It’s hard enough to make it in a competitive industry when you’re young. But if you’re also a person of color and/or part of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, it can feel next to impossible. For Meet Me @ The Altar—a trio of young women of color, two of whom are queer—the only way around those industry hurdles is through them. “We’re the perfect mesh of like almost every single type of person in the world,” says vocalist Edith Victoria. I’m catching up with the band over Zoom, the day before their debut full-length, Past // Present // Future, is set to… Read more »
March is Women’s History Month, hot on the heels of Black History Month. It should go without saying how important it is to take the time to highlight the invaluable contributions women have made to society and culture. It’s also true that, if I’m doing my job as an entertainment journalist properly, then I’m constantly and consistently highlighting the amazing art created by women and people of color (and oftentimes females of color), whatever month it is. But equity hasn’t been achieved yet, so a reminder is a healthy thing for everyone. We always hope that things have gotten better,… Read more »
March is Women’s History Month, hot on the heels of Black History Month. It should go without saying how important it is to take the time to highlight the invaluable contributions women have made to society and culture. It’s also true that, if I’m doing my job as an entertainment journalist properly, then I’m constantly and consistently highlighting the amazing art created by women and people of color (and oftentimes females of color), whatever month it is. But equity hasn’t been achieved yet, so a reminder is a healthy thing for everyone. We always hope that things have gotten better,… Read more »
Cowboy hats & closed hi-hat breakdowns: Gideon’s latest album MORE POWER. MORE PAIN. comes out this week.
“They lit a match that you gave me. So I could light up the dark.” Put on your studded belt and get ready for a heaped portion of nostalgia: Story of the Year’s new album Tear Me To Pieces comes out this week. The St. Louis-based post-hardcore veterans are back after a five-year wait with their sixth studio album via Sharptone Records. The band was instrumental in the post-hardcore movement 20 years ago when their debut album Page Avenue dropped. With their catchy choruses, explosive riffs, emotional lyrics, and a true blend of multiple genres, Story of the Year went… Read more »
What better way to kick off a weekend than with new music? Featuring new tracks from Underøath, Hawthorne Heights, Owl City, and more.
“I don’t know where you begin but it’s where I wanna end” Is there anything better than a beloved band returning after years away and delivering a no-skip album? I don’t think so—and apparently, Beach Weather agrees. Formed in 2015 and releasing two (excellent) EPs before going on hiatus in 2017, Beach Weather—Nick Santino, Reeve Powers, and Sean Silverman—re-emerged in late 2021 and now they’re officially back with their debut full-length, Pineapple Sunrise. Before we get any further, I have to confess that I’ve been a Nick Santino stan (a Stantino, if you will) since I started listening to his… Read more »
Radio Uprising showcases the greatest bands and artists that tomorrow has to offer, including: Snake Eyes, Fake Names, Ragers, and Dead Lakes
Geek Girl Riot is bursting at the seams with great content—we chat with the cast of My Dad the Bounty Hunter, and get into the likes of Creed III, Cocaine Bear, Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre, and Daisy Jones and the Six.
Basslines and Protest Signs is Brett Callwood’s column looking at the intersection of music and politics. This week talks about Marjorie Taylor Greene’s latest comments.
