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ShoalsFest Announces Lineup for 2026

Just days after announcing that Jason Isbell’s ShoalsFest is returning to McFarland Park in Florence, AL, the lineup is here.
Concert Reviews

Alice Cooper at Sand Mountain Amphitheater in Albertville, AL

At 78 years old, Alice Cooper continues to prove why he is a rock-and-roll legend, and he put on a wildly entertaining show in Albertville.
Concert Reviews

They Might Be Giants at The Majestic Theatre in Detroit, MI

They Might Be Giants turned back time in Detroit, showing that even after four decades, they can still put on one heck of a show.
Concert Reviews

Dethklok and Amon Amarth at the Brooklyn Paramount in Brooklyn, NY

Dethklok and Amon Amarth join forces to crush NYC as part of their Amonklok Conquest Tour with support from Brooklyn’s own Castle Rat.
Concert Reviews

Little Miss Nasty at Chapel of Bones in Raleigh, NC

A night of dangerous beauty and carnal power: Little Miss Nasty’s empowering, sweat-drenched spectacle blurred the line between high art and pure seduction.
Concert Reviews

Biffy Clyro at House of Blues in Chicago, IL

After postponing their North American tour due to visa errors, Biffy Clyro finally made it back Stateside, and it was totally worth the wait!

Alice Cooper at Sand Mountain Amphitheater in Albertville, AL

May 4, 2026 Comments Off

At 78 years old, Alice Cooper continues to prove why he is a rock-and-roll legend, and he put on a wildly entertaining show in Albertville.

They Might Be Giants at The Majestic Theatre in Detroit, MI

May 2, 2026 Comments Off

They Might Be Giants turned back time in Detroit, showing that even after four decades, they can still put on one heck of a show.

Dethklok and Amon Amarth at the Brooklyn Paramount in Brooklyn, NY

May 2, 2026 Comments Off

Dethklok and Amon Amarth join forces to crush NYC as part of their Amonklok Conquest Tour with support from Brooklyn’s own Castle Rat.

Little Miss Nasty at Chapel of Bones in Raleigh, NC

May 1, 2026 Comments Off

A night of dangerous beauty and carnal power: Little Miss Nasty’s empowering, sweat-drenched spectacle blurred the line between high art and pure seduction.

Biffy Clyro at House of Blues in Chicago, IL

April 29, 2026 Comments Off

After postponing their North American tour due to visa errors, Biffy Clyro finally made it back Stateside, and it was totally worth the wait!

Kenny Wayne Shepherd at Hard Rock Live in Gary, IN

April 29, 2026 Comments Off

Kenny Wayne Shepherd revisits his debut album as he brings his Ledbetter Heights: 30th Anniversary Tour to the Hard Rock Live in Gary.

ShoalsFest Announces Lineup for 2026

May 5, 2026 Comments Off

Just days after announcing that Jason Isbell’s ShoalsFest is returning to McFarland Park in Florence, AL, the lineup is here.

Vans Warped Tour Announces Official Line Up

March 10, 2026 Comments Off

After a successful 30th anniversary in 2025, Vans Warped Tour returns in 2026 with new cities, returning fan favorites, and a fresh wave of rising […]

BottleRock Festival Announces 2026 Lineup

January 13, 2026 Comments Off

BottleRock, the renowned first taste of summer, returns in 2026 with its traditionally powerful and diverse festival lineup, featuring over 80 musical acts.

Interview with Phil X

May 30, 2025 Comments Off

Phil X was kind enough to stop by for a chat about his new album with The Drills, Pow Right in the Kisser.

Interview with Tim Nordwind of OK Go

May 6, 2025 Comments Off

OK Go just released their 5th studio album, And the Adjacent Possible. Founding bassist, Tim Nordwind, discusses the last 11 years and creating new music.

Interview with Jedd Hughes

March 8, 2025 Comments Off

Jedd Hughes jumped on a call with us to discuss his life as an artist, songwriter, session player, and sideman.

Interview with Lydia Cash

March 7, 2025 Comments Off

Chicago-based artist and musician Lydia Cash was kind enough to come and talk to us about writing, painting, performing, and, of course, her upcoming album.

Interview with Davy Knowles

March 2, 2025 Comments Off

Davy Knowles, lured by the promise of tea and chocolate Hob Nobs, was kind enough to come in to speak with us about his new […]

Interview with Edmer Abante

February 18, 2025 Comments Off

We finally sat down for a long overdue catch-up with Edmer Abante (or “Mer” as he’s known in Chicago music circles).

Location Lost by Failure

April 20, 2026 Comments Off

This album will undoubtedly satisfy the core fans of Failure, and hopefully bring a lot more to the fold with this cathartic, deeply personal […]

Chasing the Hydra by Crimson Glory

April 10, 2026 Comments Off

In Greek/Roman mythology, the Hydra was killed by Hercules, but not even he could kill off this band. Proof that great music never dies.

Too Fast to Die by Archspire

April 3, 2026 Comments Off

The upcoming release, Too Fast to Die, from Vancouver-based technical death metal band Archspire, shows that independent music is still viable in 2026.