(Originally published on Examiner.com on July 29, 2014) Vinyl Thief celebrated the July 22 release of their debut album, ‘Fathoms,’ with a raucous show atMercury Lounge on Wednesday, July 23. Opening the show was Brooklyn’s Isadora, who was celebrating the release of their new single “Come On Back.” The set was a bit low energy…
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NYRMS Archive: Show review: Summerland Tour 2014 at The Paramount Theater
(Originally published on Examiner.com on June 29, 2014) The 2014 Summerland Tour hit Long Island’s Paramount Theater on Sunday, June 22. For the third year in a row, the tour featured four bands that had their biggest hits in the 1990s, but are still actively recording music. Curated by Everclear frontman Art Alexakis, this year’s…
NYRMS Archive: Review: CMJ Marathon 2013 highlights
(Originally published on Examiner.com on November 7, 2013) From October 15 through 19, the 2013 CMJ Music Marathon took over venues across Manhattan and Brooklyn with hundreds of the world’s most promising musicians. Over the course of the week, I had the opportunity to see many great bands of all genres. From hardcore to singer-songwriters…
NYRMS Archive: Show review: Big Picture Media rocks CMJ 2013 with two showcases
(Originally published on Examiner.com [part 1][part 2] on November 5, 2013) Night One: The ever expanding Big Picture Media had two showcases during the 2013 CMJ Music Marathon last week. On Wednesday, October 16, Big Picture Media held a daytime showcase at Tammany Hall with Love Crushed Velvet, Jodi Good, Viv and the Revival, Chevonne and…
NYRMS Archive: Show review: The first annual Big Night Out Tour rocks The Paramount
(Originally published on Examiner.com on July 15, 2013) The Big Night Out tour stopped at The Paramount in Huntington, New York on Thursday, July 11, bringing with it a hint of nostalgia for the late 90s/early 00s. Alien Ant Farm, Hoobastank, and Fueleach rocked the stage, playing both hits and new music to the excitement…
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