I was kind of hoping to see the LMG designed, projection mapped space orb with the art and graphics created by Sean Evans (Roger Waters’ The Wall), but the Smashing Pumpkins scrapped that along with playing Oceania in its entirety for this leg of the world tour. The new set up isn’t quite as magnificent, [...]
I’m not the biggest Rush fan in the world, but as a metal, hard rock, alternative fan I can’t dismiss the gods of prog rock – especially with the chance to see them from a plush executive suite at the Amway Arena. Rush played with the true fans in mind. Here’s my definition of the [...]
Metal fans at the House of Blues were greeted by four members of Anthrax around 9:40 pm to deliver some disheartening news. Frank and Joey disclosed that they had just left Scott Ian’s side at the hospital where he was diagnosed with food poisoning. Although Scotty’s night had gotten decidedly shitty, the rest of the [...]
The great thing about being a collective is the breadth of talent you can incorporate into an eclectic sound. The flip side to that is you can come across incongruous and lacking focus. NYC chamber pop collective, The Sharp Things, walk a fine line between good band and interesting promo sampler. The 99% need a [...]
This came out of left field for me. I’m sure the union of David Byrne and St. Vincent got a lot of press but I didn’t see it. The idea of these two working together was enough for be to buy the record sight unseen (sound unheard?). This is a phenomenal collaboration. I can’t say [...]
Opening band, Dead Sara, was pretty good. Their LA roots bled through with a sound that was equal parts 80s Sunset Strip cock rock and 90s alt rock. The band was tight and lead by a singer with a powerful voice that aroused me sexually. Speaking of arousal, Muse gives me a (rock) hard-on. Matthew [...]
What do the macabre champions of gypsy cabaret and a 19th century existential poet/ philosopher/ theologian have in common? A nagging existential angst? Maybe. Or is it that The Tiger Lillies’ new album, Either Or, is titled after and inspired by Soren Kierkegaard’s famous eponymous book? The record works two-fold: first to explore the themes [...]
The Bright Light Social Hour stormed The Social in Orlando and tore it up much like they did on their previous visit. Their last show had 80-100 people and I predicted that the next one would sell out. This one didn’t quite sell out but there was easily double the attendance. These guys bring the [...]
I’ve seen many shows over the years and Austin’s Bright Light Social Hour are one of the best bands I’ve witnessed live – and that’s a bold statement. Their stop at The Social here in Orlando was certainly a highlight for 2012. They are closing out the year in Central Florida with a show on [...]
Silversun Pickups swirled quietly into town last night and put on a hell of a show despite lackluster audience attendance. Touring behind a modest departure in Neck of the Woods I expected a larger audience as this record lets the new Smashing Pumpkins (as I like to call them) stretch their legs a little bit [...]