ToddStar - that's me... just a rocking accountant who had dreams of being a rock star. I get to do the next best thing to rocking the globe - I get to take pictures of the lucky ones that do. I love to shoot all genres of music and different types of performers. If it is related to music, I love to photograph it. I get to shoot and hang with not only some of my friends and idols, but some of the coolest people around today.
Venue: Ascend Amphitheatre City: Nashville, TN Date: August 25, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Jacob Smith (https://www.jhs-photo.com) On Tuesday evening, playing to an almost sold-out show at the Ascend Amphitheater in Nashville, TN, Jack Johnson did not disappoint. Playing a rather robust 29-song set filled with multi-song covers and masterful solos from every member of […]
Venue: MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre City: Tampa, FL Date: August 24, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Kassidy Griffin (https://kassidyraephoto.wixsite.com/mysite/projects-7) Monday night at MidFlorida Credit Union Amphitheater brought together two different corners of alternative music as Neon Trees joined Goo Goo Dolls for their Summer Tour 2026. I admit that right away, I didn’t walk into the […]
According to a recent press release: “Seattle punk rockers The Drowns have shared “Have A Heart” from their upcoming full length album Harsh Reality, which releases September 18 via Pirates Press Records. Vocalist / guitarist Rev Peters, vocalist / bassist Andy Wylie, and drummer Jake Margolis largely bashed out the tracks themselves, with the exception of additional guitar work on […]
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Label: BLKIIBLK Release Date: June 05, 2026 Rating: 95% Reviewer: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur Having checked out Finnish rockers The 69 Eyes periodically over the years and then catching them live at The Machine Shop in Flint, MI just before COVID hit, I was excited to discover they released an EP earlier this summer. I may […]
According to a recent press release: “Following the introduction of “Dreaming Dangerous,” Los Angeles rock outfit Sons of Silver continues their rollout toward a new studio album with the release of their second song and video, “Fire Between Us,” out now. Driven by towering guitars, thunderous rhythms, and the band’s signature cinematic approach to modern rock, “Fire Between Us” captures the urgency […]
Venue: Truliant Amphitheatre City: Charlotte, NC Dates: August 17, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) A month to the day after hitting Upheaval Festival in Michigan, I found myself back at it with camera in hand, this time covering Mötley Crüe and special guests Tesla and Extreme. On a blistering hot day in […]
According to a recent press release: “Fresh off the announcement of her highly anticipated sophomore album RollerCoaster Tycoon, neon pop punk artist lolitslea is excited to share another new track. “Summer 09” is a vibrant blast from the past. Everything lolitslea touches turns to vibrant shades of blue and green. From her iconic split-dye hair to her fiery […]
According to a recent press release: “Everything Is Noise is currently streaming Prosthetic Memories, the stunning new full-length from Chicago-based instrumental power trio, COYOTE MAN. The premiere comes on the eve of the record’s official release Friday, August 14th. Members Augie Portugal, Ian Wheeler, and Rene Rodriguez have been making noise since the early 2000s but officially formed COYOTE MAN in […]
According to a recent press release: “Moths” is the latest video and single from Oregon’s DRY WEDDING. The track comes off the band’s upcoming new full-length, The Back Of Beyond, set for release on July 31st through Vesperian / Metal Blade Records. DRY WEDDING is a Portland-based outfit operating at the intersection of post punk, gothic country, noise rock, black metal, […]
According to a recent press release: “Canada’s unstoppable metal force Triskelyon unleashes Metalmorphosis, a digital‑only barrage that reforges iconic rock and pop classics into a high‑octane blast of metallic fury. The album is now available on all major digital platforms as of August 21, 2026 via Moribund Records. Founded in 2021 by guitarist and mastermind Geoff Waye (Category […]
According to a recent press release: “Wonderlick Loves You is the seventh full length effort from Wonderlick, the duo of Jay Blumenfield and Tim Quirk, both founding members of late 20th century alt-rock mischief makers Too Much Joy. The album was recorded in Virginia with local adepts in traditional Appalachian music. Wonderlick Loves You is […]
According to a recent press release: “Saint Blonde have released “smooth talkin’” – the latest single from their forthcoming debut full-length, …with little ease, out September 18 via Pale Chord / Rise Records BMG. A declaration of self-worth from someone who refuses to be fooled twice, “smooth talkin’” is a biting indictment of manipulation, empty promises, and calculated […]
According to a bio: “IZZY REIGN. A Dark pop/Metalcore artist from Grand Rapids Michigan. Twitch streamer. Spooky Queen. Dad joke expert and fluent in sarcasm. Aiming to grow community through music and bring back what it means to be human.” I was ableto sit down woith Izzy at Upheaval and discuss new music, touring, and much […]
According to a recent press release: “Showing Teeth can project unfiltered feeling with either a jarring deathcore screech or a scarred, yet soothing melody. This control of the unpredictable has established the Kentucky-born and Nashville-based artist as an extreme music alchemist of the highest order, casting a spell that’s both intense and irresistible. She has gone from […]
According to a recent press release: “Long Island-based punk rock provocateurs Bad Mary are kicking off a new chapter with their brand-new original song and video, “Mouth Fulla Fire.” The track marks the first official taste of the band’s forthcoming album, Stitched, with additional releases and visuals rolling out in the months ahead. In addition to bassist Mike Staub, Bad Mary is fronted by powerhouse […]
Venue: Ryman Auditorium City: Nashville, TN Date: August 9, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Jacob Smith (https://www.jhs-photo.com) What was initially supposed to be an outdoor event at Ascend Amphitheatre, and was a few days prior to availability, shifted over to the legendary mother church, Ryman Auditorium; this event was packed to the brim with moments […]
According to a recent press release: “Metal band Anger Within release their brand new EP, Through The Eyes Of The Bedouin, via Pavement Entertainment. The EP was co-produced by Matt Washburn (Mastodon) and mixed and recorded at Ledbelly Studios in Dawsonville, GA. Featuring five tracks, Anger Within fuse metal, hardcore punk, and death metal to create an aggressive, non-compromising form of […]
According to a recent press release: “Get Out Alive is the brain trust of Chas Huff, a solo alternative metal artist originally from the southwest suburbs of Chicago, Illinois, who later relocated to Palm Coast, Florida. His musical journey began in high school, producing on a borrowed computer before stepping into the local scene as […]
Venue: The Pinnacle City: Nashville, TN Date: August 7, 2026 Review and Photographs by: Jacob Smith (https://www.jhs-photo.com) Having attended the first evening of this two-night show at The Pinnacle, I didn’t know what to expect. The first evening was high energy and included a couple of guest musicians by the names of Marcus King and […]
According to a recent press release: “ALYXX a singer, songwriter, and pianist hailing from the musical hub of New York, has captivated audiences with her unique blend of classical finesse and rock-infused energy. Born and raised in a world of classical music, ALYXX’s upbringing laid the foundation for her exceptional talent and artistry. However, it […]
