Train with Butch Walker and The Black Widows

March 4, 2010
Revolution Live, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Written By Kate Dingle

Last Thursday night, Train kicked off their Save Me, San Francisco Tour in a big way. Playing to

Manchester Orchestra with The Features, Chris Staples, and O’brother


February 28, 2010
Revolution Live, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

written by Catrina Banks

On the last day of February, rock lovers of all ages gathered at Revolution Live in Ft. Lauderdale to see the band Manchester

Holly Miranda – Enter into The Magicians Private Library

Holly Miranda has been around for over a decade, and that’s why it’s hard to believe that this past Tuesday marked the release of her first ever full length LP The Magicians Private Library. After seeing her perform live last Sunday (she’s …

Tegan and Sara with Holly Miranda, and Steel Train

February 21, 2010
Sunset Cove Amphitheater, Boca Raton, FL

Written by Kate Dingle

It’s been nearly three years since the Canadian duo of Tegan and Sara have graced a stage

Against Me! With Tim Barry, and Ninja Gun

February 19, 2010
Culture Room, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Written by Kate Dingle

After a week of abnormally cold nights South Floridians were given an opportunity to get heated, and that chance

Kill Miss Pretty Gets Wet

February 15, 2010

Written by Kate Dingle

I was first introduced to Kill Miss Pretty’s music back at Moonfest in October. Since then, I have been intrigued by these guys and gal that (in my

New Found Glory with Saves The Day, Hellogoodbye, and Fireworks

February 9, 2010
Revolution Live, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Written by Kate Dingle

It’s been a while since hometown favorites New Found Glory have graced a South Florida stage. The last

The Low Down: KMP – We’re Not In Kansas Anymore

Written by Kate Dingle

At the first listen to Kill Miss Pretty’s newest single, “Judy Garland”, the only vision running though my mind was that of front woman/sexy seductress Alicia throwing some helpless schmuck against a wall and …

Sound Off: And the Gramophone Goes to…

January 28, 2010

Written by Michelle Brockman

And the Gramophone Goes to……!!!!!!

So, the Grammy’s are this weekend, you gonna watch? The first Grammy’s telecast was in 1959 and the

An Evening with Gov’t Mule

January 20, 2010
Revolution Live, Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Written by Kate Dingle

Last Wednesday night, it seemed like the spirits of Woodstock were all summoned to converge on Fort Lauderdale. About

Sound Off: An Ode to Emo

Posted 23 Oct 2009 in Sound Off

Ode to Emo

October 23, 2009

Written by Michelle Brockman

Oh Emo, you were born of disdain
By hardcore punk bands of the 80’s
That experienced great pain
Washington D.C. was your birthplace
But the movement swept across the United States
You became an outlet for angsty young adults
Then the 90’s came and you reached the catapult
Bands like Nirvana opened the door
Independent music was now cool
Greedy music execs and fans wanted more

Jawbreaker is referred to as your most influential band
They broke up in the mid 90’s after poor album sales
But their influence allowed other ‘Emo’ bands to make a stand
In the mid 90’s stereotypes developed and have lasted ‘til this day
Overly sensitive, overly brainy, guitar driven college music
Fans didn’t care about stereotypes; they just wanted you to stay
As the decade came to a close your popularity rose and rose
In the early 2000’s you hit the mainstream
Your emotionally charged rock is what the fans chose
Then fashion and subculture became a big theme

You have been criticized through the years
Some people are upset there are too few women in bands
Others think you glamorize suicide and accentuate fears
Russia has put legal restrictions on the ‘Emo’ scene
Banning you from websites, schools and government buildings
They say you cause depression and suicide in teens
But Emo don’t you worry
You are loved for your honesty and emotion
New young fans are flocking to you in a scurry
And you will always have their undying devotion

The End

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