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Boston Calling Day 1 Review: The Killers, The National, Pussy Riot, & More

May 26, 2018May 28, 2018 Angela Mastrogiacomo big thief, boston calling, lovett or leave it, maggie rogers, natalie portman, portugal. the man, pussy riot, the killers, the national0 comment

It’s already 85 degrees as I make my way from the Harvard T stop through the crowds of festival goers, and begin the 15 minute walk through Harvard Square, over the Anderson Memorial Bridge, and finally arrive at the gates of the 9th Boston Calling Music Festival. It’s the festival’s second year at the Harvard Athletic Complex, and it already feels like many of the kinks from last year have been worked out. As I make my way from the pierogis to the cookie dough (because you know, research) and…

Album Reviews Alternative Indie Singer/Songwriter

Album Review: William Ryan Key – ‘Thirteen’

May 24, 2018 Sarah Spohn arun bali, ep release, Lone Tree Recordings, new found glory, pop punk, ryan key, Sick Tour 2018, singer songwriter, summer tour, Thirteen, William Ryan Key, yellowcard0 comment

There’s a place off Ocean Avenue, you know the one — we were both 18 and it felt so right sleeping all day staying up all night. In Spring 2017, pop punk rockers Yellowcard announced their farewell tour. Tears were shed as the violin shred for the last time on stages all across the world. Now, a year later, vocalist/guitarist William Ryan Key is releasing a new solo debut EP, Thirteen, out May 25 via Lone Tree Recordings. Key and his fans may no longer be 18 anymore, but after nearly two…

Features Guest Blogs The Most Important Thing I've Learned

The Most Important Thing I’ve Learned: Music Is Your Job, Treat It Like One

May 21, 2018 Ben Vinograd big something, infectious magazine, music, the most important thing I've learned0 comment

I’ve been playing and touring with Big Something for seven years this May and I’ve learned so many things from these guys individually and from our travels together. After so many shows and miles traveled it’s hard to pinpoint the most valuable thing that lends itself to success: staying in shape, squeezing in practice time, putting on an entertaining and engaging live show…these are obviously all really critical to thriving as a group. But after taking some time to think about something I’ve learned in THIS particular band that I…

Guest Blogs Mental Health Matters News

Mental Health Matters: Change the Stigma

May 18, 2018May 19, 2018 STOLAR mental health awareness, mental health matters, stolar0 comment

It’s junior year of college at NYU. My apartment had turned into the manifestation of my mind – instruments all over the floor, dishes in the sink that hadn’t been washed in weeks with fruit flies marking their territory, clothes in every corner and all the blinds shut tight. It was psychological rock bottom. I was sitting on my bed and a beam of light broke through the window shade and hit me on my chest. I knew in that moment that I had a choice, I could live or…

Guest Blogs Mental Health Matters News

Mental Health Matters: Overcoming Your Ocean

May 18, 2018 Angela Mastrogiacomo infectious magazine, mental health, mental health matters, Pagentri0 comment

I believe every song has a story and every song is a story. Many of us have music playing throughout the entire day, but do we ever stop and listen to the lyrics, think about their meaning, or about what brought the artist or songwriter to share that story? As a songwriter and an artist, I am blessed to be able to use music as a way to touch people, and also use it as a way to heal myself. Back in January of 2017, I started writing for my…

Guest Blogs News The Most Important Thing I've Learned

The Most Important Thing I’ve Learned: It’s Not About the Fame

May 18, 2018May 18, 2018 Angela Mastrogiacomo infectious magazine, music, the material, the most important thing I've learned0 comment

(photo credit: Megan Thompson ) When I started performing, I was about 7 years old. I fell in love with music and the adrenaline rush of being on stage. I was excited for every rehearsal, vocal lesson and talent show. When I decided to pursue music as a career though, my focus changed. All of a sudden it became about “making it”. My only goal was success, and many of my relationships suffered because my life became about networking and only making friends that could help me achieve this very…

Features Tour Diary

TOUR DIARY: Stacked Like Pancakes

May 7, 2018May 7, 2018 Sami Marshall infectious magazine, music, Stacked Like Pancakes, tour diary0 comment

Stacked Like Pancakes recently completed the first part of their Strange Creatures Preview Tour. The band let us in on some of the road adventures that occurred this time around. From bright pink hair to successfully crowd-funding another album, this journey has been off to an exciting start. Check out some diary entries from lead singer Kellen McKay below!

Alternative Hardcore Live Reviews Metal Photos Reviews

LIVE REVIEW: TesseracT, Plini, Astronoid

May 3, 2018May 3, 2018 Kristina Haney album, astronoid, concert, concert tickets, infectious magazine, live, metal, music, new album, photo credit, photos, plini, TesseracT, tour, tour dates0 comment

If you ever want to see a diverse group of music fans all together, go to a TesseracT concert. From tweens to parents to couples to your stereotypical metal-head, the crowd was as unique as the sound coming off the stage. Astronoid opened up with heavy hitting drums, sick bass lines, and a trio of guitars. This five piece group certainly have a unique sound that they have coined as “Dream Trash”, which after hearing them play, I don’t disagree. Next up was Plini. Plini is a progressive rock artist…

Live Reviews News Photos Pop Punk Reviews Rock

LIVE REVIEW: Face to Face, Less than Jake, Direct Hit!, The Jukebox Romantics

April 26, 2018April 26, 2018 Kristina Haney concert, concert tickets, direct hit, Face To Face, infectious magazine, less than jake, live, music, pop punk, punk, rock, scottsdale, the jukebox romantics, tour, tour dates0 comment

If you ever wanted to go to a live show that reminiscent of a backyard house party, BLK Live in Scottsdale is the place for you. Between the residential sized pool, comfy cabanas and outdoor bar, BLK Live is the ideal spot for a punk rock fan to enjoy a show. Opening the bill was The Jukebox Romantics, hailing from New York, this high-energy three piece group was the perfect way to kick off the night. The second group to play was Direct Hit!, a Midwestern pop-punk band that sound like…

Indie News Pop Punk

STREAM: Compathy “Cannon”

April 20, 2018April 20, 2018 Angie Flores cannon, chicago, compathy, infectious magazine, music, stream, You Have No Home Here0 comment

Compathy is an acoustic pop punk solo-project founded by New Hampshire-native and current Chicago transplant, Matt Campbell. Through the project, Campbell released a new song titled “Cannon.” The track is a follow up to their debut EP, You Have No Home Here, which was released earlier this year.