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Editorial

B-sides, Books, and (Princess) Brides with Bad Suns


Over the last two years, most of us have had a lot of extra time at home. Some people chose to learn something new (I downloaded Duolingo and now hablo español), some people spent a lot of time on TikTok or Netflix (or both), and some people helped score a recreation of the cult classic The Princess Bride. Or at least that’s what Christo Bowman, lead singer of indie-rock band Bad Suns did.  “I’ve never even seen the [original] movie,” says Bowman when I ask him about the experience. We’re chatting via Zoom—he’s in the green room at the Rialto… Read more »

Features

We’re All Happier With The Happy Fits


It was past midnight after an incredible but long day of music at The Gathering. The Happy Fits were set to go on and I knew there was no way I could pass up the opportunity to talk to them beforehand.  Whenever I’m listening to an album on Spotify, when it wraps up, The Happy Fits always plays next. I’ll be dancing and jamming out, just to look down and see it’s who I should have suspected all along. The Happy Fits’ music is exactly what you would expect with a name like that. They’re energetic and fill your veins… Read more »

Concert Reviews

Heavier Than the Rain: Blue Ridge Rock Festival 2022


photos & words by Austin Spruill As the blistering summer of 2022 winds down into the cooler weather of fall, musicians and fans alike are treated to a number of high-profile festivals raging across the country, from Welcome to Rockville and Inkcarceration to Rocklahoma and Louder Than Life. However, few were as highly anticipated as this year’s incarnation of Blue Ridge Rock Festival, taking place from September 8–11.  Hosted at the world-renowned Virginia International Raceway in Alton, VA, hopes were high for the relatively young festival, as the successes and challenges of 2021 propelled the event further into the spotlight… Read more »

Thomas Ian Nicholas


This week I have Actor and Musician, Thomas Ian Nicholas. He has been in such notable and iconic movies such as American Pie and Rookie Of The Year. I met him through Matt Kennedy of The Dangerous Summer and we’ve been friends ever since. I even drummed on an American Pie cover album of his that he sang on. We’ve been friends for a long time and I learn his story this week.  

News

News Flashes 10.03.22: Misery Business’ Return, Spencer Sutherland’s New Single, and The Wakanda Forever Trailer


— Today we talk about Paramore’s return to the stage, Spencer Sutherland’s new single, and the latest Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. — Paramore is In The Business of Misery Paramore is back to performing live after they started their tour in California last night. A major highlight of the night happened when the band performed “Misery Business” for the first time in four years. In 2018, Hayley Williams announced they would be retiring the song after it sparked some controversy over the lyrics calling another woman a “whore.” During the show Williams said, “Four years ago, we said we were… Read more »

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