You know, back when I bought my ticket to see Wallows, I think I did so reluctantly. Their first album was kind of a flop in my eyes, but they’ve had a bunch of really catchy songs and EPs since then. When they recently released their sophomore effort, Tell Me That It’s Over, I was finally convinced that I made the right choice. And having come back from the concert, I can confirm that I did!
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Welcome to Rockville
I’m happy that concerts are back in full swing, although I know a new strain of Rona is waiting in the wings. Regardless, I’m taking all the precautions I personally can and am getting back out there to enjoy live music! A new experience this year included heading down to Daytona Beach, Florida for Welcome to Rockville!
Read moreAWOLNATION – My Echo, My Shadow, My Covers & Me Album Review
The album name might be a mouthful, but AWOLNATION’s My Echo, My Shadow, My Covers & Me, is freaking excellent!
Read moreNew Music!
Some much needed new music from some awesome artists!
Read moreRed Hot Chili Peppers – Unlimited Love Album Review
The year was 2016 when we last got a Red Hot Chili Peppers. Their newest release, Unlimited Love, welcomes seventeen (!) new tracks and the return of longtime, off and on guitarist, John Frusciante!
Read moreDouble Album Review: The Linda Lindas & Wet Leg
This was originally just going to be a review of the new album, Growing Up, by The Linda Lindas, but then the Youtube algorithm shoved Wet Leg’s self-titled debut in my face, so now you get two for the price of one. It’s also helpful because it’s hard to elaborate on the phrase, “the whole album is amazing,” because they both were. But I’ll try.
Read more2022 Grammys
Frankly, I wasn’t planning on watching this year’s Grammy Awards, but then at the last minute hit record on my DVR. The reason being is this: over the last several years the Grammys have become a top 40 showcase, just like every other, lesser music-based awards shows. And that sucks.
Read moreNew Singles Review
So much new music I’m behind on! But not anymore. Keep reading to see what’s out there.
Read moreConcert Review: Foxy Shazam
I listened to Foxy Shazam’s new album in the nick of time! Just kidding, I couldn’t make that release date come any sooner. I’m just glad it came before I got to see the band live again for the first time since before their hiatus (that’s a long time!).
Read moreFoxy Shazam – The Heart Behead You Album Review
It feels like no time at all has passed since Foxy Shazam released their comeback album, Burn, in 2020, but I guess that’s what a still on-going pandemic will do to your brain. Anyways, I was tickled to learn a few months ago that they were releasing a new album, The Heart Behead You, a week before I’m due to see them live for the first time since 2014! Let’s break it down.
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