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2000s Throwback Gallery: Usher The ‘Truth Tour’ 2004 with Christina Milian

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Usher The ‘Truth Tour’ 2004 with Christina Milian at the Wachovia Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Christina Milian Usher Photography by: Steve Trager

2000s Throwback Gallery: Vans Warped Tour 2004

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Vans Warped Tour 2004 at the Tweeter Center Camden, New Jersey Bad Religion Billy Talent Coheed and Cambria New Found Glory NOFX Sugarcult Tiger Army Photography by: Steve Trager

2000s Throwback Gallery: Alanis Morissette & The Barenaked Ladies Co-Headlining The ‘Au Naturale Tour’ 2004

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Alanis Morissette & The Barenaked Ladies Co-Headlining The ‘Au Naturale Tour’ at the Mann Center for the Performing Arts Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Alanis Morissette Barenaked Ladies Photography by: Steve Trager

2000s Throwback Gallery: Kenny Chesney ‘Guitars, Tiki Bars and a Whole Lotta Love’ Tour 2004 with Keith Urban & Dierks Bentley

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Kenny Chesney’s ‘Guitars, Tiki Bars and a Whole Lotta Love’ Tour with Keith Urban & Dierks Bentley at the Wachovia Spectrum Center Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Dierks Bentley Keith Urban Kenny Chesney Photography by: Steve Trager

2000s Throwback Gallery: Q102 Jingle Ball 2003

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Q102 Jingle Ball at the Tweeter Center Camden, New Jersey Blaque Fabolous Hilary Duff Maroon 5 Sean Paul Simple Plan Stacie Orrico Photography by: Steve Trager

2000s Throwback Gallery: Mariah Carey ‘Charmbracelet’ World Tour 2003

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Mariah Carey ‘Charmbracelet’ World Tour at the Tower Theatre Upper Darby, Pennsylvania Photography by: Steve Trager

2000s Throwback Gallery: Vans Warped Tour 2003

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Vans Warped Tour at the Tweeter Center Camden, New Jersey The All-American Rejects Bowling for Soup Rancid Simple Plan The Ataris Photography by: Steve Trager

2000s Throwback Gallery: Ozzfest 2003

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Ozzfest at the Tweeter Center Camden, New Jersey Chimaira Cradle of Filth Disturbed Killswitch Engage Korn Marilyn Manson Motograter Shadows Fall Voivod Photography by: Steve Trager

2000s Throwback Gallery: Q102 ‘Q Concert 14’ 2003

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Q102 ‘Q Concert 14’ at the Tweeter Center Camden, New Jersey Bowling for Soup Daniel Bedingfield Fabolous Ginuwine Jewel Lillix Lisa Marie Presley LL COOL J Third Eye Blind Tyrese Wayne Wonder Photography by: Steve Trager

2000s Throwback Gallery: Vans Warped Tour 2002

Posted May 28, 2021 by musicmattersmedia

Vans Warped Tour 2002 at the Tweeter Center Camden, New Jersey Flogging Molly New Found Glory NOFX The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Thursday Photography by: Steve Trager

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One of music’s all-time most prolific and iconic

One of music’s all-time most prolific and iconic singers, Tony Bennett died on July 21 at age ninety-six, leaving behind a body of work that spanned an astonishing seven decades. Bennett was a classic crooner, typically considered to be in the same vein as Frank Sinatra, Vic Damone, Andy Williams, and others. However, Bennett not only outlived nearly all his contemporaries but also found surprising ways to reach new audiences late in his career while remaining true to who he was as a performer. Find out more about the legacy Tony Bennett left behind. [Link in bio!] 📝: Richard John Cummins

2023 has been packed with fantastic songs, both fr

2023 has been packed with fantastic songs, both from some of music’s most reliable creatives and from several promising up-and-comers. So abundant has great music been this year, that it’s been a struggle to confine the year to a list of the ten greatest songs. Discover some of our noteworthy mentions and find out our official top ten songs of 2023. [Link in bio!] 📝: Tom Williams

As we bid farewell to 2023, take a deep dive into

As we bid farewell to 2023, take a deep dive into our album reviews highlighting Olivia Rodrigo, Corey Taylor, Demi Lovato, The Beaches, and Doja Cat on MusicMattersMedia.com [Link in bio!] 📝: Tom Williams, 📝: Richard John Cummins & 📝: Amy Burchett

As we say goodbye to 2023, make sure you check out

As we say goodbye to 2023, make sure you check out our album reviews spotlighting Quavo, Zach Bryan, Jon Batiste, Hozier, and Thirty Seconds to Mars over at MusicMattersMedia.com [Link in bio!] 📝: Tom Williams, 📝: Richard John Cummins & 📝: Jaylan Brooks

As we close the chapter on 2023, don't miss our in

As we close the chapter on 2023, don't miss our in-depth album reviews featuring The Maine, Post Malone, Travis Scott, The Band CAMINO, and G Flip. Explore each review on MusicMattersMedia.com [Link in bio!] 📝: Tom Williams, 📝: Jaylan Brooks & 📝: Amy Burchett

We’re wrapping up 2023 with insights into the la

We’re wrapping up 2023 with insights into the latest albums from Nas, Ice Spice, Yellowcard, Greta Van Fleet, and Blur on MusicMattersMedia.com [Link in bio!] 📝: Tom Williams, 📝: Richard John Cummins, 📝: Jaylan Brooks & 📝: Douglas Dahlström

Ultimately, ‘Barbie: The Album’ hits all the e

Ultimately, ‘Barbie: The Album’ hits all the expected talking points, infusing the soundtrack with an undeniable charm that perfectly befits the iconic public figure that Barbie represents. While it adheres to certain conventions, there are enough intriguing twists and turns throughout to elevate this compilation. The album is undeniably fun, bursting with life, and brimming with hope – just like the timeless doll herself. Find out our thoughts on the soundtrack’s star-studded lineup. [Link in bio!] 📝: Jaylan Brooks

Since their early hardcore days, Massachusetts tri

Since their early hardcore days, Massachusetts trio-turned-solo-project PVRIS have pivoted further and further towards electro-pop and pop-rock – and though the album art for their fourth LP, ‘Evergreen’, may initially suggest otherwise, this newest offering presents a continuation of this trend. Of course, as PVRIS moves further into pop territory, the prospect of widespread commercial success grows, and Lynn Gunn seems to believe that Evergreen holds the path to PVRIS’ domination of the genre. At least, that’s the impression that one gets from the boasts that populate “Hype Zombies” where Gunn confidently states, “I’ve been taking notes of everyone who went and slept on me // Dug a couple graves, they got their names up by the mausoleum.” Find out our full thoughts on ‘Evergreen’. [Link in bio!] 📝: Tom Williams

Rita Ora, the British singer, songwriter, and actr

Rita Ora, the British singer, songwriter, and actress, is a vibrant and versatile talent in the entertainment industry. Known for her powerful vocals and energetic performances, she has achieved great success. With her strong work ethic and relentless ambition, Rita Ora continues to captivate audiences worldwide. Ora’s latest album, ‘You & I’, allows listeners a glimpse into the realities faced by many artists trapped in the fast-paced music industry. Drawing inspiration from the challenges she has encountered during her chart-topping success, Ora delivers a patchwork of tracks that beautifully intertwine her struggle to be heard with the love and support she receives from her loved ones, even if some songs miss the mark musically. Find out our full thoughts on ‘You & I’. [Link in bio!] 📝: Jaylan Brooks

‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’ fares best wh

‘Speak Now (Taylor’s Version)’ fares best when Swift’s songwriting is at its most ambitious – dense, descriptive, vibrant, and evocative. “Dear John” is obviously a prime example of this, but so is “Enchanted.” The latter number, which previously enjoyed a spike in popularity thanks to TikTok, captures momentary bliss like lightning in a bottle – speaking to those moments where love illuminates everything around it and drowns out all sorrow (“This night is sparkling, don’t you let it go // I’m wonderstruck, blushing all the way home”). Pairing such sentiments with euphoric pop arrangements, “Enchanted” set the stage for some of Swift’s greatest pop hits to-be, including “Style” and “Cruel Summer.” The best moments on ‘Speak Now’ – both the original and ‘Taylor’s Version’ – are every bit as enchanting as whomever Swift is singing about on this mid-album highlight. Find out our full thoughts on her re-recording. [Link in bio!] 📝: Tom Williams

From the moment ‘Pink Tape’ begins with a woma

From the moment ‘Pink Tape’ begins with a woman saying, “Haha, Uzi, not again. You’re never gonna change,” it becomes evident that the album is a vibrant and diverse collection of songs that encapsulates Uzi’s signature style. The project effortlessly blends infectious melodies, hard-hitting beats, and braggadocious lyricism. Uzi fearlessly explores various genres throughout the album, incorporating elements of heavy metal, pop-punk, hyper pop, candy-coated trap, and even industrial elements. The range of influences showcased on Pink Tape truly embodies Uzi’s polychrome sound that has been evolving since Uzi’s breakthrough album, ‘Luv Is Rage 2’, in 2017. Find out our full thoughts on his latest record. [Link in bio!] 📝: Jaylan Brooks

Inconsistency plagues ‘Business Is Business’,

Inconsistency plagues ‘Business Is Business’, as standout performances on tracks like “Want Me Dead” and “Abracadabra” remind listeners of Thug’s past brilliance, while his verse on “Cars Bring Me Out” fails to deliver any standout bars. Though there is still chemistry between Thug and Future, it proves insufficient to salvage the lackluster delivery. Despite the potential impact of Thug’s prison time on his musical career, the album fails to explore this theme compellingly, leaving listeners yearning for deeper and more meaningful content. Find out our full thoughts on ‘Business Is Business’. [Link in bio!] 📝: Jaylan Brooks

Living until 91 years old, Bobbie Nelson spent 70

Living until 91 years old, Bobbie Nelson spent 70 years performing music – most notably as part of her brother Willie’s family band. A new collaborative album with Amanda Shires marks the first time she’s had her name grace an album title. A collection of classic ballad covers – including “Summertime” and “Waltz Across Texas” – ‘Loving You’ is an altogether lovely and timeless collection of tunes, performed so dutifully to the originals and with such great technical precision that it sounds most like a 1950s recording newly remastered. Find out our full thoughts on ‘Loving You’. [Link in bio!] 📝: Tom Williams

‘PetroDragonic Apocalypse’; or ‘Dawn of Eter

‘PetroDragonic Apocalypse’; or ‘Dawn of Eternal Night: An Annihilation of Planet Earth and the Beginning of Merciless Damnation’ is another exciting installment from King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard. One of the standouts of the album aside from its immersive storytelling is Michael Cavanagh on drums, giving truly one of his best performances. This is one of the band’s best albums to date, truly offering the listener something unique. Find out our full thoughts on their latest record. [Link in bio!] 📝: Amy Burchett

Gunna’s latest album, ‘a Gift & a Curse’, sh

Gunna’s latest album, ‘a Gift & a Curse’, showcases a vulnerable side of the artist as he delves into the emotional toll of the various situations he has been through. From the doubts instilled by his peers to the transgressions he’s committed to succeed, Gunna reflects on these experiences with sincerity. Despite its flaws, this album is still worth revisiting. ‘a Gift & a Curse’ is focused and concise, maintaining a consistent progression between tracks. However, it falls short of elevating the production beyond simple drum patterns. Although it serves as a great platform for Gunna’s flow and emotional expression, there are moments where the production lacks innovation. Despite this, the album’s storytelling and technical writing still shine through and leave a desire for repeated listens. Find out our full thoughts on ‘a Gift & a Curse’. [Link in bio!] 📝: Jaylan Brooks

One Direction’s ‘nice guy’ Niall Horan has f

One Direction’s ‘nice guy’ Niall Horan has failed to have the big stand-out moment since the beloved boy band’s dissolution in 2016 that Harry Styles and, briefly, Zayn Malik enjoyed. If Horan’s newest album, ‘The Show’, is any indication, the 29-year-old seems to have made peace with this reality. A collection of breezy, sun-kissed, pop numbers that simmer but never boil, these are songs meant to backdrop Summer days and evenings. Find out our full thoughts on ‘The Show’. [Link in bio!] 📝: Tom Williams

Earlier in the year, Sleep Token released various

Earlier in the year, Sleep Token released various singles from their third studio album ‘Take Me Back to Eden’, with each single gaining over 17.5 million streams. This included “The Summoning,” which stayed within the top ten of Spotify’s viral global playlists. It’s no surprise that the singles did so well. Not only were they solid tracks, but they also best mirrored the secretive nature of the band. The only known name of the band is ‘Vessel’ the frontman, who claims the band is a mortal representative of the ancient deity known as ‘Sleep’. Find out our full thoughts on ‘Take Me Back to Eden’. [Link in bio!] 📝: Amy Burchett

The Smashing Pumpkins seem plenty confident in the

The Smashing Pumpkins seem plenty confident in their latest offering ‘ATUM: A Rock Opera in Three Acts’ – billing it not just as a conceptual, three-part, space-odyssey rock opera, but also as a predecessor to ‘Mellon Collie’. Not content to live in the shadow of past triumphs, Billy Corgan and company seem to believe that their newest project can go head-to-head with their very greatest work. Find out our thoughts on their latest record. [Link in bio!] 📝: Tom Williams

Even by the standards of Ruston Kelly’s previous

Known for her powerful voice and emotional perform

Known for her powerful voice and emotional performances, Kelly Clarkson has released ten studio albums, each showcasing her versatility as an artist. Her latest album, ‘Chemistry’, details her story through her bitter divorce from her ex-husband, combining the pop and pop-rock roots that we love her for with her soulful R&B sound that she blends so smoothly into. ‘Chemistry’ is a true showcase of her vocal prowess and creative vision. Although the album tackles the common theme of love, Clarkson brings a fresh perspective to it, detailing the entire arc of a relationship from start to finish in a cohesive and captivating manner. Find out our thoughts on her latest album. [Link in bio!] 📝: Jaylan Brooks

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