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Anderson .Paak – ‘Ventura’ Album Review

Anderson .Paak has taken his fans and listeners on a ride up the California West Coast by releasing his fourth studio album Ventura after a short six months of releasing his third studio album Oxnard, and long time fans must admit, they are sitting back and enjoying the view. The two albums were recorded at… Read more

LSD – ‘Labrinth, Sia & Diplo Present…LSD’ Album Review

Photo Credit: Press/Juco LSD is an electro pop supergroup comprised of Labrinth, Sia, and Diplo. Hailing from Britain, Australia, and America respectively, this eclectic group of musicians has taken over the electronic scene with high expectations and an already established fan base. Releasing hits throughout 2018, Diplo and company built momentum, dropping several singles and… Read more

Simple Creatures – ‘Strange Love’ EP Review

Photo Credit: Twitter @simplecreatures Simple Creatures is a self-proclaimed “trash pop” supergroup based out of Los Angeles, California. The band features Mark Hoppus of Blink-182 and Alex Gaskarth of All Time Low. Following an extensive joint tour in 2016, the duo met auspiciously in the studio. As mutual fans of each other’s work, their collaborative… Read more

The Maine – ‘You Are OK’ Album Review

Photo Credit: Dirk Mai The Maine is an alternative pop-rock band from Tempe, Arizona. Formed in 2007, John O’Callaghan and company signed with Fearless Records and recorded their debut EP Stay Up, Get Down. Following lineup changes, the band eventually finalized its roster, releasing their first LP, Can’t Stop Won’t Stop, in 2008. Eleven years… Read more

Jeremy Zucker: Making an Influence at His Own Pace

Photo Credit: Meredith Truax Creative musician Jeremy Zucker is adding his youthful sound to music. Jeremy is from Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. When he was young, he took piano lessons but his love of music changed as he listened to punk rock and he later decided to play guitar instead. He enjoyed and listened to… Read more

Mansionz: An Artistic Escape for Blackbear and Mike Posner

Photo Credit: Tarina Doolittle Singer-songwriter Mike Posner and singer, rapper, and producer Blackbear, came together in 2016 to create the music duo Mansionz. Known for their hip-hop infused electro-pop sound, Mansionz is based out of Los Angeles, California. Both artists are established performers in their own regard but they were looking for an artistic escape…. Read more

Experience Hendrix Tour 2019

Experience Hendrix at Xcite Center 3/27/19 Bensalem, Pennsylvania Performance Roster: Featuring Billy Cox (from Jimi Hendrix Experience / Band Of Gypsys), Joe Satriani, Dave Mustaine (from Megadeth), Jonny Lang, Dweezil Zappa, Eric Johnson, Dug Pinnick (from King’s X), Chris Layton (from Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble), Mato Nanji (from Indigenous), Kenny Aronoff, Henri Brown, and Kevin McCormick. Website: http://www.experiencehendrixtour.com  Photography by: Steve Trager

Queens County Roots: ‘Stereo’ Debut EP

Pictured from left to right: Alex Fedorow (bass), Jesse Maxwell (lead vocals), Marlon Hurt, (guitar/vocals), Chris Glover (drums), Not Pictured: Hope Johnson (Keyboard)  The self-proclaimed blues rock band with a pop twist, Queens County Roots, is playing shows during this spring and summer throughout Manhattan, Brooklyn, Harlem and of course, Queens, in support of their… Read more

Khalid – ‘Free Spirit’ Album Review

Photo Credit: Twitter @thegreatkhalid Khalid is a fascinating artist. He seeks approval but doesn’t want praise. His music can be emotionally complex, but easy to enjoy. He admits he’s disconnected at times, but is completely self-aware. All of this is played out and painted like a beautiful canvas through his music, especially on his sophomore effort Free… Read more