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Jake Leffel

Chelsea Cutler's Beauty Truly Is Everywhere

Chelsea Cutler and “The Beauty Is Everywhere Tour” made their 26th stop in Phoenix, Arizona. The Monday night show at the Van Buren did not feel like the sluggish Monday we all think of, and instead felt like a weekend night. Chelsea is touring on her 2023 album Stellaria, and

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Fall Out Boy's So Much for (2our) Dust Tour Comes to Lexington

by Brandon S. Turner There’s nothing like an action-packed show on a Saturday night in early Spring. Genre bending Rock legends Fall Out Boy brought their So Much for (2our) Dust to Rupp Arena at the Central Bank Center in Lexington, KY this past week. This is the band’

Allwell “Fourrell” Dagogo

The Farewell Tour - Gladys Knight’s Final Sydney Performance

The Farewell Tour: A bittersweet moment for Fans Across Australia. Yet, it stands as a magnificent tribute to the final Australian performance of the seven-time Grammy winner, aptly hailed as the 'Empress of Soul.' At the age of 79, Gladys Knight continues to enchant audiences with her undeniable

Emily Yellin

Warmer Days: 10 Must-Play Songs in the Car with the Windows Down

For years, I have been awarded the friend that has the best playlist for any occasion. With spring in full bloom, and the days staying brighter for longer, here are ten songs you need on repeat this month. These ten songs give off all the same high energy, feel good

Aubry Miller

ILLIT is Mesmerizing in Their Debut Lead Single, “Magnetic”

ILLIT is the latest girl group debut from HYBE, following the footsteps of highly successful labelmate girl groups like Le Sserafim, and NewJeans. The five-member group was formed through the reality competition show R U Next? in 2023 and is under the sub-label Belift Lab. Under HYBE’s impressive reputation,

Kevin Young

If Not For Me- 'Everything You Wanted' | Album Review

Hailing from Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, If Not For Me is a four piece metalcore outfit making their mark on the hearts of many. Their tasteful concoction of pop and electronic elements along with catchy choruses illuminates their own signature aggression. On March 29, 2024, they released their sophomore album Everything You

Julie Hoffman

Sonic Ranch - New Album, Upcoming Tour, and Lots of Fun: An Interview with Tony Scalzo of Fastball

I recently sat down on zoom with Tony Scalzo, singer / songwriter from the iconic American Pop Rock band Fastball. The band is heading out on tour (Tour Dates and Info below).  We chatted about the band’s upcoming tour, group history and their new, soon to be released album, Sonic

Hannah Smith

What Country Can Sound Like

I used to be country music’s biggest snob. Growing up in Alabama, I have many memories of riding shotgun in my dad’s pickup while listening to the classics–Waylon Jennings, Jim Croce, Dolly Parton, and even Alan Jackson–and I was quick to defend what I saw as

Kiera Gower

Going Back to Trench: What You Need to Know About Twenty One Pilots and Clancy

Twenty One Pilots will release their seventh album, Clancy, on May 17th. Since their last album was released in 2021, fans have been eagerly awaiting new music and a new part to the story that Twenty One Pilots has created. The narrative they have built has been revisited over quite

Ian Storck

ONEUS Returns to Chicago With 'La Dolce Vita' World Tour

ONEUS, the five-member K-pop group made up of Seoho, Leedo, Keonhee, Hwanwoong, and Xion, made their return to Chicago for their second world tour, La Dolce Vita. After a year-long wait following their appearance in Madison, Wisconsin on their previous tour, ONEUS returned to the Windy City with plenty of

Andrew Kjelson

Never Kiss and Tell: The Home Team Unleashes New Single "Hell"

Thriller Records’ “heavy-pop” icons, The Home Team, are back and better than ever with the release of their newest single, Hell. Over the past year, The Home Team have made an enormous leap in their career with sold-out tours, the release of multiple record-breaking singles, and the cultivation of a

Daniel Cece

Hot Off the Press: Necrophobic - "In the Twilight Grey"

Rarely does a band not only remain active for over three decades but continue to release new records that suggest the members are just as inspired and motivated as they were when they crafted their older material, especially given how much a band/artist transforms and matures musically over that

Shanna Madison

Briston Maroney Says Farewell to the Ultrapure Tour

It was a bittersweet end to an era inside Portland’s Crystal Ballroom on Thursday. Indie-rock artist Briston Maroney closed out his “Ultrapure World Tour” with an energetic performance consisting of new and old hits. Maroney released his second album, Ultrapure, on Sept. 22, 2023, and has been on the

Andrew MacLean

Accessing Natalie Jane Show at Toronto’s Axis Club

A snowy first day of spring swept across downtown Toronto. Today was the day for firsts. The first day of spring came rolling through, although being in Canada, it still has that winter like feel to it, and Natalie Jane’s first performance in Toronto. Natalie Jane rolled onto the

Matt Benton

Madi Diaz Packs the Kessler Theater in Dallas, TX

Listen. I love some good ol' -core. Metalcore, deathcore, hardcore ... all of it. Give me some breakdowns, blast-beats, and some animal sounding vocals, and I am all in. But, sometimes I'm craving something different. You know the vibes. It's raining out, the thunder is crashing

Ian Storck

KMFDM Doing it Again in Milwaukee

The German masters of the Ultra Heavy Beat don’t seem to ever slow down, now celebrating 40 years since their debut, and hitting the road yet again to promote their 23rd album Let Go. The Rave in Milwaukee always gives KMFDM a warm reception on their tours, and it’

Festivals

MSM Fest 2024: Mosh for Miracles

The Living the Dream Foundation was founded in 2007. Working within the music industry, the foundation helps to give a "dream day" to individuals with disabilities by allowing them opportunities to meet their favorite artists. LTD was the perfect cause for Music Scene Media to partner with for

Raven Clemons

Yam Haus Strikes a Chord with Vulnerability and Self-Acceptance in "First To Try"

Indie alt-rock trio Yam Haus’s latest single, "First To Try,” explores anxiety and the relentless pursuit of self-acceptance. With raw emotions, the lyrics shed light on inner struggles; to Yam Haus, vulnerability is not a weakness but a source of strength and connection.  The song opens with the

Connor Hannan

The “God’s Watching Tour” Stops Through the Windy City

Isabel LaRosa and Ari Abdul’s “God’s Watching Tour” made its way to Chicago’s Subterranean music venue in the heart of the Whicker Park neighborhood. It was a packed, and might I add, SOLD OUT show for the duo. On a cold and fitting windy day in Chicago,

Dylan Wallace

Mom Jeans Surf the Jersey Shore

Taking their LOUD EPIC EMO MUSIC tour through Sayreville, New Jersey’s Starland Ballroom, Mom Jeans arrived to a barrage of spray tans, stiff hair, and tank tops. Jarring if you don’t follow their Instagram, but it was part of their fan/band decided spirit week along their tour

Andrew MacLean

Dorian Electra Brings Their Fanfare Symphony to Toronto

A perfect theme for a venue called The Opera House, as Dorian Electra sets up for a fun filled night for their fans. In true renaissance fashion, the stage was adorned with giant candelabras, red curtains with gold detailing, and a venue full of die-hard Electra fans. Fanfare is the

Andrew Kjelson

Heart To Heart: An Interview with Capstan

On March 12, 2024, I had the opportunity to sit down and chat with Anthony DeMario (Vocals) and Harrison Bormann (Guitar) of Capstan. We spoke about the band's most recent tour supporting Holding Absence, the release of their upcoming album, The Mosaic, their personal hobbies, and much more!

Mads Pae

BTS’ V Embarks on a Quest for Love on New Single FRI(END)S

Before all of the BTS members began their mandatory service in the South Korean military, V, aka Kim Taehyung, confirmed in a Weverse post that he had prepared many projects to be released while he was away. Since then, he’s collaborated with singer-songwriter UMI on “wherever u r”, and

Conner Tomlinson

Promises Unsaid – "Revenge of the Smoothie King" | Single Review

Promises Unsaid is building up momentum with the relentless new single, "Revenge of the Smoothie King." The Binghamton, NY 5-piece continues to bend, blend, and otherwise manipulate metalcore with fluency, passion, and modern pop flair.  "Revenge" is the darker and edgier sequel to 2021's

Matt Benton

LO & Oni Bring Out a "Phantasy"

DAMN. Yeah, that's how I'm going to start this review. Normally I get at least 5 seconds before having my ears torn to pieces, but Lo must have been thinking "Nah. We going in straight away" on their new track "Phantasy" with