R. J. F. 10/21/24 R. J. F. 10/21/24

Let’s Hope She Keeps Rising

I can admit when I’m wrong; overlooking this album would’ve been a big mistake.

Nick Macias-Williams 9/23/24 Nick Macias-Williams 9/23/24

Hop-Heavy: Alestorm & Space Pirate

Scottish metal pirates thrash best with a cosmic brew.

C. A. Ramirez 9/6/24 C. A. Ramirez 9/6/24

Standard Issue: Metallica

Ten essential tracks from the elders of thrash.

R. J. F. 8/30/24 R. J. F. 8/30/24

Khruangbin Does L.A.

Nothing like a warm summer night for chill vibes and smooth tunes.

Nick Macias-Williams 8/23/24 Nick Macias-Williams 8/23/24

Hop-Heavy: Misfits & Beer Zombies

Misfits rock the soundtrack for ZOMBIE WARS.

Nick Macias-Williams 8/12/24 Nick Macias-Williams 8/12/24

Standard Issue: Hip-Hop, Vol. 1

Ten essential tracks from a slice of time during hip-hop’s Golden Age.

Nick Macias-Williams 7/17/24 Nick Macias-Williams 7/17/24

Hop-Heavy: 450 North Brewing & The Breeders

An ice cold fruited kettle sour beers and a cannonball can soothe the searing heat of a midsummer day.

R. J. F. 7/12/24 R. J. F. 7/12/24

If You Need A Laugh

This red-headed goon could make even the most humorless people laugh.

R. J. F. 7/1/24 R. J. F. 7/1/24

Billie Eilish Ain’t No Kid

What were you doing at 22?

Nick Macias-Williams 6/28/24 Nick Macias-Williams 6/28/24

Hop-Heavy: Great Notion Brewing & Aesop Rock

Shred a pair of earbuds and remedy your thirst with a dose of Rose City magic.

R. J. F. 6/17/24 R. J. F. 6/17/24

In the Mood: Take Cover

When it's done right, a cover song can be better than the original.

Nick Macias-Williams 5/24/24 Nick Macias-Williams 5/24/24

Hop-Heavy: Escape Craft Brewery & Sublime

Escape to the sublime with a tasty West Coast IPA.

R. J. F. 4/29/24 R. J. F. 4/29/24

In The Mood: Protest Songs

Every revolution needs music to fuel the fire of change.

C. A. Ramirez 4/8/24 C. A. Ramirez 4/8/24

Standard Issue: Nu Metal

10 essential tracks for the uninitiated Nu metalhead.

Nick Macias-Williams 4/5/24 Nick Macias-Williams 4/5/24

Kurt Cobain: Formulate Infinity

Thirty years after his suicide, Kurt Cobain’s artistry still resonates with sonic youth.

R. J. F. 4/1/24 R. J. F. 4/1/24

Madonna: The Celebration Tour

Nothing can top seeing one of your ultimate bucket list artists after decades of fandom.

C. A. Ramirez 3/1/24 C. A. Ramirez 3/1/24

Standard Issue: Metal

10 essential metal bangers for the uninitiated.

R. J. F. 2/26/24 R. J. F. 2/26/24

In the Mood: Gym Jams

Everyone can use some music to keep their heart pumping at the gym.

Nick Macias-Williams 2/19/24 Nick Macias-Williams 2/19/24

TOOL in the I.E.

The masters of prog-metal macabre psychedelia rocked Ontario’s Toyota Arena.

C. A. Ramirez 2/12/24 C. A. Ramirez 2/12/24

The Linda Lindas

Punk rock is alive and well.