REVIEW: SWITCHFOOT – VICE VERSES (2011)
The Christian alternative rockers Switchfoot from San Diego have been around for over ten years and show no signs of slowing down soon. They gathered fans in their niche of the Christian market with their first three records before finding crossover success with 2003’s The Beautifu
CONCERT REVIEW: THRICE AT THE NEWPORT MUSIC HALL (COLUMBUS)
This review originally appeared in Ryan’s personal blog TUNED UP!, which also follows business trends in music in addition to the usual reviews and news. Thrice (Irvine, CA), La Dispute (Grand Rapids, MI), and O’Brother (Atlanta, GA)October 23rd, 2011Newport Mu
CONCERT REVIEW: MUTEMATH AT THE GROG SHOP (CLEVELAND)
MUTEMATH (New Orleans, LA)September 25th, 2011Grog Shop in Cleveland, Ohio MUTEMATH rolled into the tiny Grog Shop on the east side of Cleveland, OH on September 25th to melt ears and make fans push their endurance limits all for the sake of good music. The Grog Shop is a tiny venue,
Review: Sleeping At Last – Yearbook – August EP (2011)
For those out of the loop, Sleeping at Last is an indie project that could be described as mellow alternative in genre, although you really have to listen to see what I mean. Ryan O’Neal, the primary force behind the project, is nearing the end of year-long project where Sleeping at Last
Review: August Burns Red – Leveler (2011)
Metalcore is regard by many critics and fans to be one of the most oversaturated music genres in business today. More brutal breakdowns? Yawn. Growled/screamed verses with sung choruses? Been there. An album full of tracks in drop D? Done that. No question about it; Augu
REVIEW: DEAS VAIL & FAREWELL FLIGHT – SPLIT EP (2011)
Today we welcome Ryan G to our contributor staff! Based in Columbus, Ohio, he is a recent college graduate from Wheaton College in Illinois currently exploring his music and business interests. “When I’m not around people or indulging my music obsession, I enjoy learning about theology, playing
REVIEW: CITIZENS! – HERE WE ARE (2012)
Citizens! is anything but typical when it comes to your alternative rock groups. For starters, the UK-based group of guys has found a home with French record label Kitsune, choosing to market themselves that way. Unsurprisingly, the group has been making waves in Europe for a while now, and jus