When one of the most innovative indie-rock bands of the last few decades comes to town, you’ve just got no option but to be there. Modest Mouse, joined by Chicago rockers Friko, sold out the Aztec Theatre playing all the hits that’ve made them so beloved in the scene over…
2015 was the year that I really fell in love with Star Wars. It was the year of The Force Awakens, a cinematic event that at that point I had never seen such a level of hype for. That opening night theatrical experience remains the most memorable time I’ve ever…
The long-awaited sequel to my all-time favorite Adam Sandler movie is finally here. I’ve quoted the original Happy Gilmore all of my life – “It’s all in the hips.” “Just tap it in.” “You can trouble me for a warm glass of shut the hell up!” However, when I initially…
I was at a bar watch party for the finale of a show that has held Gen Z in the palm of its hand, like few others have. Going off the massive success of last season, this season 7 of Love Island USA had lots to live up to. While…
Since 2004, Needless has been pushing the boundaries of extreme music, blending intricate compositions with raw intensity. With a sound that fuses progressive, thrash, and death metal, they have emerged as one of the leading powerhouses of the Hungarian underground. The band’s latest album, The Cosmic Cauldron (2022), was a…
I recently had the chance to play the new 2D action-platformer, Klaus Lee – Thunderballs, on my Nintendo Switch. While this game may have just come out this past June, it’s definitely a throwback to the platformers of decades past, with its 8-bit aesthetic and retro soundtrack that hits you…
I don’t know if there’s a venue that has absolutely cooked up more heat in 2025 than the Moody Amphitheater in Austin. I was back this time once again for Peach Pit and Briston Maroney’s co-headline “Long Hair, Long Life Tour.” They weren’t kidding about the long hair; I…
I’ve been fortunate enough to cover Bad Bunny, Beach Fossils, and now it’s come full circle with covering Beach Bunny — quite poetic, to be honest. The Chicago-based indie-rock band stopped by Emo’s on their “Tunnel Vision Tour”, promoting their album of the same name, released late April. The sold-out…
I’ve heard “Walking On A Dream” many times growing up. It’s a song that’s timeless yet nostalgic – if only I didn’t grow up being a dumbass thinking it was an MGMT song this entire time. Once I realized it was actually by Empire of the Sun, I quickly…
Nashville, TN – Led by internationally acclaimed guitarist Ian Abel, the Ian Abel Band has released their latest single, “HOME.” The track offers a raw glimpse into Abel’s internal dialogue, reflecting his drive to become a better man, both for himself and those closest to him. Through “HOME,” he hopes listeners…