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Wage War Announce New Album “STIGMA” + Share “NAIL5” Video

by Nate Follmer, posted in Announcement/News, New Release, Video

WAGE WAR — Briton Bond [lead vocals], Cody Quistad [rhythm guitar, clean vocals], Seth Blake [lead guitar], Chris Gaylord [bass], and Stephen Kluesener [drums] — have entered their world domination era. Today, the Florida band has announced its fifth album STIGMA. It arrives digitally on June 21 via Fearless Records, while the physical version will land in stores on September 6. Pre-order it here. Last month, the band shared the … Continue reading Wage War Announce New Album “STIGMA” + Share “NAIL5” Video

Alpha Wolf and Make Them Suffer Share New Videos Ahead of US Tours

by Nate Follmer, posted in Announcement/News, New Release

The wait is over — the staggering new era for Aussie metalcore behemoths Alpha Wolf has arrived with the release of the band's third studio album Half Living Things, officially out via Greyscale Records and SharpTone Records. A cornucopia of heaving brutality brewed into sharply-honed moments of melodic brilliance, Half Living Things is a snapshot of everything fans know and love about Alpha Wolf on steroids. … Continue reading Alpha Wolf and Make Them Suffer Share New Videos Ahead of US Tours

Q and A with Brandon McCaslin of Pittsburgh Based Nightfall Records

by Nate Follmer, posted in Interview

Nate Follmer recently sat down with Nightfall Records CEO Brandon McCaslin to talk about how Nightfall Records is helping to shape the music scene in Pittsburgh and how the music scene is helping to shape Nightfall Records. They also discussed why an artist still needs a record label in the new age of streaming and self-promotion and also some exciting new spaces and services that are coming to the Pittsburgh area through Nightfall Records.

The Used Announce Summer Headlining Tour With Special Guests Story of the Year and Amira Elfeky

by erica mcnatt, posted in Announcement/News

Rock icons The Used have announced they will be hitting the road this summer on a headlining tour joined by special guests Story Of The Year and Amira Elfeky. The tour will be visiting cities across the United States and Canada, kicking off on June 20 in Gary, IN and making stops in Minneapolis, Cleveland, Montreal, Baltimore, Asbury Park, and more before … Continue reading The Used Announce Summer Headlining Tour With Special Guests Story of the Year and Amira Elfeky

Sevendust and Static – X Bring Nu Metal to New Heights in Columbus, Ohio

by Kyle Brown, posted in Announcement/News

Photos and Review by: Kyle Brown Edited By: Erica McNatt There may not be a more important band to the Nu metal genre than Sevendust, a band that single handedly helped pave the way for the genre for later bands like Linkin Park and Breaking Benjamin. What’s even more awe inspiring is that after 30 … Continue reading Sevendust and Static – X Bring Nu Metal to New Heights in Columbus, Ohio

Riff Fest 2023: Bad Omens and I Prevail End A Spectacular One Day Rock/Metal Fest With Energy and Fire

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By: Kyle Brown Highly anticipated Rock and Metal genre Riff Fest came back to Pine Knob Music Theater on September 23rd. The festival is put on by Detroit radio station, 101.1 WRIF. The fest featured two stages, with the main stage performances including Detroit’s own I Prevail, Bad Omens, Rival Sons Badflower, and Giovannie & The … Continue reading Riff Fest 2023: Bad Omens and I Prevail End A Spectacular One Day Rock/Metal Fest With Energy and Fire

FRND CRCL: A Band You Don’t Know, And You Should

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By: Kyle Brown Frnd Crcl, pronounced "Friend Circle", are a band based out of Vineland, NJ who have slowly been making waves in the pop punk genre. They began to make a name for themselves with the release of their sophomore more album, Internet Noise, released back in 2020, but have been together since 2018. … Continue reading FRND CRCL: A Band You Don’t Know, And You Should

Concert Review: The Warning Bring Rock To St. Andrews Hall

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By Kyle Brown Monterrey, Mexico's sister trio rock band, The Warning, made their way to Detroit, Michigan on August 16th. The band was originally set to play at The Shelter, but shortly after ticket sales skyrocketed in sales, it was moved upstairs to St. Andrews Hall. The Shelter is what is called the "basement" of … Continue reading Concert Review: The Warning Bring Rock To St. Andrews Hall

Four Chord Day 2: A Heavy Day of Fun In The Sun

by Kyle Brown, posted in Announcement/News

Day two of Four Chord began on a hot and sunny day. I was actually surprised when I walked in the venue on how well the crew cleaned up from the previous day. All trash seemed to be picked up, the field was in great condition, all vendors seemed to be okay, and the stages … Continue reading Four Chord Day 2: A Heavy Day of Fun In The Sun

Four Chord 9 day 1: Music, Thunderstorms, and A Tornado, Oh My!

by Kyle Brown, posted in Announcement/News

Four Chord Music Festival has put on their 9th fest. In what is called one of North America's biggest emo/pop punk festivals, the two day fest brought some star power yet again. The DIY Music Fest is run by Rishi Bahl. The fest, per normal, was set with two stages for continuous, all day music. … Continue reading Four Chord 9 day 1: Music, Thunderstorms, and A Tornado, Oh My!

Review: Lindsey Stirling Dazzles Her Way Around Sylvania With Song and Dance

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By Kyle Brown On sunny and hot Friday August 4th, Centennial Terrace in Sylvania, OH hosted Lindsey Stirling and Walk off the Earth as openers. Gates opened at 6:30pm and events began around 7:45pm. Walk Off The Earth (WOTE) are a group of five who are a Burlington (Canada) based band. They exploded onto the … Continue reading Review: Lindsey Stirling Dazzles Her Way Around Sylvania With Song and Dance

P!nk’s Summer Carnival Tour Soars To Heights Never Seen in Pittsburgh

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By Kyle Brown Opening for P!nk at PNC Park in Pittsburgh, PA was Grouplove and Brandi Carlile. Grouplove, a 5 person Indie-pop group from LA, sang a number of songs one can easily get up and dance to. The two lead singers were fun to watch with great vocal abilities and interactions with one another. … Continue reading P!nk’s Summer Carnival Tour Soars To Heights Never Seen in Pittsburgh

The Warning: How a Sister Band From Mexico, Became Global Rockers

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Pittsburgh Music Magazine caught up with The Warning, a trio of sister rockers hailing from Monterrey, Mexico. Daniela (guitar/vocals/piano), Paulina (drums/vocals/piano), and Alejandra (bass/piano/backing vocals) Villarreal have gone from small city touring around Mexico, to worldwide recognition after a viral explosion of followers following a social media surge due to cover songs and their own … Continue reading The Warning: How a Sister Band From Mexico, Became Global Rockers

Artist Spotlight: Sofia Gillani

by Kyle Brown, posted in Announcement/News

Sofia Gillani is a pop and soul singer/songwriter who was born and raised in London, England, now resides in Surrey. Gillani gained some traction in the music industry after a lead role in a musical, 'Evita' where she sang 'Don't Cry for Me Argentina' at just 9 years old. Since then, Gillani has spent her … Continue reading Artist Spotlight: Sofia Gillani

Reviving the Pop-Punk Spirit: An Electrifying Journey with All Time Low

by shotbyry, posted in Concert Review

Welcome to the vibrant city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where All Time Low has arrived on their exhilarating Tell Me I'm Alive Tour, setting the stage ablaze with their infectious pop-punk melodies. Their devoted fan base eagerly awaits, ready to embrace the band with open arms and hearts. Kicking off the evening of vibrant pop-punk melodies … Continue reading Reviving the Pop-Punk Spirit: An Electrifying Journey with All Time Low

Paramore’s This Is Why Tour Shows Exactly Why We Are Still Emo At Heart

by Kyle Brown, posted in Announcement/News

By Kyle Brown On Sunday, June 4th, Cleveland, Ohio was taken over by a sea of emo music lovers. All ages, but mostly millennials came to Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse to see arguably one of the most recognizable emo/rock bands in the last two decades. As a fan myself, it was a sense of nostalgia to … Continue reading Paramore’s This Is Why Tour Shows Exactly Why We Are Still Emo At Heart

Live Review: Lewis Capaldi Blows the Roof Off the Masonic Temple

by Kyle Brown, posted in Announcement/News

By Kyle Brown At just 26 years old, Lewis Capaldi has become a household name. The singer-songwriter and musician came to the worldwide popularity with the release of the song "Someone you Loved" in 2019. With doors opening at 6:45pm on Saturday April 15th, traffic was at a gridlock in Detroit. I spent forty-five minutes … Continue reading Live Review: Lewis Capaldi Blows the Roof Off the Masonic Temple

Thee Sacred Souls: Southern California Sweet Soul comes to Pittsburgh

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By Madi Wise Thee Sacred Souls represents a traditional soul and R&B sound with soothing tempos, gorgeous harmonies, and heavenly melodies. The lyrics are often about the simple, yet complex, themes of love and life. The group released their first single not too long ago, in 2020. After only performing for about a month in … Continue reading Thee Sacred Souls: Southern California Sweet Soul comes to Pittsburgh

renforshort’s dear amelia tour

by shotbyry, posted in Concert Review, Event, Music, Pittsburgh Event, Tour

The night started off with Justus Bennetts, who released five singles in 2021 alone and amassed a large TikTok following, absolutely bringing his A-game, and immediately won over the crowd. The energy exuding from him instantly transferred to the crowd and everyone was dancing and jumping around with him. Performing original tracks alongside a few … Continue reading renforshort’s dear amelia tour

Jamie Stoffa Reflects On Hard Times With “Try To Forget”

by Moderator, posted in Music

Jamie Stoffa is a genre-bending multi-instrumentalist based out of Washington, D.C. who blends elements of pop, rock, and post-hardcore with modern production to create a signature sound that is unique and evocative.  Jamie has released his latest single “Try to Forget.” “The song is about a time in my life when I was alone in a … Continue reading Jamie Stoffa Reflects On Hard Times With “Try To Forget”

Alternative Rockers ASAVA Get Personal, Therapeutic with “25”

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ASAVA is an alternative rock band formed in 2017 in Canton, Ohio. A group of childhood friends with dreams of rocking legendary stages, ASAVA has come out swinging with their new hard-hitting new single, “25". The song was birthed out of a low point for the band. "I started writing this song in the Summer of 2020 just … Continue reading Alternative Rockers ASAVA Get Personal, Therapeutic with “25”

Ross Rocco Shows Musical Versatility On Dark Hip Hop Track “Speak Easy”

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Artist: Ross Rocco    Single: Speak Easy (featuring Jon Ramero and Gabe Reasoner)      Release Date: 3/16/22Genre: Hip-Hop/ Lofi / Pop     Suggested For Fans Of: Lil Dicky California singer, songwriter and producer Ross Rocco has just dropped his latest single "Speak Easy". The song features writing and production from Jon Romero and vocals … Continue reading Ross Rocco Shows Musical Versatility On Dark Hip Hop Track “Speak Easy”

St Louis Musician Modern Andy Releases Ambient Single

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St. Louis, MO Triphop artist Modern Andy has released their newest single, the very chill “Demonized/ :Reimagined” featuring electronic duo Lowlegs. The song itself is an ambient vibe, sure to be popular amongst the ever growing genre of similar soundscapes. It also features a selection of vocal samples which give the track a thoughtful if not almost unsettling at times through line. "Demonized/ :Reimagined is one of … Continue reading St Louis Musician Modern Andy Releases Ambient Single

Rapper wifisfuneral Brings Tour To Morgantown, WV

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Rapper wifisfuneral is hitting the road, and is bringing his wild tour to 123 Pleasant Street in beautiful downtown Mrogantown,WV on March 10th. Superior Booking, best known for their national concert series “The Ultimate Hip Hop Showcase”, presents the Highway to Hell Tour featuring Wifisfuneral. The Miami-based rapper, best known for his breakthrough mixtapes Black Heart Revenge, When Hell Falls, Ethernet, and Boy Who Cried … Continue reading Rapper wifisfuneral Brings Tour To Morgantown, WV

Texas Punks Tap SLC Punk Director For New Song

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Texas punk band Rules Of Enragement are back with "Underground Guy", their brand new song, years in the making. "We first made the song in high school, and it had never been recorded," explains the band. "But Brandon from Punkerton Records had made a recording of him and a friend playing the song a few years later and … Continue reading Texas Punks Tap SLC Punk Director For New Song

Blackburn England’s NOVUSTORY Release New Rock Single

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Blackburn, UK, alt-rock band, Novustory, has released their newest single, “Love Me Too”. Melodic and polished, the song highlights the bands' versatility, melding rock and pop elements in an exceptional package.  The song was produced by Adam 'Cecil' Bartlett. Along with the single, the band has also released a music video for the song.  Check it out if … Continue reading Blackburn England’s NOVUSTORY Release New Rock Single

UK Pop Artist FAITH LOUISE Levels Up Her Sound With “WANNA FEEL”

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Hailing from Clacton-On-Sea, Essex, UK, Pop artist Faith Louise has released her new single, "Wanna Feel" on Regent Street Records. "Wanna Feel" is the 6th single from the young up-and-coming performer, whose unique style and impressive vocals have earned her spins on BBC Introducing on BBC Radio.  But "Wanna Feel" is as heartfelt as it is catchy. "It is a song with a … Continue reading UK Pop Artist FAITH LOUISE Levels Up Her Sound With “WANNA FEEL”

Houston Based Artist Blends Folk And Reggae

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Houston folk and reggae artist Alex Addy has released his new album The American Dream, featuring the lead single title track. The album was written, recorded, and produced by Addy himself in his home studio over the last 4 years. “This record was written and recorded as I was realizing my own version of the … Continue reading Houston Based Artist Blends Folk And Reggae

Columbus Punks Drop Debut Album

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Columbus, OH, punk rock band, The Plan B's, have released their debut EP, Catch A Break on Punkerton Records. The release features their first single, "Scrapbook of Scars." "It's our first offering," says the band of the release. "We're nervous but glad it's finally out in the world!""Scrapbook Of Scars" is a short, punchy, punk rock anthem highlighting many of the injuries band members … Continue reading Columbus Punks Drop Debut Album

Philadelphia’s Loud Love Releases Video For “Heavyweight”

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Philadelphia rock band Loud Love has just dropped the official video for their single "Heavyweight". "The lyrics for "Heavyweight" come from a very personal place," explains bassist and vocalist Shannon Leeds. "I wrote these lyrics while 8 months pregnant after taking a walk near my home. I ran into a friend who didn't think I'd be able to continue pursuing my passions … Continue reading Philadelphia’s Loud Love Releases Video For “Heavyweight”