J LyriKal Readies For Radio Play
Local hip hop MC, J LyriKal is primed to break on through to the big time. Detroiter Jeff Mallison has been grinding away and putting in work as an artist for years, and is finally starting to make waves. Born with a speech impediment, Jeff discovered a positive outlet to cope through music, finding he…
David Bowie Sure To Shine With “Blackstar”
Legendary Starman David Bowie has announced the release of a forthcoming 25th studio album entitled “Blackstar”. The LP is scheduled to hit shelves and digital airwaves on January 8th, Bowie’s 69th birthday. Not much concrete is yet known about the album… News of the release broke through The Times of London that described the album as quite…
Run The Jewels Celebrate Album Anniversary With Sold Out Royal Oak Show
Hip hop’s power duo, Run The Jewels brought the fire to the Royal Oak Music Theater Saturday night October 24th. Run The Jewels is made up of the talented fellows, EL-P and Killer Mike. EL-P has been a notable force in New York’s hip hop scene for more than 20 years having produced, released solo…
Chill On The Hill Rocks The Motor City
Sterling Heights’ Chill On The Hill festival wrapped up it’s music-filled weekend Sunday at Freedom Hill Amphitheatre. Saturday’s festival found the likes of Weezer, Arkells and Panic! At The Disco, while Sunday’s top acts included Cage The Elephant, Coheed and Cambria, X Ambassadors, Cold War Kids, Detroit’s own Dale Earndhardt Jr. Jr. and Robert DeLong.…
The Faint Danse The Night Away In Chicago
Post-punk electronic musical geniuses, the Faint commandeered a dance mosh pit for the ages Tuesday June 30th at Chicago’s Bottom Lounge. The band embarked on two summer stops in the Midwest; the first of two was an electric show in Chicago before heading up to Milwaukee’s Summerfest. The Faint was originally made up of Joel Petersen, and brothers Todd Fink and Clark…
6th Annual Nirvana Tribute Brings Grunge To Hamtramck
The Motor City’s 6th Annual Nirvana Tribute made a stop this Saturday at the New Dodge Lounge in Hamtramck. Each year, local favorites gather to pay tribute to the legendary Seattle band. Under dim lights, the venue set a perfect vibe for the rocking evening. The event also played host to an extensive rock ‘n’…
Big Guava Festival Sizzles In Tampa
Tampa’s Big Guava Festival delivered two days of musical fun Friday and Saturday at the Florida State Fairgrounds. With both indoor and outdoor stages, as well as a headlining amphitheater, music could be found all around. Tall palm trees gave the perfect tropical ambiance for the hot hot Friday and Saturday, with temperatures well into…
TV On The Radio Delight Sold Out Milwaukee Crowd
Indie rock champions, TV On The Radio have returned with a new album, and have embarked on a tour across the US. These now four fellows have been through a number of changes since 2011. They suffered the loss of their talented long-time bassist, Gerard Smith, and parted ways with their label, Interscope. The band is now compromised of…
X Ambassadors Shine Under Bright Lights
X Ambassadors and Lights electrified a packed house at the Intersection in Grand Rapids Tuesday night March 10th. X Ambassadors have been touring for much of 2015 thus far. The band is comprised of two brothers; lead singer/guitarist Sam and keyboardist Casey Harris, as well as guitarist Noah Feldshuh and drummer Adam Levin. Since their genesis in 2009, Ambassadors have added…
Jukebox The Ghost Delight Columbus
Jukebox the Ghost brought the warmth and a rocking dance party to Skully’s of Columbus this past Friday February 13th. The piano-rock trio have been touring their new self-titled album since November. The band’s fourth album, “Jukebox the Ghost” was released in late October. The eleven song collection presents Jukebox with a more evolved and produced sound than ever before. The album is full…
Jukebox The Ghost Bring Wonderful Energy To Common Ground
Jukebox The Ghost displayed talent and great music at this year’s Common Ground Festival. The six day festival, taking place is Michigan state’s capital city of Lansing welcomed the native D.C. trio on Saturday July 12th. The 6:30 PM start of the band’s set was nestled comfortably between evening and night, allowing enough natural light…
Dum Dum Girls Truly Enchant At The Loving Touch
Los Angeles-based group, Dum Dum Girls made a stop at Ferndale’s Loving Touch on Sunday March 30th. The talented group is touring in support of their newest and third album, “Too True”, which was released in January. Opening the night was exceptional band, Blouse, hailing from Portland. The band brought a subtle, yet impactful presence…