How to Ace Every Pusoy Dos Game Like a Seasoned Pro
Pusoy Dos is a popular Filipino card game that challenges players to be the first to discard all their cards. Yet, winning isn’t just about playing cards quickly. The real edge comes from making smart, split-second decisions that either outplay your opponents or hand them victory. To become the player others dread to face, you […]
Manic Monday: Roky Erickson Tears Through Underground Anthem “Two Headed Dog”
It’s been over six years since the great Roky Erickson passed away- the leader of the 13th Floor Elevators and one of the earliest explorers of the psych rock evolution. Erickson, in fact, was a shock rocker too and enjoyed the process of shocking as he explains in the interview below before tearing into an […]
Robert Plant Proves True Team Player On ‘Saving Grace’s’ Rootsy & Vintage Material (ALBUM REVIEW)
Partnership, humility, and deep dives into American folk, blues, and gospel are the threads that run through Robert Plant’s post-Led Zeppelin output. While humility is not the first word associated with one of the most famous and ego-driven frontmen in rock in the ‘70s, his persona with his new band, Saving Grace (also the album […]
Eddie Angel of Legendary Guitar Slingers Los Straitjackets on Songwriting-First Approach To ‘Somos Los Straitjackets’ (INTERVIEW)
Instrumental Rock ‘n Roll band, Los Straitjackets, released their new album, Somos Los Straitjackets, on September 19th, 2025, via Yep Roc Records. It marks their first all-original album since 2012, and a change in approach as they headed to Chicago to work with Alex Hall at Reliable Recordings (JD McPherson, The Cactus Blossoms) to track […]
Descendents’ Lean and Relentless 1982 Debut ‘Milo Goes to College’ Receives Vinyl Reissue (ALBUM REVIEW)
When Milo Goes to College landed in 1982, it didn’t just mark the debut of the Descendents, it redrew the lines of American punk. While the hardcore scene of the time often leaned into aggression, nihilism, and politics, the Descendents broke the mold by writing songs about coffee, boredom, awkward crushes, and suburban frustration. The […]
Helmet, Agent Orange, Gwar, Jack White, The Damned Rock Riot Fest Day 2 (FESTIVAL RECAP)
Riot Fest – Day 2 After a markedly warm day 1 of Riot Fest that featured a heavy dose of oddball bands and general weirdness, day 2 proved to be the perfect antidote. Not only was the weather slightly cooler (though still quite balmy), with occasional rain showers (that felt more refreshing than pesky most […]
Phish Rides Wave Between Hope & The Edge At Hampton Coliseum Night 2 (SHOW REVIEW)
Walking into the Hampton Coliseum is akin to entering a Time Machine. The dated infrastructure and omnipresent smell of stale popcorn that permeates the air harkens back to the days of family outings to see Disney On Ice or Monster Jam. Despite the outmoded environs, or perhaps owing to them, the Hampton Coliseum, affectionately known […]
Molly Tuttle’s ‘The Highway Knows Tour’ Visits Boston’s Royale For Masterclass In Musical Versatility (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
Molly Tuttle’s “The Highway Knows Tour” has been more than just a series of performances; it is a profound testament to her evolution as an artist, celebrating her latest release, So Long Little Miss Sunshine. At Boston’s Royale Night Club, she and her band hit the stage and exploded with the vibrant energy of her new […]
Riot Fest Day 1 Stays Diverse & Eclectic With Weird Al, Mac Sabbath, Harm’s Way & Sparks (Day 1 Recap)
It’s hard to believe it’s been 20 years since Riot Fest founders Mike Petryshyn and Sean McKeough (R.I.P.) first organized a group of their favorite punk bands to play at the famed Congress Theater in Chicago way back in 2005. They may have only had modest ambitions at the time, but little did they know […]
The Who Keep-A Rollin’ At Hollywood Bowl With The Joe Perry Project (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
It was an amazing night for classic rock lovers at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles. The beautiful, historic venue hosted two bands on September 17th, 2025, that expertly delivered hardcore rock & roll. Joe Perry Project opened the show with surprise guests Slash and Steven Tyler. The Who headlined and put on a career-spanning, […]