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Music Review: Motionless in White Release “Afraid Of The Dark”
On January 28, 2026, Pennsylvania based group Motionless In White released a blistering new single, their first new song in 4 years, from their yet to be announced 8th studio album. Staples in the metalcore scene for the last 20 years, Motionless pays tribute to the struggles and the joys their tenured career has given them and “Afraid Of The Dark” is a good start. In a recent statement, frontman Chris Motionless said the song is “about taking control of your destiny and writ
Jodie Manthei
Jan 29


Music Review: Good Night Moon Returns with Self-Titled EP
Good Night Moon is back and releasing their first project in 20 years. The self-titled collection is due out this Friday, January 23rd, is a fully re-recorded version of their original record, produced by Matt Marino and Ian Marchionda, mixed by Aaron Marsh, and mastered by Jonathan Berlin.
Danielle Isaac
Jan 21


Music News: realwell Unleashes New Single "Honey" About Love and Understanding That it Can Be Toxic at Times
On November 21, 2025- realwell released their newest single "Honey" that's the a pop-punk anthem expressing that something might seem positive, but at the same time might be toxic as well. "Honey" is the perfect metaphor because it can hide the bitterness of someone and it can also mean that you stuck in something that you honestly feel like it makes you happy, but you also know that it causes an emotional turmoil.
Fallon O'Neill
Nov 23, 2025


Album Review: Petals and Pain: The Devil Wears Prada’s Flowers Unfold
Nearly two decades into their career, The Devil Wears Prada continue to defy expectations. They have never been afraid to evolve, but “Flowers” feels like a full bloom. This album is a reflection on where they’ve been and where they are heading. It’s heavy, heartfelt, dark, beautiful, and a reminder that even the darkest bands can still find light in bloom.
Dan DiMartino
Nov 13, 2025


Album Review: 84 Days Find Hope in Chaos on Their Explosive Debut
The new band 84 Days was founded by Randy Bradbury, the bassist for the legendary punk band Pennywise. What intrigued me about 84 Days is th
Dan DiMartino
Nov 7, 2025


Music Review: Pinknoise Cranks Up the Chaos with New Banger ‘TALK TALK
Pinknoise returns with a ferocious new single, “TALK TALK.” This song is pure raw emotion at its finest. It’s heavy, unapologetic, and angry, but within that chaos, it’s pure and beautiful.
The introduction of "TALK TALK" begins with a dark synth electronic vibe; either way, it immediately captured my attention. Then you hear Kacey Foxx enter in with the lyrics "your lips are moving, but nothing's making sense," followed by a raw scream and a powerful beat that will make y
Dan DiMartino
Nov 7, 2025


Album Review: Mammoth Release, The End!
On October 24, 2025, Mammoth, formerly Mammoth WVH until a recent copyright change was granted, released their third album in four years. The solo project of Grammy nominated Wolfgang Van Halen is a fun mix of tongue in cheek lyrics, late 90’s inspired guitars, and gratitude for the opportunities available to the talented multi-instrumentalist.
Jodie Manthei
Nov 4, 2025


Album Review: Dan Hubbard Releases, Vol 1: Letting Go
Singer-songwriter, Dan Hubbard, from Bloomington, Illinois (folk-rock, southern-rock, pop, americana) released his 10th studio project Vol 1: Letting Go on October 24th, 2025. This album, he says, has been a creative outlet, branching out from his normal sound. He set out to not care so much about what anyone thinks (aside from his wife, Kaetlyn). “I didn’t set out to write a concept album about ‘letting go’, but it just became obvious that’s what this EP is about,” Dan sh
Karie Henkel
Nov 2, 2025


Get Ready to Move — Electric Callboy Drop a Banger with “TANZNEID”
Electric Callboy delivers an explosive new single "TANZNEID." This track fuses modern metalcore riffs, electronic hardstyle components, pop choruses, and a hint of punk, compelling listeners to hit both the dance floor and the mosh pit. "TANZNEID" is fun, energetic, and proves to us that Electric Callboy is leading the charge with their party core or dance core style.
Dan DiMartino
Oct 31, 2025


Album Review: Can't Get Enough: A Tribute That Keeps Bad Company's Fire Burning
“Can’t Get Enough: A Tribute to Bad Company” is the album you didn’t think you needed, but you do. This 10-track tribute album consists of songs spanning Bad Company's incredible catalog, proving to us that Bad Company songs do stand the test of time. The carefully chosen artist for this album was perfectly crafted so that everyone will love something about it.
Dan Dimartino
Oct 24, 2025


Album Review: Couch, Set to Release, Big Talk, 10/24/2025!
As a photographer of live music, I visited different venues inside and outside the U.S. to take pictures of live music bands. The music genres that I covered include a wide variety from broadly categorized like classical, jazz, rock, pop, and hip-hop, to more specific subgenres such as blues, country, reggae, electronic and metal.
Joanna Gleason
Oct 22, 2025


Album Review - Legends Never Die: Sabaton's New Album "Legends" Marches Through Time
The Swedish heavy metal band Sabaton is back with a thunderous new album “Legends.” “Legends” is an 11-song masterpiece of an album that consists of melodic guitar riffs, choirs that are haunting yet beautiful, epic ballad choruses, and fantastic storytelling through the lyrics. Simply put, this album will make you want to run into battle with Sabaton singing battle hymns, pumping your fist, and screaming your war cry!
Dan DiMartino
Oct 16, 2025


Album Review: Big Ol' Nasty Getdown Release Volume 3
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
Randy Calica
Sep 23, 2025


Album Review: By A Thread Returns with Emotional New Album "Mirrored Life"
By A Thread is a post-hardcore band from Vancouver, Canada. They came out swinging in 1999 with “The Last of the Daydreams,” and has been a cornerstone of the Canadian post-hardcore scene. Following their debut, By A Thread released a self-titled album in 2011. They are now back with their new album, “Mirrored Life,” which is set to release on September 12th, 2025, on Spartan Records.
Dan DiMartino
Sep 12, 2025


Single Review: Mammoth Unleash, I Really Wanna!
Wolfgang Van Halen has been steadily forging his own path in the world of hard rock for the last 4 years with the release of Mammoth in 2021 and Mammoth II in 2023. With the upcoming release of Mammoth III (10/24/25), the world is in prime position to take notice of the Grammy nominated multi instrumentalist musician.
Jodie Manthei
Sep 11, 2025
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