The Aquarian

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Oh, Taking Back Sunday.. how deep our relationship continues to go. What can be said about Taking Back Sunday that...

Lovers & Lifers: The Dirty Nil

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Chatting with the upbeat face of today’s punk rock scene. From the opening slug of “Celebration” to the closing twinkle...

The Maine – It Comes With Age

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The Maine is what one would describe as the working man’s emo. They were never handed anything on a silver...

A Personal Look at Stand Atlantic With Frontwoman Bonnie Fraser

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Stand Atlantic may seem like an overnight success, but they’re far from it. The pop punk band has spent years...

Daisy Grenade Has Fun (Like They Should)

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Buzz

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If you’re in the punk scene and have your ear to the ground, you may have already discovered the electric new...

Happy Release Day, Incendiary!

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A discussion with the guitarist of the beloved, rocking ‘product of New York.’ Hardcore is having a massive resurgence. Bands...

Waterparks at TLA / May 19, 2023

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Concerts

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The first time I saw Waterparks live was in 2017 during the Double Dare era. They only had 1 album out and...

Lovejoy Sets Out for a Genre-Bending Summer on New EP

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Albums

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Previous to this EP, I had not heard of Lovejoy. With over 700k Instagram followers and over two million Spotify...

Say Anything at the Bowery Ballroom / April 29, 2023

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Concerts

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Say Anything is one of the shining achievements of early 2000’s emo. They created the perfect blend of sarcastic pessimism and lightheartedness....

The Amity Affliction’s Best Album Yet Is on the Way

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Albums

April 28, 2023 0

The Amity Affliction is universally regarded as one of the definitive metalcore bands of the last decade. Albums like Chasing Ghosts (2012), Let...

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PREMIERE: Whitney Tai’s Stunning Strength & ‘Simulation’

#THROWBACK: Bob Dylan, August 3, 1995

Rising Star bodie Finds Inspiration in Faith & Music

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The Allman Betts Band—Keep On Growing

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The Spectacle of Phish at Madison Square Garden on NYE / December 31, 2024

Getting Behind the Mule: Gov’t Mule at Beacon Theatre / December 30, 2024

Quarters of Change at Brooklyn Steel / December 13, 2024

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HOT ROCKS: New Releases from Green Day, Stone Temple Pilots, Liam Gallagher, DIO, and Sepultura

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Makin Waves: Dirty Jersey Dozen

On The Record: Laura Nyro’s Massive ‘Hear My Song,’ plus the Rain Parade

Makin Waves: Top 10 Jersey Indie Albums

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Queued Up: Exploring the World of Bong Joon-Ho (‘Parasite’), plus ‘Doctor Sleep,’ ‘The Siren,’ ‘Scandalous,’ ‘Untouchable,’ and more.

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Discover New Live Music for the New Year in New York City

Start 2025 with Good Live Music in NYC

Rock the Old Year/New Year with Live Music

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Phish’s Mike Gordon & Jon Fishman Perform at Bernie Sanders Super Tuesday Rally

Everyone Is on the Same Page in Taking Back Sunday

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The Maine – It Comes With Age

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