Lennie Franklin
Okay before we go any further, it is always a challenge to try to figure out who is going to get booked to open a show for a band that combines folk, metal and ‘Mongolian throat singing’ and play many traditional Mongolian instruments you have never heard of, much less are able to accurately pronounce, i.e., … Read more
So, once upon a time, there was a traveling tour that had some up and coming pop, punk and metalcore bands, and it was called the Warped Tour. That ship has sailed and with the exception of major festivals, with limited set lengths, you don’t really get to see a few of the mid-level touring … Read more
Today, The Offspring unveil the video for their new single ‘Behind Your Walls.’ The eerily beautiful animated short depicts a couple trying to navigate a desolate post-apocalyptic landscape riddled with seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Director and animator Jeb Hardwick worked closely with lead singer and songwriter Dexter Holland to create a visual accompaniment to the song’s … Read more
The Below Tour Part II made it’s stop at The Norva in Norfolk, VA on April 24th. Featuring Beartooth, Silverstein, The Devil Wears Prada, and ERRA. ERRA started off the night. Erra is no newcomer to the music scene, having released their first album over ten years ago. Much like fine wine, they are aging well. Touring in … Read more
First up was a refreshing revitalisation of 50’s doo wop music in the form of ‘Twin Temple’. A band unfamiliar to me, I didn’t know what to expect, but was pleasantly surprised. A mixture of a ritualistic style performance and catchy lyrics, it was hard not to enjoy this short but jam-packed set. Their fourth … Read more