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sammielouAlbum Review: Hive Robbers – Rusted Earth
Folk, blues and rock seem to be second nature to the people of Kent, Oh. Throughout Rusted Earth, the second full-length effort by Hive Robbers, the Kent four piece shows off an outstanding effort of channeling mountain twang, folk and country ballads and gospel blues. From back to front, Rusted Earth, has the grit it’s title implies, … Read more
Concert Review: Bethesda Album Release at Musica
As I approached Akron’s Musica Saturday, I was pleasantly surprised by the line curling around the entrance toward Urban Eats. Admittedly, I’ve been pining over Bethesda for years, but I have always missed their shows due to prior engagements or freezing my ass off at Brite Winter a couple weekends ago. So I have to … Read more
Album Review: Annabel – “Youth In Youth”
If you’re reading this blog, you probably enjoy taking in all the new music you can get your hands on, just like we do. Some of you might even have a year end list of favorites from 2012. For those that may have thought their list was done, get ready to squeeze one more in … Read more
Metal Monday: Local metal fest ‘Align the Nine’ returns to the Outpost
In light of this year’s concert season being truly underway, I’ve been using Metal Monday to make sure you all know about some of the most kick-ass national bands and tours tearing through Ohio this summer; but there’s also plenty of local bands worthy of your attention as well. One show in particular — chock … Read more
New Color in December album out next week
Kent-based Color in December’s new album, The Current, comes out Monday, Feb. 20, after months of hard work and focus. Singer/guitarist Rick Jansen said the pop punk/rock n’roll group’s new work is a much more focused and personal work than ever before. The songs on Color in December’s last release, a seven-song EP titled Here’s to the Knight, were … Read more
Kent-based Kairos House releases “Earthfeeder” video
Perhaps you’ve heard of Kairos House by another name. This art rock four piece from Kent has been playing together for about two years under the moniker of Albatross, but recently opted for a name that pays homage to where they began playing together. A few weeks ago, Kairos House dropped a video for “Earthfeeder,” … Read more
