Author Alison Kopki

March 9, 2011 2

When a band’s influences and musical tastes run in the vein of the ‘80s metal scene, it’s not surprising to...

We Came As Romans @ Blender Theatre

February 23, 2011 0

NEW YORK, NY—You knew you were in the right place for the Rock Yourself To Sleep Tour with a slew...

Interview with Shawn Milke from Alesana: Stepping Stones

February 2, 2011 2

Themes found throughout the music of self-proclaimed ‘sweetcore’ band Alesana range from Greek mythology to Edgar Allan Poe, but there’s...

Valencia @ Highline Ballroom

January 19, 2011 1

NEW YORK, NY—It’s amazing how sometimes the Highline Ballroom can feel like a large music hall and then other times...

Interview with JB Brubaker of August Burns Red: Bringing It Home

November 24, 2010 2

When JB Brubaker of metal band August Burns Red said, “We’ve been doing a lot of touring the last year...

Suicide Silence/Mychildren Mybride @ Starland Ballroom

November 24, 2010 0

SAYREVILLE, NJ—I took a seat in the back and slightly center for one of the hardest shows I’ve attended at...

Interview with Sierra Kusterbeck from VersaEmerge: Feeding Vultures

November 17, 2010 0

There seemed to be some stardust still left in Sierra Kusterbeck’s eyes the day before setting out on the first...

Warped Tour @ Susquehanna Bank Center

August 10, 2010 0

CAMDEN, NJ—Without Warped Tour, I probably would never venture outside during the summer, let alone stay out in the heat...

Interview with I See Stars: Reunited And It Feels So Good