Happy Music Monday! Listen to Music Monday Mix #1 Looking for some new music this week? Here's a mini mix of songs I've been loving lately! "Holy Water" by Normandie"Silence is Golden" by Trash Boat"Good Grief" by Cleopatrick"Let's Go" by The Beaches"Boilermaker" by Royal Blood"F.I.N.E." by Too Close To Touch"Figure it Out" by Parlour Suns"God's …
Merch Roast:The Good, the Bad, and the Mediocre!
Merchandise (aka merch) is one of the most important ways for bands to make money, and for fans to rep their favorite musicians. But is your band's copycat Thrasher hoodie really that cute? (Hint: Probably not.) I put out the call for bands and artists who would let me rag on their ratty t-shirts and …
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Best Albums of Spring 2019!
For as long as I've been writing this blog, I've had the pleasure of reviewing amazing music from artists that I previously enjoyed, but also those who were new to me. While I was impressed by many of the bands who sent in music to be reviewed, there are albums that still stick out in …
Show Experience: The Road to Muñoz-Stock
Local shows are always a blast, and Long Island ones are no exception! My first show back since Vermont didn't disappoint. Organized by progressive punk group, The Muckrakers, the event served as a "pre-party" and fundraiser for Muñoz-Stock 2019, an annual festival of music, art, and video games hosted at Station Sports Family Fun Center …
Conversations With Blood Root
[Image courtesy of Taylor Wafford] "Native to the east coast, blooming in the springtime, The Bloodroot flower is known for it’s beautiful above-ground appearance and hearty, “bloody” roots just beneath the surface. The same sentiment can be found in the sounds of Blood Root." Currently based out of Nashville, Tennesee, Taylor Wafford has taken on …