reunion tour since they took their hiatus back in 2013 and after 3 years of postponed shows due to the pandemic, they were finally making their debut with supporting acts Turnstile and Dilly Dally.
The Untold "Red Horizons" Single Review
Chicago’s The Untold continue to push their limits and create catchy, yet emotional music with their new song ‘Red Horizons’, the third single off their upcoming two-part album Thunder and Water: Act One.
Pianos Become The Teeth "Drift" Album Review
With Drift, Pianos Become the Teeth have created a body of work that rivals the best in their immaculate discography. It is truly the embodiment of beauty out of agony, an astounding 37-minute epic meticulously crafted by a veteran band with plenty of gas left in the tank.
Wavves | Nashville, TN
It's been 12 years since King of the Beach was released and Wavves is still bringing the same level of energy as they did back in 2010. To celebrate this hit record, Wavves embarked on a national anniversary tour with Smut (Chicago, IL) and BOYO (Los Angeles, CA).
Rarity | Chicago, IL
Rarity & Telltale played at Downstairs Subterranean on Sunday, August 14th alongside Chicago locals Long Gone & Bad Planning as part of their tour around Excellency Music Festival