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Why Music Matters: How Music Can Help Mental Illness
When you go to shows, you have one thing in common with the strangers standing around you. You know the lyrics, you buy merchandise, and you have one common goal. It’s to sing along ...
[Critique de concert] Slayer à l'Amphithéâtre Saint-Augustin
Photo By Louie of SelfMade Visionz Slayer’s recent appearance at northeast Florida’s St. Augustine Amphitheater was by far the heaviest show to come through town all summer. I struggle to think of a heavier ...
[AltWire Interview] Seranation
West End Trading Company is a hot spot for reggae in Sanford, Fla., The venue has not only hosted big names in the independent music scene but has also been a major spot for ...
[AltWire Interview] Singer-songwriter Corey Kilgannon
Corey Kilgannon is an acoustic singer-songwriter who recently returned to his hometown of Jacksonville Beach, Florida. His unique indie folk music has honest, poignant lyrics and tender but powerful guitars that reach out to ...
Goodbye Old Friend: Chester Bennington 1976-2017
Six days have passed since the unfortunate passing of Linkin Park vocalist Chester Bennington. In the days and hours that have passed since, the AltWire staff have found ourselves struggling to find the right ...
[Artists To Watch] Resinated
Resinated are a St Petersburg, Florida four piece who blend a reggae feel with funk, pop and rock influences. At a show at 1904 Music Hall in Jacksonville, Florida, I recently had a chance ...
[Artists To Watch] The Ellameno Beat
It is always a pleasure to be around musicians with genuine enthusiasm and deep-rooted passion for their art. An immense energy and real joy radiates from within people who truly love their craft. Reggie ...
[Artists To Watch] A Chat With The Ries Brothers
The Ries Brothers (Kevin and Charlie), a rock-duo from Tampa Bay, Fla., have played in support of acts such as JBoog, Dirty Heads, SOJA, Chicago, Butch Trucks and more. I recently had the chance ...
[Concert Review] Westfield Massacre at The Gem
Photos courtesy of Shark Bait Photography. LA-based metal band Westfield Massacre hit Idaho Falls, ID at The Gem on their North American Meltdown tour on July 12, 2017. And meltdown they did, pumping up the crowd ...
[Concert Review] Falling In Reverse at 20 Monroe Live
All photos by B.M.Wells Photos. After performing at the Chicago Open Air Festival, Falling In Reverse stopped by Grand Rapids, Mich. to play a show at 20 Monroe Live. Local metal acts Spirit Breaker ...
Chris Webby releases ‘Little Man’
Connecticut’s own Chris Webby is making it big in the music industry. Every Wednesday, Webby is releasing new content and calling it #WebbyWednesdays. In a recent interview with Vents Magazine, he stated “All of ...
[Album Review] Modern Chemistry’s ‘Everything In Gold’
New Brunswick rocker trio Modern Chemistry has traveled the nation’s festival circuit playing shows at SXSX, South By So What, Riot Fest and nearly every bar, basement and venue in the N.J. area. They’ve ...
Punk Goes Pop Vol. 7 – A Charming Throwback
For anyone who isn’t familiar with Punk Goes Pop, it’s a pretty simple idea: Take a bunch of punk rock groups, have them record covers of chart-topping pop songs and throw it together on ...
Falling In Reverse release music video for ‘Superhero’
Earlier today, Falling In Reverse announced on their social media pages that they released a music video for the single “Superhero.” https://twitter.com/FIROfficial/status/884442472662913025 “Superhero” backs the emotional deepness and big, orchestral hooks on their latest ...
[Artists To Watch] The Movement
The Movement is a South Carolina-based reggae group that pairs purposeful musical elements with motivating lyrics to provide a surprisingly authentic sound. After their late afternoon set opening for Slightly Stoopid in St Augustine, ...
Saving Forever Release Debut Single ‘Twenty 1’
Chicago based band-of-brothers Saving Forever have just released their debut single “Twenty 1” through Epic Records. Saving Forever is comprised of 13-year-old Khaden Harris (lead vocals & guitar), 15-year-old Kye Harris (bass & vocals) ...
[Album Review] Switchblade Villain – Chapter II
Switchblade Villain are a Tampa, FL four piece with a sound that is garage punk meets classic rock, and a brutally honest attitude to go with it. Led by Ray Vega on vocals and ...
Famous Last Words Kicks Off Tour with Get Scared This Weekend
Post-hardcore outfit Famous Last Words will be kicking off their North American Summer Tour with Get Scared tonight in Denver, Colorado at the Marquis Theater, beginning a ten-date trek that will take the band ...
Phantoms release ‘There Were Once Birds That Sang’ Video
Phantoms, the four-piece post-metalcore band from Jacksonville, Fla., just released a music video for the single “There Were Once Birds That Sang,” off their upcoming EP Screaming on the Inside. The track focuses on ...
Review: Slightly Stoopid Thrills at St Augustine Amphitheater
It has been an excellent summer for reggae music in Florida’s St Augustine Amphitheater. Slightly Stoopid‘s recent appearance was loaded with big names and good vibes that brought people together in ways they might ...
