90s Shoegaze Vanguards Majesty Crush Reissue 'Fan' EP
by Michael Major - Feb 20, 2024
Majesty Crush release a new accompanying visual for “Horse” from Fan, along with fresh intel on the single – bassist Hobey Echlin tells, “‘Horse' was written about a friend who was going through addiction in a way that was sympathetic and even empathetic. The music itself was pretty dark for us, bass riff dark churn.
Legendary Rockers TESLA Release Double LP 'Real To Reel Vol I' For Record Store Day
by Michael Major - Feb 19, 2024
Originally released on June 5, 2007, Real to Reel Vol I is a cover song studio album that pays homage to classic rock tunes from the late 1960s and early 1970s. TESLA brings their unique touch to these iconic tracks, recorded using analog tape and vintage equipment, with a dedication to preserving the raw, authentic sound of the era.
The 2024 George London Award Winners Have Been Announced
by Blair Ingenthron - Feb 17, 2024
The 2024 George London Award Winners Have Been Announced, including soprano Katerina Burton, mezzo-sopranos Emily Treigle and Erin Wagner, tenor Samuel White, and baritones Benjamin Dickerson and Darren Drone.
Chameleons Announce Winter 2024 Tour Dates
by Michael Major - Feb 12, 2024
Formed in Greater Manchester in 1981 by singer and bassist Mark Burgess, Chameleons have remained one of the city's most revered bands among musos ever since their inception. With notable fans including the likes of Noel Gallgher to Interpol, The Charlatans to Moby, their music has been passed down through the generations.
McCoy Center To Present The Temptations And The Four Tops This June
by A.A. Cristi - Feb 8, 2024
Motown legends The Temptations and The Four Tops will perform at the McCoy Center for the Arts on June 11. With a combined 17 Number One songs on Billboard's R&B charts, these iconic groups continue to captivate audiences worldwide. Don't miss this unforgettable night of classic hits and timeless harmonies.
Bikini Kill Announces 2024 North American Tour Dates
by Michael Major - Feb 5, 2024
After an exhilarating reunion in 2019 which marked their first full shows since 1997, the legendary feminist punk band has just announced a slew of North American tour dates. The new US stint offers fans another chance to experience their formidable live show during a time when we need their political rally cry more than ever.
Review: WHISKEY & SODA at The Off-Central Players
by Drew Eberhard - Feb 3, 2024
“IMAGINE...” a table is set, where a meeting is to soon take place between Britain’s First Female Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, and an Ex-Beatle, John Lennon. This is what is laid forth in Ben Randall’s Whiskey & Soda currently onstage at the Off-Central Players.
Shoegaze Vanguards Majesty Crush Announce Career-Spanning Double LP
by Michael Major - Jan 29, 2024
The band's frontman/vocalist David Stroughter, guitarist Mike Segal, bassist Hobey Echlin and drummer Odell Nails created a form of dream pop that was charged and uncompromising at a time when many were succeeding on an international level for merely recycling sounds originated by bigger bands.