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METALCORE | Sirens and Sailors

Local metalcore band Sirens and Sailors originally formed in 2005 as a trio and has evolved over time into a quintet. Featuring lead vocalist Kyle Bihrle, guitarist-vocalist Todd Golder, rhythm guitarist Jimm Lindsley, bassist-backing vocalist Steve Goupil, and drummer Doug Court, Sirens and Sailors unleashes heavy metal anthems with galvanizing energy. Brace yourself for mathematically […]

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SKA-CORE | The Mighty Mighty Bosstones

Best known for its 1997 platinum-selling hit “The Impression That I Get,” The Mighty Mighty Bosstones is still kick-starting national audiences with high-energy ska rock after more than 30 years. Based in Boston, Massachusetts and averaging nine members, The Mighty Mighty Bosstones has released ten albums since 1989 including its newest 2018 album, “While We’re […]

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Album review: ‘Elephino’

Elephino ‘Elephino’ Self-released elephino.bandcamp.com Local folk septet Elephino is celebrating its new, self-titled sophomore album, which was released in May. Featuring a lively mix of various stringed roots instruments, harmonica, vocals, and drums, Elephino puts a modern punk-bluegrass twist on traditional folk music. Vocalists Dani "Damnzel" and Tim Braley both sing with passionate, emotionally free-flowing […]

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WORLD | Paul Cebar Tomorrow Sound

Milwaukee-based songwriter-guitarist and musicologist Paul Cebar reflects his fascination for African, Latin American, and Caribbean styles in his music. Cebar began performing in 1976 and now enjoys the company of his band, Tomorrow Sound, consisting of drummer Reggie Bordeaux, percussionist Mac Perkins, bassist Mike Fredrickson, and keyboardist-saxophonist Bob Jennings. The band delivers an original mix […]

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POP PUNK | Onesie

Based in Brooklyn, Onesie is the creative brainchild of singer-guitarist Ben Haberland and his gang of buddies. Backed by bassist Zack Fanelli, drummer Lee Madaus, and guitarist-keyboardist Andrew Nelson, Haberland and his crew lash out with alternative grunge-pop that’ll get you head-bangin’. The band is currently touring behind the recent June release of its sophomore […]

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Album review: ‘Timensions’

Catatac ‘Timensions’ Self-released soundcloud.com/catatacmusic Local singer-guitarist Peter Sapia and production master Tim O-Rourke worked in similar musical circles before joining forces in 2017 under the moniker Catatac. Raised in the 80’s before the days of the Internet, O-Rourke and Sapia use their contrasting blend of organic and synthetic backgrounds to create imaginative soundscapes of what […]

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POP | Daryl Hall & John Oates

Known for several No. 1 Billboard Hot 100 hits such as “Rich Girl” and “Private Eyes,” Daryl Hall and John Oates are still the top-selling duo in music history. The two officially joined forces in 1972, and since then have released dozens of studio, live, and compilation albums. Kick and jive along to upbeat dance […]

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ALTERNATIVE PUNK | Off With Their Heads

An outlet for those who feel lost in life, Minneapolis-based quartet Off with Their Heads has been sharing grief with its audiences since forming in 2003. Consisting of frontman Ryan Young, guitarist John Polydoros, bassist Robbie Swartwood, and drummer Kyle Manning, Off With Their Heads is about to release its third studio album, “Be Good,” […]

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POP-ROCK | Hootie & the Blowfish

Known for 90’s hits such as “Hold My Hand” and “Only Wanna Be with You,” Hootie & the Blowfish is still captivating audiences decades later. Based in Columbia, South Carolina, in 1994 the band released its debut album, “Cracked Rear View,” which went platinum sixteen times. Reuniting after a hiatus, Hootie & the Blowfish is […]

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FUNK ROCK | Galactic

New Orleans-based funk collective Galactic performs at such a pace, you’ll be tripping over yourself to keep up. Crossing electronic textures with punchy horns and overdriven guitar, Galactic originally formed as an octet and now averages six players, ranging in instrumentation from Hammond organ to saxophone. The band can switch from anthemic ballads to high-energy […]

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Album review: ‘Lemon Sucker’

Whirlin’ Jack Dervy ‘Lemon Sucker’ Self-released whirlinjackdervy.bandcamp.com Local singer-guitarist Nick Schaefer, better known as Whirlin’ Jack Dervy, has been fixated on songwriting since learning to play guitar at age 11. With a deep curiosity for the cohesion between lyrics and chord structures, he’s released four solo EP’s since 2015. Schaefer now performs with his backing […]

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