Peter Murphy: Interview with the Godfather of Goth

Posted on August 13th, 2010 By

It’s possible that Peter Murphy is to blame for sowing the seeds of goth. The enigmatic frontman of Bauhaus is as productive as ever, polishing his solo work, recording live sets for charity, and keeping his band’s name on the tip of hip tongues

Fantasia Barrino: American Idol to American Tragedy

Posted on August 10th, 2010 By

Can we hate on American Idol for a hot second? Wait, I always do that. Fantasia Barrino has not had a great week. The past few days have seen her fighting off allegations that she was the “other woman” in a nasty divorce battle. Whether it was that or a combination of insurmountable personal shit



Something Wicked – Falling Away From Me

Posted on August 9th, 2010 By

I think it’s safe to say that the underlying theme of these articles has been nostalgia and the focus has been retrospective. “Oh no! Mike, is this going to be another article where you rag on a band you don’t like for 3 pages?” First off, no…… well, kinda, and it’s only 2 pages. Second

LIGHTS – Special Acoustic Performance at Cafe Du Nord (Aug. 5th)

Posted on August 7th, 2010 By

A special acoustic performance by Canadian synthpop artist LIGHTS at the Cafe Du Nord in San Francisco, CA, on August 5th,



Alain Johannes Interview

Posted on August 6th, 2010 By

From his days spent jamming with an early incarnation of the Red Hot Chili Peppers to sharing the stage as the fourth member of rock behemoths Them Crooked Vultures and engineering the Arctic Monkeys ‘Humbug’ album- Alain Johannes has a musical history to turn every guitar slinger green with envy

Gaga Protests Arizona Immigration Law

Posted on August 5th, 2010 By

Lady Gaga once again made headlines this week by proving that she is more than just a popstar with ridiculous costumes – she’s a popstar with something to say. The artist spoke out against Arizona’s controversial immigration law at a recent sold-out concert in Phoenix, joining the crowd of critics and other big names that



Mayhemfest Lands at Tinley Park

Posted on August 5th, 2010 By

On July 30th, the 3rd annual Rockstar Energy Mayhemfest descended on the First Midwest Bank Amphitheater in Tinley Park, IL for an unbridled metal assault. Three stages consisting of an impressive lineup of 13 of today’s top heavy metal acts brought in the masses for a monstrous celebration of heavy music