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Concert Review: The Rasmus Weirdo Tour at Studio TD, Montreal, Canada!

On May 19th, 2025, The Rasmus brought their Weirdo Tour to Montreal’s Studio TD. As one of the last stops on the North American leg of their 2025 world tour, named after the band’s upcoming album, the...

May 21, 2025 at 10:54 PM

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Concert Review: LITTLE FEAT AT CHEVALIER THEATER IN MEDFORD, MA

On May 6, 2025, Chevalier Theater in Medford, MA, welcomed Little Feat. The show started at 8:15 p.m. with Cris Jacobs as the opener. An American singer-songwriter from Baltimore, Maryland, Jacobs was...

May 13, 2025 at 11:26 PM

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On May 10, 2025, I had the incredible opportunity to capture Sessanta V2.0, featuring Puscifer, Primus, and A Perfect Circle. For those that don’t know, this unique event honored Maynard James Keenan’...

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May 13, 2025 at 11:24 PM

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Single Review: Long Way Back by Sam Varga Out Now !

I just got done checking out "Long Way Back" by Sam Varga. It reminded me why I love new music and new artists so much. Hearing a song and then wanting to know more about them. What their influences a...

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May 12, 2025 at 1:24 AM

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Single Reviews: “Dance!” and “Chainless” by Attack Attack! Out Now!

On May 9th, 2025 the Ohio based metalcore/electronicore group Attack Attack! surprised fans with not just one, but 2 high octane tracks, including their first ever feature from a prominent voice in th...

May 12, 2025 at 1:24 AM

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Concert Review: Invent Animate & Silent Planet, Bloom in Heaven Tour, Grand Rapids Michigan

nvent Animate closed out the show performing their critically acclaimed and my personal favorite album of 2023 “Heavener” in full, with a slight twist… They decided to change the order of the songs wh...

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May 12, 2025 at 1:23 AM

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Album Review: Sleep Token, Even In Arcadia

Has Sleep Token Taken Over the World? It certainly seems so. At this point, if you haven’t heard of Sleep Token, either you live under a rock or your Spotify algorithm thinks you're still in 2012....

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May 12, 2025 at 1:22 AM

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Album Review: Dexter and The Moonrocks – Happy to Be Here

There’s something about a band that sounds like they’ve lived every note they play — like the dirt under their fingernails and the ache in their lungs found their way into the mix. Dexter and The Moon...

May 12, 2025 at 1:22 AM

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Concert Review: Allison Russell and Kara Jackson Radiate Love In Philly

Have you ever been to a show where optimism, activism, and fierce, unconditional love were present all at once? Those are exactly the vibes that the Philly stop of Allison Russell's, All Returners Tou...

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May 9, 2025 at 1:03 AM

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Album Review: The Way by Dorothy!

On March 14th, powerhouse vocalist Dorothy (Dorothy Martin) released her fourth album titled The Way. The album was produced by Grammy nominated producer Scott Stevens. The album as a whole is a ba...

May 9, 2025 at 1:02 AM

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Concert Review: Silverstein with Greyhaven, Broadside and Real Friends at Water Street Music Hall

Tuesdays, May 6th show at Water Street Music Hall featuring Silverstein, Real Friends, Broadside, and Greyhaven delivered a night of diverse, high-energy performances that catered to a wide spectrum o...

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May 9, 2025 at 1:01 AM

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Artist Interview: Autopilot

How would you describe your music to someone who hasn’t heard it before? Alt Rock with a good mix of indie for fans of the Strokes, The Killers, and Dinosaur Jr. What has been the most rewarding moment of your career so far? Being able to tour the US and Canada has definitely been a highlight for us. We have played with so many great bands over the years and met a bunch of amazing people.

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May 9, 2025 at 1:01 AM

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Concert Review: THE MALLETT BROTHERS AT SOUNDCHECK STUDIOS

On Saturday May 3, 2025, Soundcheck Studios in Pembroke, MA, welcomed the Mallett Brothers. An independent country Rock and Roll Band from Maine, the group is self-described as a Rock and Roll Band wi...

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May 7, 2025 at 6:43 PM

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Remi Wolf BayCare Sound Concert Review Photo Gallery | Rock DNA Magazine

With the sun starting to set and a refreshing breeze sweeping across Clearwater Harbor, I can't think of a better way to start off the month of May then here at BayCare Sound with the immensely talent...

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May 7, 2025 at 5:27 PM

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Dorothy; The Redemption Tour with Cory Marks, Took The Legendary Stone Pony in Asbury Park, NJ to Tombstone Town!

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April 22, 2025 at 5:16 AM

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Hawthorne Heights Performs an Emotional Set at Charleston Music Hall

On April 16th, 2025- Hawthorne Heights performed at the Charleston Music Hall in South Carolina with special guests; Chiodos, Emmure, and The Callous Daoboys. I understand that Chiodos was headlining ...

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April 18, 2025 at 2:09 AM

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Spiritbox w/ Loathe, Dying Wish Wellmont Theater, Montclair, NJ

Spiritbox’s ascendance within the current realm of popular metal music has been thrilling to watch. In just a few short years, the band has embarked on numerous sold-out headliner tours throughout the...

April 17, 2025 at 1:07 AM

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Interview: Deserts of Mars

What first got you into music? Music was always on in our household, and my parents had a great record collection, so it has always been

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March 23, 2025 at 11:59 PM

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Mary J Blige the "For My Fans Tour" at the United Center in Chicago

On March 14, 2025, Mary J Blige, Ne-Yo, and Mario performed at the United Center in Chicago. A stop on Mary's "For My Fans Tour".

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March 20, 2025 at 2:36 PM

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I Love the 90s Tour featuring Vanilla Ice, Rob Bass, Tone Loc and C&C Music Factory at Wind Creek Events Center, Bethlehem, PA

Welcome back to the 1900s and today's generation would say. When I saw I Love the 90s Tour was coming to Wind Creek Events Center

March 19, 2025 at 12:00 AM

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Interview with Edge of Insanity and Tour Mates Tin Pool

I had the pleasure to talk with Edge of Insanity, a heavy metal band residing in Texas, and I couldn’t have been more thrilled to dive into

Interview: Exiled Hope, New Album Apocrypha Out April 11, 2025

March 18, 2025 at 12:40 AM

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Lunar eclipse

March 14, 2025 at 7:42 AM

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New album interview with Exiled Hope www.rockdnamag.com/post/intervi...

New album release interview with Sofia Frasz of Exiled Hope. New album Apocrypha comes out April 11, 2025

March 12, 2025 at 10:27 PM

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Interview: The Sun Harmonic, Homesick Out Now!

What inspired the creation of this single? This song has been a long time in the making. I've been inspired over and over again to make

March 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM

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Interview: Falling Empires, Single Keelhaul Out Now!

What inspired the creation of this single? I think this song really shows a more mature and impactful vision for our music. We wanted to