Live reviews
LIVE: GOGOL BORDELLO – May 21, 2022
Venue: Brooklyn Bowl City: Nashville, TN Date: May 21, 2022 Review and Photographs by: Jacob Smith On the last night of their North American leg of their Solidaritine Tour with which part of all proceeds are being donated to Care.org’s Ukrainian Crisis Response; Gogol Bordello with support from Amigo the Devil played to an almost sold-out venue of […]
LIVE: MADELEINE PEYROUX wsg SOPHIE B HAWKINS – May 7, 2022
Venue: Bilheimer Capitol Theatre City: Clearwater, FL Dates: May 7, 2022 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) There are artists that seem like long shots to ever see live, let alone review and photograph – Madeleine Peyroux is one of those performers. From the first time I heard her rendition of “La Vie en […]
LIVE: LORNA SHORE – April 29, 2022
Venue: The Concourse City: Knoxville, TN Date: April 29, 2022 Review and Photographs by: Rachel Craig (https://www.rachelcraigmedia.com/) Lorna Shore is easily at the top of deathcore – and even the metal genre as a whole. The band has been drawing rapid attention and even went viral just last year, from member changes to one of their songs becoming a popular […]
Interviews
Almost A Dirty Dozen with SOPHIA MARIE – May 2022
According to a recent press release: “LA raised singer-songwriter Sophia Marie’s music is autobiographical. Each of her songs tells the story of a young life in progress. From leaving the sunny, casual west coast for a more buttoned-up DC life at Georgetown University (where she studies International Politics) to a life-changing semester abroad in Dublin, to unrequited romances […]
INTERVIEW: DANI FILTH from CRADLE OF FILTH – May 2022
According to a recent press release: “Austrian rock and metal empire Napalm Records is thrilled to announce their exciting new partnership with English extreme metal titans CRADLE OF FILTH, who have just signed a worldwide contract with the label! Positioned firmly at the top of the extreme black metal genre, CRADLE OF FILTH – led and revolutionized by iconic frontman Dani Filth – reign supreme as […]
A Dirty Dozen with AVARIN – May 2022
According to a recent press release: “Mumbai based producer & singer-songwriter Avarin recently released his debut single “Come a Little Closer,” which is best described as ‘lightning in a bottle.’ The smooth vibes and seductive energy of “Come A Little Closer” has led to its success, topping more than 1 million views on YouTube in less than a month’s time. The success of this single release […]
Music reviews
CD REVIEW: ROGUE MALE – HARD CASE
CD REVIEW: ROGUE MALE – HARD CASE RM2K MUSIC 2021 Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 85% It’s been a long time since Rogue Male burned brightly but all-too-briefly in the mid ‘80s and delivered two essential albums, First Visit and Animal Man. Frontman Jim Lyttle recruited Bernie Tormé, Robin Guy and John McCoy for a 2009 […]
MUSIC REVIEW: STONE BROKEN – Revelation
Label: Spinefarm Records Release Date: April 15, 2022 Rating: 96% Reviewer: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur According to a recent press release, for their latest release Stone Broken decided it was time to turn up the volume — to build on past glories with the intention of making everything bigger, bolder, and the best version of Stone Broken there has been. Disc opener “Black Sunrise” […]
SINGLE REVIEW: THE VOLCANICS – Why’d Ya Do That?
SINGLE REVIEW: THE VOLCANICS – Why’d Ya Do That? Independent April 2022 Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 95% Let’s not mince words: the sound of a top-notch rock n’ roll band taking flight into the stratosphere and doing what they do is a beautiful, transcendent thing, and there are few who do it as well as […]
Book reviews
BOOK REVIEW: BECOMING MR NICE – THE HOWARD MARKS ARCHIVE by Amber Marks
BOOK REVIEW: BECOMING MR NICE – THE HOWARD MARKS ARCHIVE by Amber Marks No Exit Press Rrp $39.99 Hardcover, November 2021 Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 90% Howard Marks’ story remains a riveting ride, six years after his death and more than thirty years after he was ‘banged up’ in the USA for his drug smuggling […]
COOKBOOK REVIEW: Savory Dinner Pies From Around The Globe by Ken Haedrich
COOKBOOK REVIEW: Savory Dinner Pies From Around The Globe by Ken Haedrich Allen & Unwin/Murdoch Books January 2022 Rrp $35.00 By Shane Pinnegar 60% I’ll wager ol’ mate Ken Haedrich has never had to cater for a gluten free guest, such is his fascination with big ol’ meat (and seafood, and veg) pies, all lovingly […]
COOKBOOK REVIEW: BIG BOARDS FOR BIG FAMILIES by Sandy Coughlin
COOKBOOK REVIEW: BIG BOARDS FOR BIG FAMILIES by Sandy Coughlin Allen & Unwin Rrp $35.00 By Shane Pinnegar 68% Sandy Coughlin’s Big Boards For Big Families is an undeniably colourful affair, lovingly photographing and describing huge grazing boards designed to be shared by families (or, presumably) groups of friends. All too often Coughlin’s ideas lean […]
Movie & Theatre reviews
THEATRE REVIEW: EVERY BRILLIANT THING
THEATRE REVIEW: EVERY BRILLIANT THING Black Swan Theatre, Perth, Western Australia – 25th August, 2021 Written by Duncan MacMillan with Jonny Donahoe Starring Luke Hewitt By Shane Pinnegar We cried true tears last night – equally from laughter, compassion and respect – as we experienced Luke Hewitt performing the one-handed play Every Brilliant Thing in […]
MOVIE REVIEW: BOSS LEVEL
MOVIE REVIEW: BOSS LEVEL Written by Chris & Eddie Borey, Joe Carnahan Directed by Joe Carnahan Starring Frank Grillo, Mel Gibson, Naomi Watts Reviewed by Shane Pinnegar 72% Frank Grillo oozes charisma and cool as retired special forces officer Roy Pulver in this assassin-Groundhog Day action-fest. Waking up each day on the exact same day […]
MOVIE REVIEW: KING KONG (2005)
MOVIE REVIEW: KING KONG (2005) Image: Wikimedia Hollywood is going through a phase of revisiting old properties of late. And just as recent years have brought us a reimagined take on an iconic Batman villain in 2019’s Joker, or a deeper look into the Alien franchise in Memory (which was reviewed here), we’re soon to […]
News
Early Bird Tickets On Sale Now! For Western Canada’s Decibel Breaking Metal Fest LOUD AS HELL 2022 – July 29 – July 31
Western Canada’s largest decibel-breaking metal festival, LOUD AS HELL has launched its early bird pre-sale tickets for this year’s 10th edition. The live extreme music and camping event will be hosted from July 29th to 31st at the Dinosaur Downs Stampede Grounds in Drumheller, AB. EARLY BIRD TICKETS FOR LAH X NOW AVAILABLE FOR ONLY $120 CAD at […]
Shinedown Releases The “Planet Zero” Music Video
New York, NY – [March 3, 2022] – Multi-platinum, record-breaking band Shinedown have released the thought-provoking and cinematic music video for lead single “Planet Zero” – The video arrives as “Planet Zero” hits #1 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Airplay Chart this week. The explosive single, the title track from the band’s seventh studio album […]
Five Things You Didn’t Know about BAD MOON BORN
Five Things You Didn’t Know about BAD MOON BORN By lead singer JORDAN VON GRAE with Shane Pinnegar 1. Our Debut Album Is In the Works After a couple of stand-alone releases and a 5-track singles collection, we decided it was about time we let fly with our debut full-length record. We’re currently in the […]
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INTERVIEW: DANIEL OLIVER from NOTHING MORE – May 2022
According to a recent press release: “Multi-GRAMMY-nominated rock act NOTHING MORE will embark on a co-headlining U.S. tour with Better Noise Music labelmates Asking Alexandria from May 13 to June 19 with support from Atreyu and Eva Under Fire. On the upcoming run, NOTHING MORE will be sharing the first listen to new music from […]
A Dirty Dozen with TYLER TRACY from WELLBORN ROAD – May 2022
According to a recent press release: “Houston, TX based hard rock band WELLBORN ROAD has released the official music video for their heavy cover of the 1980 ZZ TOP classic, “Beer Drinkers and Hell Raisers”. Established 2005 in College Station and now calling Houston home, Wellborn Road has carved its name as one of the heavy weights in the […]
A Dirty Dozen with LOGAN BURNS from SCARLETT O’HARA – May 2022
According to a recent press release: “Today metalcore veterans Scarlett O’Hara are back to the brodeo with their new single and music video for “Talk to Me.” The band is pushing their sound to new heights by embracing more electronic elements and clean vocals throughout the song, all while retaining their signature South Texas Metalcore […]
Almost A Dirty Dozen with THE VIOLENT INZIDENT – May 2022
According to a recent press release: “UK Based Post-Nu-Metal-Sub-Core supergroup THE VIOLENT INZIDENT have released the official music video for “Nu Metal,” off of their upcoming LP, This Is Nu Metal!. Consisting of highly talented musicians who may or may not be members of other very well known non post Nu-Metal bands, The Violent Inzident is: Tiny D – Wannabe rapper douchebag; C […]
INTERVIEW: BRETT PETRUSEK from FUZZRD – May 2022
According to a recent press release: “Today, FuZZrd present a live video for “Monster Carnival.” To screen the clip, click here: https://bit.ly/fuzzrdlive. The recording will be on all streaming platforms as of tomorrow. Singer and guitarist Brett Petrusek shares, “It was such a great feeling to release Near Life Experience and play our first handful of shows to close 2021. I’ve always visualized 2022 as […]
A Dirty Dozen with DAN SINDEL – May 2022
According to a recent press release: “Los Angeles musician Dan Sindel is best known for his “symphonic guitar” arrangements where he breaks the barrier in multi-tracking techniques with the guitar. Dan’s recordings have earned features in issues of Guitar Player and Electronic Musician magazines and continue to receive international acclaim. He is a unique and distinct artist like no other. His approach […]
A Dirty Dozen with SIMON ROACH from RXPTRS – May 2022
According to a recent press release: “Bristol, UK-based band RXPTRS – who blend rock, metal, punk, and hardcore with a seamlessness that is enviable, creating something that is unique that seethes with boundless energy – have announced their forthcoming album Living Without Death’s Permission, out June 24 via Blacklight Media/Metal Blade Records. RXPTRS (pronounced “Raptors”) are a new wave […]
A Dirty Dozen with LIPS TURN BLUE – May 2022
According to a recent press release: “LIPS TURN BLUE the acclaimed Upstate NY band that releases its debut album on MIG MUSIC May 4th., has released its second music video, PRAY FOR TOMORROW. Although written and recorded with the band’s late vocalist and co-writer, Phil Naro before the current conflict in the Ukraine, the compelling video was created […]
A Dirty Dozen with CHARLES CASWELL from BERRIED ALIVE – May 2022
According to a recent press release: “Berried Alive is a carefully curated world of adventurous music and multi-sensory goodies including, most recently, a beer partnership. In marketing speak, the company is a whimsical and colorful lifestyle brand with an ever-expanding menu of commercial offerings. But the founding duo—husband and wife, Charles Caswell and Kaylie Caswell—aren’t […]
A Dirty Dozen with NINA HAMMERLING from THE BAR CAR BAND – May 2022
According to a recent press release: “THE BAR CAR BAND’s sophomore EP, High on the Sunshine, drops today on CD and all streaming platforms. The group features singer-songwriters Nina Hammerling and Russell Smith in collaboration with guitarist Michael Mugrage (Orleans, Ronnie Spector), drummer Tommy Nagy (Lucky Peterson, The Garcia Project) and special guest bassist Scott […]
