Since I just reviewed Declan McKenna’s newest musical release, Zeroes, I figured I’d throw it back to the time I got to see him live! And at an incredibly tiny, local venue for that matter! Bliss. This guy is a true talent for his youth and I enjoyed every second of the performance. Even my friend who I dragged along with me had a great time! Once we’re out of this quarantine hell, go catch him in concert!
Read moreAlbum Review: Declan McKenna – Zeroes
I’m so mad at myself for waiting almost a whole week to listen to Declan McKenna’s new album, Zeroes. It’s been three years since his debut release, and then this record has had its release date pushed way too many times. Although, I suppose it was ultimately worth the wait because it was a spectacular listen!
Read morePoetry Review: Crush by Richard Siken
It’s been a little while since I’ve cracked open a book of poetry, but Richard Siken’s Crush just so happened to randomly enter my orbit, and I’m so glad it did! This is not your typical collection of poems, it’s essentially broken the rules to deliver something that is at times gut-wrenching and at others beautiful. It’s things like these that always keep my love of reading and writing poetry alive.
Read moreThe Boys – Season 2, Episodes 1-3
The Boys are back and I am so excited to get back into the lives of these degenerates! Luckily, I had a much shorter wait than most of the fans who watched the first season when it was initially released, but that doesn’t mean I was any less anxious for new content! And even though the first three episodes are all that’s at our disposal, it was plenty to keep our minds occupied until this coming Friday.
Read moreLabor Day Movie Weekend
So many movies over this holiday weekend! Overall, they were very pleasing, which is quite the feat especially given that some titles I had never heard of until about ten minutes before I decided to watch them. Below is a quick synopsis and my fast take on each of them. Enjoy!
Read moreBook Review: Words on Bathroom Walls by Julia Walton
It’s only been a few weeks since I first ventured out to theaters, and Words on Bathroom Walls was the first film I decided to see. This decision was made solely based on the trailer I randomly stumbled across on Youtube one day. With that being said, it came as a bit of a surprise to me when I saw this movie was an adaptation of the book of the same name written by Julia Walton. Naturally, when I got home I immediately ordered the book since I was so fond of the film. In my head, I assumed that not much had changed from text to screen, so I didn’t even give it second thought.
Read moreSeether – Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum Album Review
As I sat down to draw late this afternoon, I decided it was time give the new album from Seether a listen. I know it’s only been a little over a week since it’s dropped, but I felt like I shouldn’t delay this adventure any longer – and I was right to think that! Si Vis Pacem, Para Bellum was a solid ride through the rock landscape for just over 50 minutes of my life, and I couldn’t ever regret it.
Read moreMrs. America Miniseries Review
The beat goes on with my attempt to watch more of the Emmy nominees before the actual Emmy Awards ceremony airs on September 20th. So with that, I landed on FX for Hulu’s nine part miniseries, Mrs. America. Talk about a star-studded affair! Even the small parts were played by well-known actors!
Read moreFan Art Friday: Will Butler
For the past two weeks I’ve been obsessively listening to Arcade Fire and my desire to see live music is at its desperate peak! I think back to the two times I was able to see Arcade Fire live in 2014 and 2018, and both instances were incredible. True talents, every one of them! Anyways, the younger Butler, William, has ventured into solo work, and I loved his first album’s cover so much that I drew it.
Read moreConcert Throwback: Hawthorne Heights
On this concert throwback, I chose to feature Ohio’s very own Hawthorne Heights. I would consider this band the pinnacle of emo and they fully embrace it which I love so much. Couple that with the fact that I’ve seen them at least seven times in concert, if not more. I’ve seen them at small and large venues, as support and headliners, but either way they put on one hell of a show! And they love their fans. It’s always clear when I see them live or check in with them on social media that they just want to make music that people like and can connect with. If you’ve never listened to “Ohio is for Lovers,” then embrace your emo side and blast that song for all to hear! The pictures below celebrate the first time I saw them, and subsequently had ringing in my ears for a few days (my friend was actually sitting on the amp). Enjoy my youthful glow and the glitter guitars!
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