LP Review; Secrets: “Secrets”

“Sixteen” starts with a slight murmuring in the background that slowly switches to the twitching of an electronic tone. This electronic tone quickly branches off into monochromatic-type pitches that blend together, and as they do so, they build to lead the audience into the first melodic figure of the album. This first motive is still […]

Concert Review: Less Than Jake/Four Year Strong Co-Headlining Tour

Bearings: Bearings was the opening act for the Less Than Jake and Four Year Strong co-headlining tour hosted at Mr. Smalls Theater in Millvale, PA on February 23, 2018. The band hit the stage with minimal background gestures, which was okay for the band, for they had a flag or two that had the image […]

LP Review; Senses Fail: “If There Is Light, It Will Find You”

“Double Cross” starts with an instrumental interlude from the first downbeat of the work. This interlude is driven by the string section paired with steady beats in the percussion section to establish a quicker (but not frantic) groove at the very beginning of the album. The band allows this motive to stick with the audience […]

Concert Review: PVRIS Headlining Tour

Cherry Pools: Cherry Pools was the opening act for the PVRIS headlining tour at Stage AE in Pittsburgh, PA on February 22, 2018. The band set high expectations before they even produced one sound. To further, the newcomer’s stage setup was advanced for their band’s exposure. They had a larger-scale neon sign that read the […]

LP Review; Slaves: “Beautiful Death”

“I’d Rather See Your Star Explode” starts with a slowly growing bundle of electronic tones paired with a faint percussion motive that is heard from a distance. The entire instrumental section enters in after a slight grand pause. When they enter, the percussion motive is brought to the forefront and acts as the catalyst to […]

LP Review; The Plot In You: “DISPOSE”

“RIGGED” starts with single semi-tones that the band allows to ring for a few moments before allowing the next one to sound. As this motive prolongs, the band adds in swells of electronic tones to add dimension and color to the track. As that builds, faint vocals can be heard in the background with a […]

LP Review; The Dangerous Summer: “The Dangerous Summer”

“Color” starts with a simple string melody that revolves in a circular motion to create the melodic foundation for the work. The vocals enter in after this motive resonates with audience. When they enter, they provide a small rise and fall through their vocal contour to give their audience a beautiful lyrical line to hold […]