The Copyrights – New Ghosts EP Review
The Copyrights are back with New Ghosts, a punchy, no-frills EP that delivers exactly what you’d expect—more of...
Dawes – Oh Brother album review
Between cheap or even free recording software, home recording setups, and trying to keep up with the insane...
Ginger Root, Pearl and the Oysters, and XinXin at Revolution Hall Review
Well, that was fucking delightful. Heading in, I thought I had a fair handle on what to expect,...
Ratboys, The Head and the Heart, and The Decemberists at Hayden Homes Amphitheater
There’s something deeply satisfying about a summer evening in Bend, especially when it serves as the backdrop for...
Hozier – Unheard EP review
In 20 years of reviewing albums, I thought I was pretty thoughtful in doing so. Then I listen...
Green Day – Saviors Album Review
I still remember sitting in my friend’s room in 1994, listening to the new cassette he got of...
Alkaline Trio – Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs Review
Spooky Skiba and pals return with their latest release, “Blood, Hair, and Eyeballs,” delivering more of the same:...
What the Hell is Eco Vinyl?
Recently, I received an email from the rad folks at Mondo letting me know they were doing a...
The Lumineers/James Bay concert review
At home, my toddler son refers to which record he wants to listen to by the overall color...
Dethklok IV – Album Review
From the moment you hit play, “Dethklok IV” grabs you by the face and doesn’t let go until...
Chris Farren – Doom Singer – Review
I don’t know how Chris Farren continues write catchy banger after catchy banger, but one of Racket’s favorite...
Smashing Pumpkins/Stone Temple Pilots/Rival Sons concert review
Hayden Homes Amphitheater, with plentiful greenery and the tranquil Deschutes River running alongside, might seem like a weird...
Sympathy for the Devil Review
I am not usually one for thrillers, but after spending an hour and a half being exceptionally uncomfortable, I found myself absolutely disappointed that it was over. Every choice seemed designed to keep me waiting for the next burst of absolute chaos. I never thought I would say this about a Nicholas Cage movie, but it was absolutely spellbinding film. Read More...
Jimmy Eat World/Manchester Orchestra/Middle Kids Concert Review
I have dreamed of taking my son to his first concert. Since he has been going absolutely BONKERS for the soundtrack to Weird: The Al Yankovic Story for months, my wife and I decided to test our luck and take young Oliver to see Middle Kids, Manchester Orchestra, and Jimmy Eat World at the Hayden Homes Amphitheater for his first show ever. Read More...
Dome Fest West Comes to Costa Mesa Oct 8-10
Dome Fest West is exploring new horizons by highlighting uniquely immersive full-dome content in a festival that spans...
