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Skynd: True Crime Music that Will Haunt You

Who knew true crime could be a genre in music? Well, it is, and in the hands of Skynd, it’s seriously impressive.

Godsmack at London's Eventim Apollo: New Blood, Same Fire

Godsmack hit London's Eventim Apollo with a revamped lineup last week, featuring Will Hunt (Evanescence) on drums and Sam Koltun (Dorothy, Faster Pussycat) replacing longtime members Shannon Larkin and Tony Rombola. Any doubts were quickly crushed when they opened with "Surrender," as frontman Sully Erna prowled the stage with his trademark intensity.

Bad Nerves: The Last Real Threat in Rock

There’s a moment midway through Bad Nerves’ sold-out Electric Ballroom show when a pit-dweller launches into a perfect backflip. It’s the kind of spontaneous combustion that perfectly captures what’s happening here: a band hitting that rare sweet spot between chaos and precision.

A Night with Frank Black’s ‘Teenager’: Still Weird, Still Essential

I first encountered “Teenager of the Year” as a promo CD when I worked at a record store in college. The cover stopped me cold, a portrait of Frank Black crowned and grinning maniacally against a stark white background, designed by legendary 4AD art director Vaughan Oliver. The image was unsettling yet it would perfectly capturing the album’s off-kilter brilliance. Sure, the Pixies were required listening for any self-respecting college radio kid, and Charles Michael Kittridge Thompson IV’s solo debut had proven he could stand alone. But “Teenager” was different – this was Thompson diving deeper into his own headspace, crafting songs that demanded your full attention and rewarded repeated listens.

Massive Wagons Shake Shepherd's Bush Empire

It's really hard to pin down the sound of Massive Wagons, but if you put a metaphorical gun to my head, I'd have to say they're what would happen if Cheap Trick and Blink 182 got hammered in a Lancashire pub and started a crusade to bring back arena rock

The Hidden Strategy Behind Album Track Placement: How the Music Industry Engineered Your Listening Experience

In the golden age of vinyl records, the arrangement of songs on an album wasn’t just an artistic choice, it was a carefully calculated business strategy that shaped how we consumed music for decades. While many music fans know about the importance of opening tracks and radio singles, few are aware of the intricate science behind track placement that record companies developed to maximize sales and listener engagement.

Spencer Sutherland: The Heir to Rock’s Theatrical Throne We Never Knew We Needed

Look, I’m going to catch heat for this, but we need to talk about Spencer Sutherland and how he’s single-handedly resurrecting the kind of theatrical rock that made Queen legendary. Yeah, I said it. And before you come at me about how dare anyone wear Freddie’s crown, hear me out.

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Godsmack at London’s Eventim Apollo: New Blood, Same Fire

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Wheatus, the pop geniuses often overshadowed by their iconic hit “Teenage Dirtbag,” recently graced London with a spectacular performance. It’s safe to say that the world needs to appreciate their musical intricacies more.

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The Return of Rival Schools

In 1993, I stumbled upon an advanced copy of Quicksand’s “Slip” featuring the standout track “Fazer.” The band, often likened to Helmet and Fugazi, distinguished itself with superior songwriting.

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