Empire Underground
On November 1, Man Must Explore celebrated the release of their debut album, “Rise,” at Empire Underground. The band describes this album as both a sonic journey and a statement. It “tells the story of loneliness born from the divisions that separate us — as people, as communities, and as a world. But through that […]
On the last Sunday of September, the Dwarves came to town and showed the crowd at Empire Underground why they’re still going strong after 40 years. They were supported by Trauma School Dropouts, Blast-Craze, Violent Streets, and Phantom Sleeze. Photography by Timothy Reidy. Read an interview with Blag Dahlia of the Dwarves here … […]
Interview: Blag Dahlia (Dwarves) By: Rob Smittix RRX: So yeah, you’re hanging out on the mean streets of Burbank, huh? BD: That’s right. Preparing to head to Canada tomorrow. RRX: Oh yeah? BD: Yeah, we got a little Canadian tour coming. So that should be fun. RRX: Yeah. I love it up there in Canada, […]
We’re halfway to the 2026 Extreme Music Awards, and on July 19, Empire Underground hosted the Sponsor Launch Party to recognize that. Tentacles, Gozer, VinTri Hill, Confinement, and the Hauntings provided music. Photography by Lori Anne McKone. More from Extreme Music Awards here …,
Long Island-based metalcore outfit Deadlands played Empire Underground on July 10, along with New Jersey’s Sage. Photography by Jake Fox. Deadlands Sage More from Empire Underground …
A ska spectacular at Empire Underground, with Fishbone. California’s Bite Me Bambi and our own Girth Control provided support. Photography by Timothy Reidy. Fishbone Bite Me Bambi Girth Control Read an interview with Angelo Moore of Fishbone here …
Laura Jane Grace and Band, along with Rodeo Boys and Scotchka at Empire Underground last Saturday. Photography by Timothy Reidy. More from Empire Underground …
French-born, South African-raised sisters the SoapGirls brought their Wild at Heart World Tour to Empire Underground last Thursday, with support from the Grandstand Jockeys. Photography by Timothy Reidy. The SoapGirls The Grandstand Jockeys More from Empire Underground …
Roots musician Michael Francis McCarthy is based out of the Catskills, but his influences are global, which he showed kicking off the night for headliner the Native Howl at Empire Underground on Tuesday night. Photography by Jake Fox. Read an Xperience Interview with Michael Francis McCarthy here …
Whiskey roots from the Colorado Rockies in the form of Tejon Street Corner Thieves filled out the middle slot opening for the Native Howl at a fun show at Empire Underground on Tuesday. Photography by Jake Fox. More from the show here …
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