2024-04-25 01:55
The Pull of Autumn has released a cover of The Orchid’s “I Was Just Dreaming.” The Boston/Rhode Island collective has done justice to the original. The video is beautif… Read More
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2024-04-23 21:22
In this week’s Top 5 Tuesday post, we’re sharing the best books about cheese that we recommend. April is National Grilled Cheese Month and what better way to celebrate it… Read More
2024-04-22 16:11
Indie pop collective Gramercy Arms presents a new video for ‘Never Say Anything (Magic Door Session).’
Although, it is a new song, ‘Never Sa… Read More
2024-04-21 18:49
It is a good day to do the The NetGalley Book Tag again. Some of my answers are the same as the 2023 post but not all are the same. I found the tag on Anniemieke’s blog, A Dance wi… Read More
2024-04-20 19:17
Tess Anderson, an alt-pop/rock musician based in Vancouver, has a single, “Self-Control” off of her upcoming album. We named it Track of the Day due to its raw honest… Read More
2024-04-19 01:04
So I’m going to be doing an interview with lo-fi roots duo, Gibson and Toutant. I hope I said that right. So Josephine McRobbie and Joe O’Connell will be here soon… Read More
2024-04-17 00:39
In honor of April being National Autism Awareness Month, we should all choose five books with neurodiverse characters for our TBR list. The theme of Top 5 Tuesday this week is Top 5… Read More
2024-04-15 11:00
Disintegration of Cleveland has just released an incredible new single called “In Your Diary” as a sneak peek to their upcoming album. The song is absolutely captivating and myst… Read More
2024-04-14 22:00
Welcome to the Charmed Book Tag!
I have definitely watched my share of Charmed. There’s nothing to stop me from starting the whole series over again. The tag was created by boo… Read More
2024-04-13 23:05
Mvrrow, a melodic doom metal group, has a new EP available everywhere. The debut EP,”Fever Dream,” is a perfect fit for any nightmare someone might have about their e… Read More
2024-04-13 02:28
Shy Blossom, an alternative rock band from Florida, has captured my heart and attention with their video for “Don’t Call Me.” It encompasses so much vulnerability and… Read More
2024-04-11 11:00
During a break from rocking out, Grande Fox of Greece took some time to talk to me about what’s currently happening with their music.
The members of the psychedelic stoner&n… Read More
2024-04-10 11:00
One Blood Synopsis:
“My blood flows back to my enslaved ancestors. My blood flows through everything, everyone.”
Potent, poetic, powerful, told with deep love, and span… Read More
2024-04-09 11:00
For this week’s Top 5 Tuesday theme, let’s name five books with hijinks. What are your favorite books with jokes, scares, pranks, or other types of hijinks
Shanah crea… Read More
2024-04-08 23:56
On this lovely Solar Eclipse Day, synth post-punk duo Tulipomania single “Shines On” is available! The track shines bright with its haunting synthesized sounds and unparalle… Read More
2024-04-07 17:16
Welcome to the Quarter Year Crisis Book Tag! This tag was created by Roisin’s Reading over on BookTube. I found it on Amy’s blog, The Shelf of Unread Books. Mak… Read More
2024-04-07 02:19
The electro-trip hop duo, The Noise Who Runs, have recently launched their EP called “Come and Join the Beautiful Army”. Along with the EP, they have also created… Read More
2024-04-06 02:03
Italian progressive metal band, Ghost on Mars, has released an engaging animated video for their latest single titled “They.” The video has been selected as the Flawl… Read More
2024-04-02 11:00
Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday! My topic is book covers with water. The prompt for this week is “April Showers” or books about rain.
However, I have not read any books about… Read More
2024-04-01 11:00
Salt Cathedral is a musical group that I find to be very refreshing. Although I typically enjoy listening to heavy metal or 90s R &B, I still love the unique sound of their new a… Read More
2024-04-01 01:56
Welcome to the Easter Time Book Tag!
It was created by Theresa of the Calico Books. I discovered the tag on the blog of Zezee with Books.
Hope that everyone has a lovely… Read More
2024-03-30 17:25
Heartsick, The Ottawa Tavern, Toledo, Ohio. March 7, 2024
I deeply regret not capturing more photos of Heartsick. The performance was simply phenomenal, as always.
However, it… Read More
2024-03-29 17:25
Are you looking for a music video to transport you to a world of nostalgia? Look no further than “Tall Boy” by Close Talker featuring Wyatt C. Louis, this week’s Flawle… Read More
2024-03-28 17:46
Ultimatium is a Finnish prog-power metal band that was founded by keyboardist Matti Pulkkinen in 2001. Over time, it evolved from a solo act to a power metal tribe. The band currently co… Read More
2024-03-27 22:11
Sun Atoms pays tribute to Leonard Cohen with their rendition of ‘Tower of Song (in the key of JAMC).’ The cover will be released as the flipside of their new&nb… Read More
2024-03-27 02:10
Happy Women’s History Month!
In honor of Women’s History Month, this week’s Top Five Tuesday topic is favorite female authors.
If you’re looking for some amazin… Read More
2024-03-25 23:53
The second single from Atomic Life, “Incense and Aries,” has just dropped, just in time for New Music Monday. You absolutely have to see the video for the single, it’s trul… Read More
2024-03-25 00:35
Sometime in the fall of 2022, I misplaced my autograph book. It is one of my most prized possessions. For at least a year, I looked for it everywhere. I was practically devastated an… Read More
2024-03-24 01:36
Dead Cassete, The Ottawa Tavern, Toledo, Ohio. March 2024
Justin- Vocals, Corbin- Guitar/Vocals, Arthur- Guitar, Joe- Bass, Sam- Drums
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2024-03-23 03:32
I call upon the Night Winds!Spirits from long agoIn the hour of the wolf revealMysteries of oldSing to me your secretsIn a sussorus Breeze
Gothic metal project, Element of Fate, recently… Read More
2024-03-22 01:48
Gothic Rock band Then Comes Silence’s latest track, “Ride or Die,” explores themes of loyalty and friendship, and has been named Track of the Day.
I had a weird… Read More
2024-03-21 01:38
Several days ago, TikTok introduced me to This Ravenous Fate by Hayley Dennings. Since then, I have been counting down the pages of my current book until I can start reading this… Read More
2024-03-20 03:15
Everything’s Taken at The Ottawa Tavern, Toledo, OH. March 7.
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2024-03-19 02:19
Get ready to be transported to another realm with Otherworldly Things’ latest EP, ‘Heavy Dream Cycle’ released under the Magic Door Record Label. The New York band has… Read More
2024-03-18 01:03
Synopsis: A woman journeys into a submerged world of gods and myth to save her home in this powerful historical fantasy that shines a light on the drowned Black towns of the American Sou… Read More
2024-03-17 01:41
Are you looking for a fascinating and creative artist to follow? Look no further than 4ra 4ra! She’s a digital artist, music producer and singer, who has she recently graced us… Read More
2024-03-15 23:51
Yesterday, Freeze the Fall released their music video for “Daughters of Witches.” The video has a witchy aesthetic and features incredible lyrics, making it a perfect cho… Read More
2024-03-14 11:00
James Clarke Five’s “Ghost,” a single with spooky vibes, is choice for the Track of the Day on this lovely day. When I hear it, I am reminded of quirky theme so… Read More
2024-03-13 11:00
Ghidora at HALO Live, Sandusky, Ohio. February 23, 2024
At the time of this show, I had been waiting sort of patiently for Ghidora to come to town. This was an event that I have been… Read More
2024-03-12 11:00
She will be Queen. Whatever it takes . . .
Queen Hereafter by Isabelle Schuler is a reimagining of Scottish Queen Gruoch, who was the inspiration for Shakespeare’s character… Read More
2024-03-11 11:00
Are you a fan of metal or metalcore music? Then you need to check out Haunt the Sleep!
In February 2022, the Corpus Christi metal band started releasing their singles on streaming… Read More
2024-03-10 22:21
On March 8, Among These Ashes introduced their cover of W.A.S.P.’s “Restless Gypsy.” The Detroit metal band will also have an album out sometime during the upcoming… Read More
2024-03-09 20:59
At the beginning of March, Leon Frear let the world get a glimpse of his innermost thoughts on his debut album, Wild Rice. The self-described vocabulary rock singer/songwriter captur… Read More
2024-03-08 19:32
Looking for a heavy metal band with a badass female lead singer? Look no further than Dystopica, hailing from Connecticut. The band’s talent doesn’t end with their lead singe… Read More
2024-03-05 12:00
On Thanksgiving 2018, 41-year-old Christie Howard was cleaning up after hosting a holiday dinner for family and friends. Shortly before 11 p.m., assailants broke into her northeast C… Read More
2024-03-05 00:37
Imagine if Falco had been more involved in the punk rock scene instead of making new wave/pop music. In my opinion, he and Blondie could have been, and may still be, considered prede… Read More
2024-03-03 22:42
Welcome to the Heavy Metal Book Tag!
Get ready to rock and read with this book tag! From paranormal sagas to time-traveling adventure/romance, we’ve got a list of books tha… Read More
2024-03-02 20:15
Experience the captivating music of LEAH, the symphonic metal sensation, with her latest album release, The Glory and the Fallen. This album marks her sixth studio album and is a… Read More
2024-03-02 01:28
Our Flawless Friday video of the week is “Mythical Creatures” by Suldusk. Its beauty left us speechless. We’re sure it will do the same for you. Prepare to have your mi… Read More
2024-03-01 00:56
Fran Ashcroft has released the rather cheeky “Waiting for the Britpop Revival” single. I don’t get to use the word cheeky enough but it is the most fitting word for the… Read More
2024-02-29 01:45
Perelandra of Rochester, NY performing at HALO Live in Sandusky, OH.
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2024-02-27 23:48
Illusions of Grandeur will continue to bring the best of theatrical metal to the public while on the Siren Rises Tour this spring.
The Siren herself, Maggie Carlton, has joined us fo… Read More
2024-02-27 00:46
Greengoat of Spain has a new album, A.I., that captured my attention a couple weeks ago. The psychedelic doom metal band includes the duo of Ivan Flores (Vocals/ Guitars) and Ruth Mo… Read More
2024-02-25 23:06
Do you ever
practice your smile
delicate Nora?
Can you function
without being
a universal doll?
All Noras come with a
preoccupation for
carrot j… Read More
2024-02-24 18:01
In August, Blind Message, a melodic metal group with two female lead singers, announced the premiere of their video for “Dark Ambient.” It reminds me of a beautiful night… Read More
2024-02-23 01:35
Lovelorn Dolls, the synth gothic rock duo from Belgium, have just released their latest single titled “Beautiful Chaos”, which has been selected as the Track of the Day… Read More
2024-02-22 03:52
She Who Knows by Nnedi Okorafor is one of the NetGalley ARCs that I cannot wait to read. Okorafor is a wonderful Fantasy writer. I read her books whenever the opportunity presents itself… Read More
2024-02-21 02:05
Tell us all about your top 5 libraries in honor of Library Lovers Month. If you only know one library, tell us the top 5 things you love about your library.
Shanah created… Read More
2024-02-19 12:00
Indie rock trio, Onceweresixty, got the band back together in 2018 after a ten-year break. They have working on new music, including singles, “Don’t Get Stuck&rdq… Read More
2024-02-19 01:24
It was an absolute joy to speak with author Ray Van Horn, Jr. about his latest book, Revolution Calling. We talked for longer than expected but it was important to get all of the ans… Read More
2024-02-18 03:20
Do we really want to go that route?
It could lead to dehydration
that no one will heal.
Spirits won’t
be bound to the sea.
Is there time for a critical
disc… Read More
2024-02-17 00:47
Heartstomper is on a journey of healing via heavy metal. Their video for “Heavy Heartache” has been on rotation at my house for the last several weeks.
We went to the… Read More
2024-02-16 02:16
NICK HUDSON, UK avant-pop artist, presents the single ‘For My Silence’ from his new album ‘Kanda Teenage Honey.’ If you miss th… Read More
2024-02-15 00:51
One of the books that I can’t wait to read is Daughter of the Merciful Deep by Leslye Penelope. It is a historical fantasy, which is one of my favorite genres. I also love stories… Read More
2024-02-13 12:00
Gracetown, FloridaJune 1950Twelve-year-old Robbie Stephens, Jr., is sentenced to six months at the Gracetown School for Boys, a reformatory, for kicking the son of the largest landowner in t… Read More
2024-02-12 19:30
The Black Vultures band members, Huw and Aled, participated in an interview with me in the not so distant past. We had a conversation about time travel, songwriting and making th… Read More
2024-02-11 20:38
The topic for Top 5 Tuesday for the first week of February was the “Top 5 Books by Black Authors.” It was difficult to narrow it down to just five great Black authors.
F… Read More
2024-02-10 22:22
Mallavora, Alt- metal group of the UK, launched their latest EP in May 2023. The EP, Origins, provides a blistering commentary on underserved communities and people with impairments… Read More
2024-02-10 02:55
Feminoise, indie rock project of Texas, magically appeared in the YouTube feed a month or two ago. Every few days, the video for “The Beekeeper” makes its presence known… Read More
2024-02-09 01:35
After Instinct of Toledo, Ohio at The Glass Bar in Norwalk, Ohio. February 3, 2023.
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2024-02-08 02:47
ALT BLK ERA has been popping up on TikTok and now I cannot stop listening to their music. The UK sisters, Nyrobi and Chaya, have accomplished quite a bit at a young age, 20 and appro… Read More
2024-02-06 01:00
Miss Lisa Jane of Norwich, England was mentioned a few weeks ago in The Band Together Facebook group. Everyone says that her voice is amazing. So why not listen to her music?
Mis… Read More
2024-02-04 00:11
Where are you going, first-hand painter?
Once you were a student
in the steep central hallway.
Now the masses
remain distant to a
singular voice.
Too many cro… Read More
2024-02-02 23:21
The Neptune Power Federation understands the power of a good story. Their video for “Let Us Begin” is the latest example of their storytelling skills. After seeing the vi… Read More
2024-02-02 01:18
’92, a hardcore group from California, has a new single, “Above the Law,” from their upcoming EP. The song is a powerful commentary on the excessive force and brutality us… Read More
2024-02-01 02:53
The Night Eternal released their second album, Fatale, in July of 2023. During the last 24 hours, they have left for tour dates in Germany, Sweden and The Netherlands.
The vocal… Read More
2024-01-31 01:40
Top 5 Series I Will Finish in 2024 is the topic for Top 5 Tuesday this week. I really and truly want to finish the books in the series that are listed below. However, I cannot promis… Read More
2024-01-28 20:51
Coatl vocalist/guitarist, Alma Perez, joined me for a conversation about the band’s music and upcoming events. The Los Angeles-based alternative metal band will be doing some t… Read More
2024-01-28 03:51
Oh what competition
can she be to
our domestic party
can she take
Missing disk of jenga
from your wedding cake heart
an opponent of
the sacred bond
e… Read More
2024-01-26 23:24
This Point Forward’s latest video, “Famine,” is the Flawless Friday Video this week. The video has an important message about battling drug addiction.
We all kn… Read More
2024-01-25 01:31
Circolo Vizioso translates to vicious circle, which is a great name for a punk rock band. Thank goodness that there is a punk rock band with that name. The band has a new single, &l… Read More
2024-01-23 22:17
Books that I Meant to Read in 2023 is the Top Ten Tuesday theme for the week.
I meant to read so many books last year. There were at least five that I picked up in good faith… Read More
2024-01-23 02:03
Sove the Second and Justice of the Peace have captured all of the vibes on their latest EP, Loop Soup with Jamz. Sove and Justice were kind enough to share some insights into their music in… Read More
2024-01-21 23:08
Ember Sea, a German gothic metal/rock back, recently posted their single, “Kaleidoscope,” along with other three versions. One version is instrumental while another i… Read More
2024-01-21 01:56
The Veldt, a Soul-shoegaze-alternative rock group, has an album that their fans have been waiting for since literally 1989. “Illuminated 1989” is finally availab… Read More
2024-01-20 02:30
Magg Dylan, an alternative metal band from Virginia Beach, released their video for “Warning” in July of 2022. When something speaks to you, you better pay attention rega… Read More
2024-01-19 02:09
Perfect Nightmare is a perfectly aggressive metal band that you should know. They will be releasing a new single, “Dead to Me,” this week. If the song is anything like th… Read More
2024-01-18 02:54
The New Year’s Resolutions Book Tag was created by Shivii (Brown Eyed Musings) and Emily (Embuhlee liest). I found it on ZeZee with Books.
Check out their blogs ASAP!
Ev… Read More
2024-01-17 00:56
Bridge the Gap used to play music together in the late 90s/early 2000s. They recently gotten the band back together but as a slightly different refocused group with new goals and mus… Read More
2024-01-16 01:15
The Rack of Atlanta has a savage song, “Spinning,” which many of you will admire and respect. It absolutely should be the track of the day on every music blog.
The band d… Read More
2024-01-15 01:50
Spell of the Wordsmith is the third book in The Witch’s Foundling series by Alison Williams. The book begins with Sally arriving in London during the Victorian era to search fo… Read More
2024-01-14 01:19
Karamelien has a fantastic album, Living with the Moon, that will keep you entertained on these cold, winter nights. Since the music grabbed our attention today while we were very di… Read More
2024-01-13 02:55
The Metal Byrds of Texas have a clever video for their song, “Stop Motion.” Besides the imaginative things going on in the video, the vocal and music are spectacular… Read More
2024-01-11 01:33
Welcome to WWW Wednesdays on Jan. 10! Hopefully, Santa brought everyone all of the books on their wishlist.
The reading progress has been a bit slow for the last week or so… Read More
2024-01-09 22:47
Franck Carducci & The Fantastic Squad is an eclectic band with classic progressive rock influences, such as Genesis and Pink Floyd. However, they still maintain their own sound and t… Read More
2024-01-09 03:53
Rioghan, a Gothic/progressive metal vocalist of Finland, has done an wonderfully metal cover of Brittney Spear’s song, “Toxic.” If you haven’t hear it yet, please do… Read More
2024-01-07 23:19
One Square Mile vocalist, Vanessa Kaylor Phillips, had some time to answer a few questions for this interview. The Hermosa Beach punk rock band has been making music, playing shows, plus… Read More
2024-01-07 01:33
Sabatta has a new album ‘How To Get Even,’ which if full of advice and music that Katt Williams would probably appreciate. So since we also appreciate goo… Read More
2024-01-05 13:28
Hearscape’s video for “Promised Me” is the Flawless Friday Video for the week. The song is about a love that was promised but went terribly wrong.
It is a story… Read More
2024-01-05 00:13
Dinah, singer/songwriter of Toronto, has an excellent song, “winter black lake,” that will appease both the happy and moody sides of your personality.
“I… Read More
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