Written by: Annie Schlottman Photo credits: Lee Fenstamaker / @leefenstamaker , Brittany Lynn/ @pullthetriggerbrittphoto , Ian Mimnall / @icmvisuals , Kim Lyons Lyndhurst is a fun, high-energy, pop-punk/EMO style band originating in the Central Pennsylvania city of York, and is very well-known as well as respected in their local music scene and beyond.  My great friend and fellow music lover and supporter of many bands, Amy, loves this band, and her passion and enthusiasm u

Written by: Annie Schlottman Maryland’s Red Skies Dawning is a new alternative metal band started by frontman Chris Aleshire, who took songs he had written for a previous solo project and worked with his team to transform them into something special.  Now, this band has released a debut EP called From Ashes , and is already planning on getting out and performing and creating more music in the future as a cohesive unit. The members of Red Skies Dawning include:  Chris Aleshir

Interview and photos by: Jennifer Touch é I first saw Ne Obliviscaris earlier this year when they came through Baton Rouge, and that show has been lodged in my head ever since. It’s kind of fitting being their name is Latin for “forget not.” I attended as a fairly new fan, curious more than anything, but left with a strange kind of natural high only a few bands can give. If you’ve ever experienced synesthesia, you know exactly what I mean—the sound becomes more than just an

Review by Kat Gullage Photos by: Holly Borden / Holly Roy Photography The actual tour name is “Seether and Daughtry 2025 co-headlining tour”. It’s made up of 24 dates that run through November; we caught the fifth night.   Vegas-born Kami Kehoe was the opener. The young focused solo artist is a drummer and singer and was the only glimpse of female badassery to grace the stage that night. Fans were trickling in after having fought their way through snarled traffic that led to

Interviews and article by: Gina Copello Photos and videos by: Melissa Carpenter and Gina Copello Tuesday, October 7th, 2025 was a gloomy, rain filled day in South Western Pennsylvania but when 6:30 pm came around, our friends in Major Moment brought the fire with one killer set. With their setlist including, but not limited to, “Toxic”, “Lunacy”, and “The Flood”, Major Moment had a great response from the crowd once they got warmed up. Their stage presence was nothing short

Review and photos by Holly Borden - Holly Roy Photography Walking into Toad’s Place last night, the energy hit immediately. There’s something about that space, dim lights, the hum of anticipation, the faint smell of sweat, merch, and great friends that makes you know a good night is coming. And with a lineup like this: Colorblind, Dark Divine, Miss May I, and Blessthefall, it wasn’t just good, it was electric. From the moment the first guitar riff rang out, it was clear this

There is a band from San Antonio, Texas emerging on the scene that I recommend everyone start following.  It’s Sanity’s Last Breath. ...

Photographer Jonathan Galeano of JGaleanoFilms was on the scene for Christian French at Old National Centre Saturday, September 6th. Formerly the Murat Centre, the venue’s Facebook page states that it is multi-purpose facility offering great versatility. The following bio was taken directly from Christian French’s website. "From small beginnings of John Mayer Soundcloud covers to milestones any artist dreams of, Christian French has been a continuous pop force since his 2016

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When did I become a loyal subject of the band Gutter King?  It was late last year when I heard their song “Killswitch” and saw the music...

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I want to tell the backstory on how I got to know New Jersey hard rock band Hollow Heroes. It's a little long, so please bear with me. I...

Pantera landed at the Xfinity Theater in Hartford CT with Amon Amarth and King Parrot as support, an arsenal of weighty sound. It was a...

This story begins with me discovering yet another musical artist via social media. Jeff Griffin, the drummer of AFTERDUSK, shared an...

Change is not always easy, especially in bands.  Goals and visions for the band can change for some members, and sometimes members will...

Review and photos by Holly Roy Photography Shadows Fall (Homegrown Heroes) By official decree of the Mayor of Springfield, MA, July 18,...

I was super excited when I was given the assignment to write about The Absent for the Annie's Sound Waves blog.  I had heard their first...

I have a lot of friends with great taste in music and when I see them post about a band or they share a band or music with me, I always...