Nilüfer Yanya is a UK artist whose music takes me back to walking the streets of London in the fall of 2022, PAINLESS pumping through my earbuds. Crisp air and morning mist met by Yanya's deep, soulful voice that falls with ease. Released just months earlier, this album was my entry point to their music: layered with texture and atmosphere that shifts from cinematic melancholy to bittersweet danceability. Multi-tonal, emotive vocals in contrast to gritty guitar riffs, Yanya’s

Indie folk staples The Mountain Goats have rarely been a group to slow down. Throughout their lengthy 34 years as a band, the group has amassed an incredibly supportive fanbase amid an ever changing musical landscape, complete with an ever-evolving discography that never loses the folky magic that makes the band what they are. The trio are currently touring in support of their upcoming record Through This Fire Across From Peter Balkan, and they made a stop at the Jersey City

Concert Review: Superdrag 2 Sold-Out Nights in New York City

On September 26, 2025, I went to the Middle East Restaurant and Club at Central Square in Boston to shoot with my camera a group of Death Metal bands. I had never been to a Death Metal concert. I was very interested to see what this is about. It was at the same time a learning experience and a terrific moment in my career as a photographer of live music concerts. I was able to meet and chat with most of the artists and they were very happy to introduce me to their world. Thes

The Ocean City boardwalk has always had its own soundtrack: the crash of waves, the hum of arcades, the rattle of roller coasters, and the hiss of fryers turning out another round of Thrasher’s fries. But for three days in late September, the soundtrack was bigger, louder, and impossible to ignore. Oceans Calling Festival returned to the shore with its strongest year yet - and if the music didn’t pull you in, the atmosphere did.

Photo Galleries: Militarie Gun with Death Lens and Milly at Temblor Brewing Company, Bakersfield, CA

Photo Gallery: Katchafire at Temblor Brewing Company, Bakersfield, CA

It’s easy to say music brings people together - it does. But it’s the albums born out of extremes, joy or heartbreak, that really cut deep. They’re the ones that stop you in your tracks, that feel less like entertainment and more like someone holding up a mirror. A sense of nostalgia from a better day or sometimes finding a way to voice our own feelings through someone else's lyrics. Marking the anniversary of one of those very albums, Grant Nicholas and Taka Hirose of Feed

Truly, a bulletproof lineup – not only the sinister Uncle Alice, a man who not only invented shock-rock but boasts a discography so varied and full of gems that he could be deemed a genre all by himself, but the mighty Judas Priest, the first band to unapologetically declare itself to be a heavy metal band in the 1970s.  Priest may not have invented metal (Sabbath did), but before JP, no band not only admitted, but chest-beatingly boasted that they were, in fact heavy metal. 

The Darkness brought their raw, energetic rock and roll to the new Archer Music Hall in Allentown, PA! This was my third time seeing The Darkness and they are as good as ever. They performed 20 songs in a just under 2-hour set throwing in a few surprises along the way.

On Thursday September 25, 2025, at Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke, MA, Reprise, a band that formed to reprise the Phish experience, composed of Cal Kehoe, longtime frontman for Pink Talking Phish (guitar), Adrian Tramontano (Twiddle, Kung Fu, and The Breakfast) on drums, Scott Chasolen a founding member  of Ulu, keyboardist of The Machine, a Pink Ployd tribute, on Keys, multi-instrumentalist and composer Chris DeAngelis (The Machine, Kung Fu, and The Machine) on bass, perform

The sun is shining as I stroll along the cobblestones of Ybor City. The surrounding architecture and roosters strutting in the road give a glimpse into the history of this historic place. Tonight, I find myself at Crowbar on the corner of N 17th Street and E 8th Ave, where fans line up, with tangible excitement, to see the immensely talented Caroline Kingsbury and MARIS share the stage. 

Photo Galleries: The Plot in You with Northlane, Invent Animate and Windwaker, Jacksonville, FL!

Photo Galleries: The Plot in You with Northlane, Invent Animate and Windwaker, St. Petersburg, FL

Interview with Wave Break's vocalist Kelly Barber. What inspired the creation of this single? Our bassist Tom had initially demo'ed out a riff and then Will took it and expanded on it, changed it up and demo'ed it into a full song. Then we wrote the other instruments and lyrics!

Performing across Fenway Park, Home to the Red Sox, the oldest ballpark in Major League Baseball and one of the most well-known sports venues in the world, on September 22, 2025, X Ambassadors delivered an amazing live music performance filled with energy, passion, and creating an atmosphere of excitement among several thousands of fans present at the venue.  

Riot Fest 2025 was everything I hoped for and then some. Held again in Chicago's Douglas Park, the festival delivered three amazing days filled with punk, metal, emo, and everything in between. With a lineup that was a perfect balance of nostalgia for both the older generation and my generation, while also showcasing the new emerging acts. This year’s lineup was a perfect blend to honor the bands that defined a genre of music and highlighted newer acts.

On Sunday September 22, 2025, State Theatre in Portland, ME, welcomed The Revivalists. In front of a large audience, the New Orleans based band delivered a terrific performance. It was an extraordinary night of live music. The show started at 8:00 p.m. with Nolan Taylor as the opener. A singer songwriter from Blanchester, OH, Taylor released his debut album in January 2025. A very active athlete during his young age, involving in various sports including football and w

Bilmuri’s sold out stop at The Fillmore Charlotte was nothing short of a party disguised as a concert. From the moment Johnny Franck walked on stage, grinning ear to ear, it was clear the night would be special. He comes across as one of the most genuine, happy, and grateful performers I have ever seen—someone who truly appreciates every person in the room.

When I first got this assignment, I can honestly say I had never heard of The Big Ol' Nasty Get Down but after reading the lineup of musicians that were contributing to this project, I was so intrigued. I was pretty sold when I saw that members of two of my all-time favorite bands (Red Hot Chili Peppers and Pearl Jam). However, looking over the musician lineup I went into this review expecting one thing and got something completely different. I really was expecting something

Saturday night was another honor—another electric jolt to the soul—to witness The Melvins in all their glorious variations and side-project splendor. King Buzzo, as he’s affectionately known to his loyal tribe, returned once again, this time with a lineup that felt like a fever dream of rock royalty.

Photo Gallery: Quinn XCII in Chicago on his LOOK! I'm Alive Tour

Quinn XCII lit up The Fillmore Philly on September 9 with a high-voltage set that blurred the lines between alt-pop, punk energy, and raw emotion. From Georgia Peach chaos to the slow swaying of Midwest Mon Lisa, the night was a rollercoaster—and fans were here for every second of it. The setlist hit hard, the visuals hit harder, and by the end, nobody left the same. Philly showed up and showed out.

On September 10, 2025, State Theatre in Portland, ME, welcomed Kaleo, the Icelandic blues rock band from Iceland. It was a fun night of live music. People were singing, dancing, drinking, and laughing at each other.