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Jukebox – Music News Cuts – 1/12 – by Liam Sweeny. Mike Portnoy Mike Portnoy is the drummer for Dream Theater, but in 2022, the plan was for him to drum for Nickelback. But things don’t always go according to plan, as the festival during which this was to happen was canceled. When online drum […]

The Crawl – An Xperience Interview – by Jordan Lanegan. You can knock Troy for a lot of reasons – it’s full of its eccentrics and quirks, there’s no doubt about that. But for as many reasons as you could knock it, you could equally find just as many reasons to admire and praise it. […]

Imposter Syndrome: The Silent Struggle of Creative Souls – By Stephanie J Bartik, NY Rockstar Photographer In the dazzling world of artistry, where writers, photographers, songwriters, and artists express their innermost thoughts and emotions through their creations, a silent struggle often brews beneath the surface – the battle against imposter syndrome. These talented individuals may […]

Show Detective. Friday, January 12th Antje Duvekot, The Linda, Albany, 8pm-12pm Singer-songwriter, Antje Duvekot is poised to unveil her fifth studio album, “New Wild West”, on September 15th. According to Duvekot, this collection of songs marks the pivotal juncture of mid-life and represents a new rung on the ladder of healingfrom trauma. The songs on […]

Joy Jar: A Refreshing Perspective on Resolutions and Resilience – By Stephanie J Bartik – NY Rockstar Photographer As the confetti settles and the echoes of countdowns fade, we find ourselves in the dawn of a new year, armed with resolutions that brim with hope and determination. However, it’s no secret that the enthusiasm that […]

New And Recently Discovered Tunes To Kick Off 2024 by Johnny Mystery. Happy New Year, Rock N Roll believers. We got some new records to kick things off right and my personal recommendations for some tunes you may have missed or perhaps you just forgot about. That’s okay, no judgements here. I must however get […]

David James Keaton Ruins Fight Club – by David James Keaton. So here’s me ruining a movie for everybody: It’s 1999, and I want my dad, my brother, and my sister to see this hot new movie called Fight Club. Real quick, I’m pretty much a lightweight when it comes to drinking, but one time I did win […]

The Microphones – Don’t Wake Me Up – Review by Joshua Reedy. (1999) My copy: 2013 remastered reissue by P.W. Elverum & Sun, Ltd. Phil Elverum’s second full-length following ‘98’s Tests, Don’t Wake Me Up saw Elverum’s playful approach to experimental rock music bolstered by a firmer confidence in lush vocal harmonies, again featuring multiple […]

Jukebox. Axl Rose A lot of fun has been poked about in the direction of Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose, but according to AC/DC drummer Chris Slade, Axl does not match the caricature portrayed. Rose was a guest vocalist for AC/DC, who had to cancel ten dates off of a concert eight years ago […]

It is easy to hate on Taylor Swift.   She is everywhere and she sucks the oxygen out of every room when she shows up.  That being said, and I am naturally a contrary type, I have to defend Ms. Swift and tip my hat to her. While Ms. Swift’s music is not really my cup […]


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