3/10: Seasaw @Cattivo Pittsburgh

Seesaw released their charismatic and vulnerable sophomore LP, Too Much Of A Good Thing, in July of 2016. The eleven songs combine commanding instrumentation, intricate harmonies, and refreshing wit. They have previously toured with Lucius, Thao and the Get Down Stay Down, SOAK and many more. Watch the video for "Into The White" "...going to be your go-to album … Continue reading 3/10: Seasaw @Cattivo Pittsburgh

Pixies Announce Leg Two of 2017 North American Tour/ @StageAE Oct 4

 PIXIES ADD SECOND LEG TO 2017 NORTH AMERICAN TOUR Baltimore Date Added to Leg One Pixies L-R:  Paz Lenchantin, David Lovering,  Black Francis, Joey Santiago * Photo Credit:  Travis Shinn With more than half of Leg One already sold out, Pixies announce the addition of Leg Two to its 2017 North American touring schedule.  The … Continue reading Pixies Announce Leg Two of 2017 North American Tour/ @StageAE Oct 4

Direct Hit: Ballyhoo!, Anti Flag, and Reel Big Fish at Stage AE

By Ed Thompson The night was labeled “EPIC” months in advance.  When you see two incredible bands like Anti Flag and Reel Big Fish billed together at the same venue, you kind of say to yourself, this could be an epic night of music.  Then, you get there and get warmed up by two incredible … Continue reading Direct Hit: Ballyhoo!, Anti Flag, and Reel Big Fish at Stage AE

Presale Open for Rocklahoma 2017

Rocklahoma is the latest U.S. festival to reveal its 2017 lineup, with veteran bands Def Leppard, Soundgarden and The Offspring headlining the three-day weekend May 26-28 in Pryor, Okla. This year’s Rocklahoma festival will also feature a bevy of top hard rock and metal acts, including Stone Sour, Seether, Three Days Grace, The Cult, Pierce … Continue reading Presale Open for Rocklahoma 2017

Concert Review: Styx at the Benedum

Review by: Ed Thompson From the second the lights went down and Styx opened with Grand Illusion to the final note of Renegade, Styx had the Benedum in Pittsburgh PA “electrified”. It was also Steeler’s great Kevin Green’s hall of fame ring ceremony’s eve and mush like his playing days here in Pittsburgh was buzzing … Continue reading Concert Review: Styx at the Benedum

New LP from Racing Heart out tomorrow, streaming now at TLOBF

Racing Heart's sophomore LP out tomorrow on Misra Records Stream it in full at The Line of Best Fit The second album of music by Mathias H. Tjønn as Racing Heart,What Comes After is a political record trying to be personal rather than preachy. It contains songs about society’s impotent solutions in the aftermath of … Continue reading New LP from Racing Heart out tomorrow, streaming now at TLOBF

CRX, New Band Founded By The Strokes’ Nick Valensi, Releases First Single “Ways To Fake It”

FOUNDED BY THE STROKES' NICK VALENSI, BAND WILL RELEASE DEBUT ALBUM, NEW SKIN, ON OCTOBER 28 VIA COLUMBIA RECORDS ALBUM PRE-ORDER LAUNCHES TODAY CRX HEADLINES TROUBADOUR IN WEST HOLLYWOOD, CA ON SEPTEMBER 17 CRX Pictured L-R: Ralph Alexander, Darian Zahedi, Nick Valensi, Jon Safley, Richie James Follin   Photo Credit: Magdalena Wosinska   Los Angeles, CA … Continue reading CRX, New Band Founded By The Strokes’ Nick Valensi, Releases First Single “Ways To Fake It”

Marianas Trench: Memorable in Millvale

Stephanie Connell: story and photos It’s a quiet night in Millvale, just like any other night.  Cars happily bustle up and down the narrow streets, and a line forms outside Mr. Small’s Theatre and Funhouse.  Teens and young adults alike eagerly wait for the doors to open.  Around 7 pm the venue welcomes its guests … Continue reading Marianas Trench: Memorable in Millvale

Music Awards and Online Betting: Winning through predicting the outcome of musical events

Music Awards and Online Betting: Winning through predicting the outcome of musical events In the past, only sports games were being bet on by people. Through informal means or by the help of professional bookers, betting has always been enclosed within the realms of sports such as basketball, baseball, football, and horse racing. However, with … Continue reading Music Awards and Online Betting: Winning through predicting the outcome of musical events