NEW YORK, NY—The Von Bondies have been in the biz for a decade, they’ve been backed by Sire Records—one of the industry’s giants—and the band’s frontman has even made news headlines around the globe for being involved in a blow with Jack White. But despite all of that—and a four-year hiatus—the Detroit rockers’ New York show was held at the Bowery’s smallest venue, Mercury Lounge. Read More...
MONTCLAIR, NJ—On an unseasonably warm Sunday night in February, two capable Buckeye State outfits conquered North Jersey’s newest high-profile concert...
NEW YORK, NY—As the members of the St. Louis band Ludo ran onto the stage at the Highline Ballroom, the theme from The Neverending Story was billowing from the speakers. Not only did this rouse a cheeky smile as it stirred my brilliant childhood memories of Atreyu and Falkor, but it set up the quirkiness of the gig from the get-go. When it comes to this crazy group, however, it seems no theme song—no matter how wild—can really do these guys justice. Read More...
NEW YORK, NY—What happens when you combine the passion of classical music, the grunt of punk and the beauty of...
SAYREVILLE, NJ—If asked beforehand, I’d have sworn up and down that The Bakerton Group (the jam band side-project from the Clutch dudes) was opening this show—apparently not so much. Instead the crowd at Starland was treated to the UK’s Viking Skull and Chicago post-(instru)metallers Russian Circles. Well, alright. Read More...
NEW YORK, NY—For the past three holiday seasons, Twisted Sister has illuminated the tri-state area with their own brand of...
NEW YORK, NY—What is it that’s helped Fall Out Boy become so much more successful than its emo counterparts? What exactly is responsible for helping FOB’s albums reach mutli-platinum selling status? Is it because of lead singer Patrick Stump’s killer vocals (which have been hand picked for collaborations by artists like Timbaland and The Roots). Or is it because of Fall Out Boy’s poster pansy Pete Wentz —the entrepreneur, father, husband and MTV host —who brings constant fame and media attention to the group? Read More...
NEW YORK, NY—Walking past retail stores with every inch of window space conquered by red and green I was starting...
BROOKLYN, NY—New York City’s Secret Machines have toured regularly since the release of their first full-length album, Now Here Is...
ASBURY PARK, NJ—The Wonder Bar is the Jersey Shore’s own Thing That Wouldn’t Die. The place is still open and...
