Devastation on the Nation Getting my death metal fix On September 19, 2015, I decided to go see another show. With Epica dropping off on their tour, it seemed unlikely for me to have another concert to see in September. I may still go and see Eluveitie and The […]
Riding the Majestic A look at Soilwork’s 10th Studio Album Before I begin, I need to preface this by saying that Soilwork is THE band responsible for opening up my perspective to European music and heavier music in general. At 17-years-old. I was convinced that I had pretty much heard […]
A Year for Progressive Rock Titles Exploring the new Riverside album: “Love, Fear and the Time Machine” With Steven Wilson’s hand.cannot.erase album out and dominating 2015 in terms of progressive rock titles, it would appear that it would be difficult for any band to compete. Luckily, Riverside doesn’t have to […]
Why So Serious? Some of the Sillier Acts in Music To many, music is a very serious expression of the self and is used by listeners to identify commonalities in theme and feeling. Sometimes we are more inclined to look for music that isn’t entirely based on anything important. It’s […]
Looking at Meliora Ghost’s newest release Ghost is one of those bands that comes seemingly from out of nowhere and surprises the world. Their third release, Meliora, is a new entry into their discography. Their second album charted #28 on the Billboard 200 and this one will likely fare even […]
A Trip to the Underworld All transportation provided by Symphony X July 24, 2015, four years, one month, and one week exactly after the release of Iconoclast, Symphony X has followed up with their ninth studio album, Underworld. Like Blind Guardian, Symphony X employs a very meticulous approach to songwriting, […]
Meaner Than the Average? George Watsky is Anything But On August 11, 2015, three friends and I went to the Fox Theater in Boulder, Colorado to see George Watsky perform. This was my second time seeing him perform and my first time in this venue for him. Usually, when an […]
Insomnia Turns to Narcolepsy Battling Crippling Insomnia with Music When I was living in Northern California, I was the most isolated I had ever been in my life. I didn’t know anyone and I didn’t have any real responsibilities beyond the semester of college I was taking. My sleep schedule […]
Just Shut Up: Recognizing Artists Without Vocals For many, instrumental artists are difficult to process. After all, the way we know and identify with songs is based on the message it presents and the way the words are used. Lyrics are a great way to help you remember what part of […]
Some people enjoy hip hop for the beat, some look for the lyrics. For me, it’s certainly a combination of the two. Lyrically, I look for a good use of similes, metaphors, and an emphasis on wordplay. I also really enjoy a good narrative within hip hop. Even if the […]
