Warped Tour 2008 Pictures: Gaslight Anthem
Here’s some shots from Gaslight Anthem’s set at the Warped Tour, Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD on 7/16/2008. See all of my coverage from the Warped Tour in Columbia, MD on July 16, 2008 here.
Toyota Yaris and Urban Outfitters announce latest Free Yr Radio concert dates to benefit independent radio
The Secret Machines, Dave P, Dan Deacon, and Tokyo Police Club added to concert series lineup Seattle, WA – July, 25 2008 – The Free Yr Radio campaign, created by Toyota Yaris and Urban Outfitters to generate awareness and support for partner independent radio stations, today announced three additional concert dates that will benefit independent radio stations in Philadelphia, Omaha,… Read more »
Review: New Found Glory – Tip of the Iceberg / International Superheroes of Hardcore – Takin’ It Ova
Label: Bridge Nine Released: April 29, 2008 This release finds the latest EP from pop-punks New Found Glory and a full-length from NFG side-project International Superheroes of Hardcore. Without a doubt, NFG are a band that could use a fresh start and a return to writing meaningful songs rather than the sap that made up their major label years. ISHC… Read more »
Warped Tour 2008 Interview: Dillan Wheeler of A Cursive Memory
Barely out of high school, A Cursive Memory is one of several young bands on the Warped Tour. Don’t be fooled by their age though, because these guys are already making waves with their debut full-length, Changes, and the fabulous success of their video for the single “Everything.” Here’s drummer Dillan Wheeler’s take on the band’s Warped Tour experience. RnRnMN:… Read more »
Warped Tour 2008 Pictures: Bouncing Souls
No strangers to the Warped Tour, the Bouncing Souls’ set didn’t disappoint. Here they are at the Warped Tour, Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD on 7/16/2008. See all of my coverage from the Warped Tour in Columbia, MD on July 16, 2008 here.
Review: Protest the Hero – Fortress
Label: Vagrant Records Released: February 11, 2008 There is a musical gray area that exists between good bands that live within their limitations and great bands that have no limitations. Bands in that gray area are clearly very, very good and deserve credit for their willingness to push the envelope of their sound. At the same time, they get dinged… Read more »
Warped Tour 2008 Interview: Shwayze
One of several hip-hop acts on the tour this year, Shwayze’s laid back jams and good-time vibe stood out amongst punk, hardcore and emo…and the ladies loved ’em. RnRnMN: How has the Warped Tour been treating you? S: Warped has been really cool.. I think over the years its become more diverse, which is great for a group like us…. Read more »
Warped Tour 2008 Pictures: Shwayze
Shwayze put on a good show at the Warped Tour, Merriweather Post Pavilion, Columbia, MD on 7/16/2008. See all of my coverage from the Warped Tour in Columbia, MD on July 16, 2008 here.
Video: Confide – “If We Were A Sinking Ship”
Confide “If We Were A Sinking Ship” from Daniel Chesnut on Vimeo. Myspace
Review: Mad Juana – Acoustic Voodoo
Label: Azra Records Released: September 11, 2007 I’ll make no secret that songs of hopelessness and despair that have no sense of redemption or salvation have an uphill battle to resonate with me. That’s not to say that none do, just that it’s harder for them, because they run against the grain of my soul. Mad Juana’s Acoustic Voodoo is… Read more »