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.
According to a recent press release: “New England Rap / Metal band THE 6IX GVNG has released the official music video for “PIG,” Filmed, edited, and directed by James “Squatch” Joyce, “PIG” is off of the band’s new EP, Black Magic & Trap Houses. Hailing from New England, The 6ix is an up and coming music act with a […]
According to a recent press release: “Australian rockers alt. are set to release their new album ABEYANCE on June 16 via SharpTone Records. To herald the news, the band has shared the towering new single, “APEP,” featuring Void Of Vision vocalist Jack Bergin. “‘APEP’ is the Egyptian god of chaos and he is consuming our world,” […]
According to a recent press release: America’s preeminent progressive rock band, KANSAS, will be touring 50 select North American cities to celebrate the band’s 50th Anniversary. KANSAS 50th Anniversary Tour–Another Fork in the Road will showcase music spanning all 50 years of the band’s illustrious history. The tour will showcase two hours of hits, fan […]
Venue: Open Chord Stage City: Knoxville, TN Date: May 11, 2023 Review and Photographs by: Rachel Craig (https://www.rachelcraigmedia.com/) The Canadian metal band Living Dead Girl made a stop at the Open Chord Stage in Knoxville on their Not That Innocent Tour – and it even became the unintentional last date on this run. The show was set to […]
According to a recent press release: “Dealing in sweet but edgy 3-minute melody driven anthems that are the hallmark of the South Side music scene, Chicago based Power Pop-Rock artist Steve Ramone has plied his trade in and around the Midwest for many years. Chasing Daylight is Ramone’s first release on Pavement Entertainment. He delivers high energy, […]
According to a recent press release: “Dynamic pop/rap/metal artist BAYBE has today released her debut EP, God’s Favorite. A collection of songs that explore the singer’s condemnable views on religion, God’s Favorite features aggressive, tongue-in-cheek lyricism as BAYBE writes about pride, lust, envy and other deadly sins. Fans can check out the EP. Miami-born and Nashville-based singer, songwriter, and producer BAYBE stalks pop hooks from […]
According to a recent press release: America’s preeminent progressive rock band, KANSAS, will be touring 50 select North American cities to celebrate the band’s 50th Anniversary. KANSAS 50th Anniversary Tour–Another Fork in the Road will showcase music spanning all 50 years of the band’s illustrious history. The tour will showcase two hours of hits, fan […]
According to a recent press release: “New York City’s Tanith – Russ Tippins (guitars, vocals), Cindy Maynard (bass, vocals), and Keith Robinson (drums) – have released their new album Voyage, out April 21 via Metal Blade. The album was recorded and mastered on 24-track analog tape and has never been digitized from recording to pressing. Also, fans will recognize […]
According to a recent press release: “Today, GRAMMY® Award-winning composer, arranger, and producer Kitt Wakeley released his star-studded orchestral rock album, Symphony of Sinners & Saints Vol. II The Storm, along with a new single, “All Things Sacred,” featuring guitar legend Joe Satriani and renowned drummer Kenny Aronoff (John Cougar, Joe Satriani), the London Symphony Orchestra, and London Voices choir. The album and new single can be purchased at […]
According to a recent press release: “Today Open Your Ears Records is pleased to welcome Another One Down! to its roster. The hard-hitting pop-punk band joins the independent label’s rapidly growing roster, which includes such artists as House & Home, Guardrail, Sea Of Storms, and more. Additionally, Another One Down! has announced their new album, A Bitter Descent Deluxe, which will be released on May 26, 2023. […]
According to a recent press release: America’s preeminent progressive rock band, KANSAS, will be touring 50 select North American cities to celebrate the band’s 50th Anniversary. KANSAS 50th Anniversary Tour–Another Fork in the Road will showcase music spanning all 50 years of the band’s illustrious history. The tour will showcase two hours of hits, fan […]
According to a recent press release: “Columbus, Ohio punk rock seadogs BRAVE THE SEA return this week with a wild new folk-metal shanty, “Frozen Shore,” featuring guest vocals by Vincent Jackson of death metal band Aether Realm. The instant classic, drink-clinker is found on the band’s forthcoming, third full-length album, Lady Death, that’s out on April 28th. Brave the Sea is a Columbus, OH Celtic rock band whose fun live performances and hook filled melodies […]
According to a recent press release: “Rock band ATRIUM released their latest single “Above Water” to all major platforms via Curtain Call records on April 20, 2023. The single was written and recorded by Bryant August, Chad Szeliga, and Johnny K at Johnny K Productions. It was produced, mixed, and mastered by Johnny K.” We get Bryant to discuss new music, influences, and more. 1. Tell us a little […]
According to a recent press release: “From the ashes of passion and pleasure, SevenStones brings you Hurt Turns Into Hate. This album was produced by Dalton Skinner of Anchor Sound. The most fitting of titles, Hurt Turns Into Hate is a collection of songs that bring in an array of energy and emotion. Pulling from influences such as Seether, Limp Bizkit, […]
Venue: Soaring Eagle Casino City: Mt. Pleasant, MI Dates: April 28, 2023 Review and Photographs by: Todd “Toddstar” Jolicoeur (www.toddstarphotography.com) After driving from Florida to Michigan, there are few artists that would prompt me to get back in a car for a 5-hour roundtrip… but Alice Cooper is one of those artists, especially when it is […]
According to a recent press release: “Failure by Proxy release new single “Devil’s Got a New Friend” via Daeth Records/TLG/INgrooves. The single was produced by Nick Miller and written by Failure by Proxy and Nick Miller. Failure By Proxy (FXP) is an American rock band from Galt, California. Founding member and drummer Eric “Spaz” Lewis established the band in December of 2017 with current members guitarist Chuck “Cash” Schubert and bassist and backing vocalist […]
According to a recent press release: “Boston’s GOZU — Marc Gaffney (vocals and guitar); Joseph Grotto (bass); Doug Sherman (lead guitar); and Seth Botos (drums) — return riffing and screaming with their fifth full-length Remedy. It arrives via Black Light Media/Metal Blade on May 19. This is Gozu’s world, we’re just living in it. Given that it has been five years since the Boston quartet dropped the monstrous Equilibrium, returning with Remedy is one hell of a […]
According to a recent press release: “Today, Northeast hardcore titans Kings Never Die premiere the new video “Stay True” at the Hardcore Worldwide YouTube channel. The track is the second to be revealed from the band’s highly anticipated debut album, All the Rats, sets for international release on May 26th via Metalville Records. Hailing from New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania, Kings Never Die walk the line between positive, uplifting messages and […]
Venue: Marathon Music Works City: Nashville, TN Date: April 18, 2023 Review and Photographs by: Jacob Smith (www.jhs-photo.com) M83 hit the stage to a well in advance sold out show at Marathon Music Works in Nashville, TN in support of their most recent album Fantasy. The evening was an absolute fun filled event. Everybody in attendance […]
According to a recent press release: “Following her super catchy single release “BITTER” (produced by Grammy Award-Winning producer TRICKY STEWART), summer of 2022, Atlanta-based pop-indie artist DALBY BIEHL teams back up with acclaimed writer/producer Dylan Rouda for this perfectly timed new single “PROM!” “PROM!” is a very upbeat anthem song with attitude and anger. DALBY channels her inner Avril Lavigne & Taylor Swift (her unsympathetic and edgy mentors) for […]
