Jackson Tujo

Editorial Assistant, Senior Photographer, and Graphic Designer / Cape Coral, FL / @capturesbyjt

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Time to Let This Pass: 20 Years of 'War All The Time' with Thursday

New Jersey natives Thursday were an integral part of the early 2000s emo scene. They released hit after hit, and, in the end, inspired many of our favorite artists today. Perhaps their definitive album, War All The Time, reached 20 years old and they are touring the nation in support

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Grab the Popcorn: 'Heartbreak Feels Good In A Place Like This' Review

"...But I'm not like Ryan Gosling in any f**king way." Is there any better way to describe apathy toward Valentine's Day? To convey his angst, Ray Hawthorne uses cinema references on the title track of his new EP, Heartbreak Feels Good In A

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OPINION: Sleep Token Identities Leaked-Examining Parasocial Relationships Within Fandoms

This information may come as a surprise to many readers. However, this vital piece of wisdom is necessary to write this article. Your favorite artists, yes even those, are not gods, they are human. Humans have a right to privacy and to be treated with decency. However, metal upstarts Sleep

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Wind Walkers Release Sophomore Album 'What If I Break?'

Bad Omens' The Death of Peace Of Mind meets Nothing But Thieves– an excellent combination that leads to an innovative and new sound. After much anticipation, What If I Break? by Wind Walkers was released today, November 17th. This release shines brightly at its grandest moments but is held

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Tech N9ne and Hollywood Undead Bring 'Bliss' to Tampa

A night of legends. Tech N9ne is known for his machine gun flow, while it is hard to describe exactly what Hollywood Undead is. On November 15th, these legendary artists joined forces at the Hard Rock in Tampa, FL. They also invited out King Iso, a legendary performer in his

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New Saviors Takes Names with "Garden of Lies"

There is something special about metal bands with dual vocalists. Legendary bands like Linkin Park, The Devil Wears Prada, and Wage War come to mind. New Saviors have a unique combination of clean vocalist Mick King and screamer/guitarist Zack King. They make excellent use of this combination on "

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Dead Poet Society Drop Two Bittersweet Singles and Announce 'FISSION'

L.A. quartet Dead Poet Society may be the best-kept secret in the rock genre. With -!-, they released my album of the year for 2021. Today, October 19th, they announced their sophomore album, Fission, due on January 26th via Spinefarm. With this announcement, they dropped a double-sided single,

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10 Years Later: Attila is Still 'About That Life'

"As we all know, 'About That Life' is the greatest metalcore album of all time,"– Attila vocalist Chris "Fronz" Fronzak boasts to a packed Tampa crowd. Do you like heavy music? Do you want to party and do "Shots For The Boys?"

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Chasing Airplanes Pursues a New Path with 'Kaleidoscopes'

"Unknown is the human plight." Are you an avid metalcore listener but feel like all the mainstays' new releases blend together? Then Tampa Bay metalcore group Chasing Airplanes has something for you. With Kaleidoscopes, released on October 13th, they flipped the Djent sound on its head. I

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Metalcore Dropouts Ace the Assignment in Ybor City

I shoot a lot of cool shows, and I try to keep my cool about them. However, I was anxious when I discovered I would be shooting the Metalcore Dropouts Tour featuring The Devil Wears Prada, Fit for a King, Counterparts, and Landmvrks. Yet, every band on October 11th at

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Deep Dive into Til Now

Known for his TikTok and Instagram Reels stardom, Til Now is still a hidden gem in the pop-emo world. He hopped on the Midwest Emo cover trend of famous television scenes. He is also (reluctantly) known for being a Pete Wentz doppelganger. However, it is his original music where Aaron

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10 Years of Better Off

In 2021, I attended the revival of the legendary Furnace Fest. One of the first bands in the shed stage stole my attention on the first day. Emo rockers Better Off have been consistently releasing incredible music since 2013. Their somber yet angsty sound, filled with infectious choruses and fun

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"Always speak the truth" - Discovering sunbreak

An emerging wave in metal emphasizes production, following Bad Omens and Dayseeker's footsteps. Augusta's sunbreak is beginning to blaze their path in these footsteps. sunbreak features Jade Williamson on vocals, Blake Finnerty on drums, Jesus Maldonado on bass, and Ryan Walden on guitar. This young band

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Designer Disguise Offers their Take on the Classic "Spooky Scary Skeletons"

When you think of Halloween, you may think of horror movies, pumpkin patches, Spirit Halloween, and spooky music. Perhaps one of the biggest spooky songs of them all is "Spooky Scary Skeletons," a timeless classic. On September 29th, Designer Disguise released a metal version of the classic via

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Until I Wake Welcomes You to "Fool's Paradise"

I am a massive, longtime, Until I Wake fan. I have always loved their unique melodic mix of metalcore. With "Fool's Paradise," released on September 29th via Fearless Records, they lean into their rock sensibilities. This may lead to mixed reactions, but I love their melodic

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Taking Back Sunday Offers the Heartfelt "Amphetamine Smiles"

"You better save yourself before you try and save somebody else." Many years since they began, Taking Back Sunday still knows how to write an infectious earworm of a track. On September 27th, TBS released their third single off their upcoming album 152 (set to release on October

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The Northern Impresses with "Usurper"

I had no idea what to expect going into this track. The only Canadian metalcore band I had heard of was the ever-so-talented Counterparts. Yet, with "Usurper," The Northern stake a claim to be in that same conversation as their Canadian contemporaries. With the release of "Usurper,

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HourHouse Drops True "BODYBAG MUSIK"

"Diabolical" is the only word that truly describes what HourHouse and Shaolin G of Unity TX just dropped. I listen to a lot of metalcore, and most of it has grown tired. Yet, nu-metalcore has never been more full of life. When "BODYBAG MUSIK" dropped today

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Cody Etc. Asks, "Why is it so complicated just trying to stay alive?"

“Please just let me be more than you’ll ever see.” With I DON'T WANT TO BE HERE ANYMORE, Southwest Florida musician Cody Etc. offers a mature and unique sound. I have witnessed many Cody shows, and I can truthfully claim you will not hear their sound from

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Asking Alexandria Offers Confusion with 'Where Do We Go From Here?'

“I’m haunted by the ghost of my past,” from “Feel,” accurately describes Asking Alexandria’s newest album, Where Do We Go From Here? This is a part of the scene vets’ identity crisis. Once Sumerian Records’ crowning achievement, Asking Alexandria struggles to find footing with their first release under

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Beartooth Overcomes Adversity with "Doubt Me"

Beartooth is going through an intriguing transition. This is not the same band that released Disgusting. However, they are also not the same band that released their radio hit album, Disease. They recently released my favorite Beartooth track, "Might Love Myself," a bona-fide pop hit full of passion.

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Gainesville's Hidden Gem: Mike & the Nerve Release "Fool's Gold, False Idols"

Gainesville is known widely for the University of Florida, whether it be wild parties or a legendary football team. However, there is a growing punk scene in North Florida; a long-kept secret within is Mike & the Nerve. On August 25th, the indie-punk rockers released their latest single, "Fool&

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The Word Alive and Bad Omens Unveil "One Of Us"

Today, August 25th, scene veterans The Word Alive release the newest chapter of their long journey, Hard Reset. As part of this release, "One Of Us," featuring Noah Sebastian of Bad Omens, was also dropped. This track is a throwback to an older The Word Alive sound but

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Discord Theory Finds Themselves with 'Eight Ways From Dire Straits'

Tampa scene veterans Discord Theory may be the best-kept secret in the post-hardcore scene. They offer a refreshing and unique mix of post-hardcore, pop-punk, and alternative sounds. Years in the making, on July 26th, they released their debut album, Eight Ways From Dire Straits. I have witnessed many Discord Theory

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The Plot In You Unleashes "Forgotten"

"Unhinged," "Epic," and "Cathartic"; are the words that come to mind when discussing The Plot In You's latest single, "Forgotten," released on August 11th via Fearless Records. Their previous single, "Left Behind," was a mellow track, resembling something