It’s no secret that some of the best art comes from pain. The way this particular emotion can be conveyed into sheer brilliance is truly one of the most mystifying things about the human experience. Rather than analyze this mystery, it’s better to embrace it and enjoy it with a…

Featuring vocalist Pat Flynn and drummer Shawn Costa from Have Heart, guitarist Alex Henery from Basement, guitarist Alex Dow from Big Contest and Nick Hinch from Stand Off and Nuclear Age, Fiddlehead isn’t your typical supergroup. First off, the band are transatlantic due to Henery being from England and not…

I’ve thought this for years, and I’ll probably be sticking to it for years to come, but the term “legend” has become played out. It’s a word now used by dumbass frat boys when one of their friends brings a keg to a lame party or a person who hasn’t…

For over a decade, I’ve had the privilege of being able to cover a lot of music festivals around the New England region. Some of them have a certain vibe and aesthetic that’s either positive or off-putting, which depends on who you talk to. With this being said, the FreshGrass…

While metal music is an incredible style due to its emphatic tone, wide array of subgenres and hyper-dedicated fanbase, some of the bands and musicians within it often restrict themselves. A lot of their records sound the same, there isn’t that much sonic exploration, and the creative output can get…

There are bands who have a way of making a concert more than just an audience enjoying the music that’s coming from the stage. They include stellar visuals and engaging theatrics to make it a genuine spectacle while creating an impactful experience. Coming out of the esteemed music scene of…

The San Francisco Bay Area has bred all sorts of innovative acts over the years, and Dirtwire are one of the latest who have been following that trend. A duo consisting of Evan Fraser and Mark Reveley, they possess a very peculiar sound that blends electronic music with instruments from…

If you’re a regular reader or this review column or the rest of my work as a music journalist, then you can probably tell that I listen to a lot of different styles and genres. It’s par for the course in this profession and I never want to be known…

When it comes to defying genres and classifications, Mr. Bungle are legit pioneers. The band founded by vocalist Mike Patton, guitarist Trey Spruance and bassist Trevor Dunn in Eureka, California during the mid-80s has material that extends into the realms of jazz, ska, disco, metal and numerous others. Oftentimes this…