I’m going to go out on a limb here. When most B2B marketers imagine a role that would give them the opportunity to think and talk about creativity, a role engaging audiences with paid search …
[social_share/]To thrive in the era of Artificial Intelligence, marketers need to commit to creative thinking like never before What’s the one human, cognitive skill that is guaranteed to increase in value as Artificial Intelligence (AI) …
[social_share/]“Hello London, thank you for coming… cough, cough,” Morrissey joked as he played what is the last show for a while at the legendary Wembley Arena and likely one of the final live music performances in all of …
[social_share/]PARIS, FRANCE | There’s something incredibly unique about Foals. If you ask one hundred different people how to describe their music, you’ll get 100 different answers. How many bands can say that—in a good way that is? I’ve …
[social_share/]When Nine Inch Nails were at their peak in the US, their label Interscope records gave frontman Trent Reznor his own label imprint called Nothing Records. One of its early signings was picking up UK …
[social_share/]What happens when you take the best of The Strokes, Clutch, The Clash, The Sex Pistols, Black Flag, and a touch of Fugazi, mix it all—and then set it on fire? You get the makings …
[social_share/]Part of James Walsh’s Pledge Music campaign was a unique opportunity to watch the Starsailor frontman record his new record live in the studio. Being the huge fan that I am, I jumped at the …
[social_share/]As a concert photographer, I am a minimalist. I like to bring the least amount of equipment to get the job done because I am actually there for the music more than I am …
[social_share/]100,000 plus photos, 76 shows, hundreds of bands around the world: highlights from one year in the life of a concert photographer on a mission. 2018, what a year it’s been for gigs and …
[social_share/]Is there a cooler fucking band on the planet than Black Rebel Motorcycle Club? I think not. These guys are the essence of rock n roll and eight albums into a steady and impressive near …
[social_share/]The first time I met Myles Kennedy was when he was on tour with his band The Mayfield Four back in 1998. The band was touring in support of their Epic Records debut Fallout, and they were starting …
[social_share/]Hooverphonic continues to be one of the most eclectic and versatile groups on the planet. Hailing from Belgium, the core duo of the group, Alex Callier and Raymond Geerts, are the essence of cool as they …
[social_share/]It’s been a while since I’ve seen a great metal show and the Trivium bill looked too good to pass up. How many other metal bands can maintain a twenty year plus career while keeping with …
[social_share/]The second to last show of the year for me in 2017 ended with a bang. I’ve seen Ginger Wildheart in multiple incarnations (The Wildhearts, Hey Hello, solo, etc.) but this was the …
[social_share/]What a year it’s been for me here in the UK. 52 gigs, 102 bands, countless venues, hours and hours of editing, numerous beers and shots of whiskey across several European countries, and the …
[social_share/]The Sex Pistols are the most important punk rock band of all time; I even put them above The Clash which tends to get me into quite a few arguments that could otherwise easily be …
[social_share/]In 1992 W.A.S.P. released “The Crimson Idol”. It’s the story of Jonathan Aaron Steele, an abused child looking for love. Discovering music years later, he rises to international superstardom. Later followed by a catastrophic fall. 2017 marks …
[social_share/]Life as a photographer fuses creative expression with entrepreneurial hustle – and LinkedIn is a great place to make it happen In my non-B2B marketing life, I’m a concert photographer. It’s something I’m very passionate …
[social_share/]Here’s something you don’t see every day—a UK band that’s much more well-known in the States than their home country. I’m talking about English glam rock band The Struts. Being a fan of all things glam …
[social_share/]I’m not sure I’ve ever taken Blink 182 seriously, and that’s probably what the band wants. The southern California trio has built an impressive career bringing their unique brand of pop punk to the masses, and it’s …
[social_share/]This is the sixth time I’ve seen the self-proclaimed “hottest band in the land,” and for me it really does get better with each show. I would go see these guys every night of the …
[social_share/]Another year, another EPIC Monsters of Rock Cruise. This year was a bit different for me because instead of running around like a crazy person trying to shoot each and every band, I was …
[social_share/]As I prepare to embark on my 5th Monsters of Rock Cruise, I’ve been archiving thousands of photos from the previous years. The first time I went was back in 2012 and to be honest, …
[social_share/]I’ve seen close to 100 bands play across the world in 2016. Some of them mindblowing and there were a few duds along the way, but all of them were certainly worth a shot. …
[social_share/]It’s been one hell of a year for me in regards to concert photography. Five years in and I’m still completely obsessed with getting the perfect shot. I’ve come a long way in regards to my …
[social_share/]Having moved to the UK only a few months ago Biffy Clyro has always been on my radar, but after an awakening of sorts last night, I have now seen the light. It absolutely blows …
[social_share/]What better way for me to see my first live Damned show than to see the band in their hometown at the legendary Brixton Academy. They’re touring with a two hour set that opens with …
[social_share/]When Axl Rose was rumored to be auditioning for AC/DC earlier this year, I thought it was the most insane thing I had ever heard before. Then it became a reality and I ate my …
[social_share/]One of the best lineups of 2016 took to the glorious stage at the Brooklyn Bowl London this weekend to deliver a rock n roll spectacle. All three band’s featured iconic singer-songwriter Ginger Wildheart in …
[social_share/]It’s a fantastic time to be living in London as the birthplace of punk is currently in the midst of celebrating 40 years of the industries most outlandish musical heritage. As an expat who’s been …
[social_share/]The 2016 Metal Hammer Golden God Awards took place on Monday night at the legendary Eventim Appolo (formerly the Hammersmith Appolo). Rock n Roll Cocktail was on hand to capture it all; from the arrivals …
[social_share/]My first day arriving as an official expat in London and much to my surprise I find out that one of my favorite band’s from the late 90s, Space, is playing across the street at …
[social_share/]The band that delivered my favorite album of 2013 returns and gives a huge middle finger to the concept of the sophomore slump. Night Moves first album was a brilliant breath of fresh air during …
[social_share/]When I was a teenager growing up in the midwest I would to go to the record store and see out the most evil, sinister looking metal album covers that would surely piss off …
[social_share/]So, I used to have a bit of a problem with Foals. They have a very unique rule for photographers—instead of the customary first three no flash, they opt for the last three no flash. …
[social_share/]Megadeth just put every metal band on notice as they reclaim their rightful place as the world’s state of the art speed metal band with the release of their brilliant new album Dystopia. But this …
[social_share/]This was my fourth time on the Monsters of Rock Cruise and I have to say this was the absolutely best so far. THE one to be on in my opinion. The boat itself was …
[social_share/]It’s been one hell of a year for me in regards to concert photography. Four years in and I’m still completely obsessed with getting the perfect shot. I’ve come a long way in regards to my …
[social_share/]As we wrap up 2015 I can’t help but notice how pop music is in such a boring mundane place. Especially after watching the American Music Awards a few weeks ago and the recent predictable …
[social_share/]Nirvana’s Krist Novoselic was at Foo Fighters show earlier this month and claimed via Twitter that Dave Grohl and company are “The Best Band In the World!” After seeing the show live for myself last …
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