Putting money on the underdog: What the best fighting rounds of Rocky taught us about better betting
The tale of Rocky Balboa, from the dark, dank gyms of Philadelphia to the roar of the crowds, is one that has always been bigger than boxing itself. His career, as it is portrayed in the Rocky movies, is an epitome of resilience, mental strength, and timing. These same lessons can work in the betting […]
LISTEN: Dave Helgi Johan’s “Lonely Flower” Is Emotional Indie Rock With Poetic Flair
Hailing from a small Icelandic community in Gimli, Manitoba, Canada. Dave Helgi Johan moved to Byron Bay in 2019 to actively pursue music full-time as a solo musician while playing and collaborating with many local artists. His sound has been described as Lo-fi Indie, Folk, and Alt Country. Johan has performed and toured for the […]
LISTEN: Louis Davis Jr. Creates Soulful Hip-hop With Sleek Flows On “COOK WIT ME”
Bay Area native Louis Davis Jr. Is Persistent and motivated. Davis feels on top of the world when he’s on stage around others. Through his unique interpretation of Hip Hop and R&B, his goal is to express happiness and celebration, bringing joy to everyone he touches with his music. Davis’s motivation and his gratitude are […]
Superchunk Still Turns Out Catchy Anthemic Indie On ‘Songs in the Key of Yikes’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
When Jon Wurster left Superchunk in 2023, it felt like the end of an era. His three-decade tenure had been central to the band’s chemistry, and few groups survive that kind of change intact. But instead of folding, Superchunk welcomed drummer Laura King, leaned into their scrappy instincts, and made Songs in the Key of Yikes, a […]
Former Mastodon Guitarist/Co-Founder Brent Hinds Dies at 51
Former Mastodon guitarist and co-founder of the Atlanta-born metal band, Brent Hinds, passed away on Wednesday night. The acclaimed musician was hit by a BMW SUV that failed to yield while Hinds was riding his Harley Davidson in Atlanta. The accident occurred at 11:35 pm at an intersection in the city. Hinds was 51 years […]
Jon Batiste Blends Past & Present Artfully On Well-Rounded ‘Big Money’ (ALBUM REVIEW)
On the press tour for World Music Radio, Jon Batiste mentioned lofty goals of uniting listeners globally through his music. It is easy to see how Batiste had stars in his eyes coming off his excellent, GRAMMY-winning breakthrough WE ARE, unfortunately, World Music Radio, disappointed with middle-of-the-road blandness. His newest offering, Big Money, succeeds as Batiste is far less image-conscious […]
35 Years Ago Today- Alice in Chains Release Debut Album ‘Facelift’
ALBUM PREMIERE: The Problem With Kids Today Veer From Garage Rock & First Wave Punk To Power Pop On Explosive ‘Take It!’
Take It! is the third and latest album released by The Problem With Kids Today, the Connecticut-based trio of Tate Brooks, Silas Lourenco-Lang, and Reena Yu. The album was recorded in a shed in Tate’s backyard in Branford, CT with Joe LeMieux producing. They are releasing Take It! via their In The Shed Records imprint […]
At Boston’s Wang Theatre, The Joe Perry Project Rocks Aerosmith Deep Cuts & Choice Covers With 70’s Rock Swagger (SHOW REVIEW/PHOTOS)
When Joe Perry, “Boston’s own” six-string slingshot, announced a show in his hometown, the anticipation from his and Aerosmith’s fans was electric. As fans who were decked out in Joe Perry and Aerosmith T-shirts filed into the hallowed halls of the Boch Center on a humid August 19th evening, there was a kindred sense of […]
Grateful Dead Meet Up at the Movies Prevails With 2025 Edition Of ‘The Grateful Dead Movie’ (SHOW REVIEW)
The annual event known as Grateful Dead Meet Up at the Movies has bounced around the Burlington, Vermont area over the years, but the yearly event may have found a home outside the Queen City itself at the Majestic 10 in Williston, Vermont. The presentation of The Grateful Dead Movie for 2025’s Meet Up was particularly appropriate. […]