By Eric Perzanowski, Staff Writer Recently, I saw a post on social media by some band that I can’t immediately recall celebrating the five-year anniversary of the release of one of their albums. “Has it really been five years?” I thought. I was swarmed with memories of going into my local record store throughout my…
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Album Review: Suicidal Tendencies – Get Your Fight On!
By Eric Perzanowski, Staff Writer [Suicidal; 2018] Rating: 5.5/10 Key Tracks: “Get Your Bass On”, “Get United” The crossover between hardcore and thrash metal tends to be characterized by several traits: a more playful approach to the music in comparison to the style’s influences, lyrics that generally either reflect that playfulness, or make a political…
Album Review: Andrew W.K. – You’re Not Alone
By Eric Perzanowski, Staff Writer [Sony; 2018] Rating: 7/10 Key Tracks: “I Don’t Know Anything”, “Music Is Worth Living For”, “The Devil’s On Your Side” It seems as if in the nine years since his last studio album, Andrew W.K. has built a career that exists beyond his musical endeavors. His growth as a motivational speaker…
Revis(it)ing the Past: 2016 Edition
By Eric Perzanowski, Staff Writer Every year when December rolls around, I get the same sense of inundation. These feelings can originate from a number of things: finals, the looming holiday season, the impending changes to the weather. However, what really puts me over the top is the bombardment of year-end lists. As a reader,…
ACRN Prom with Adult Mom, Chris Farren and Scary Balance at The Union – 2/10/18
Adult Mom, Chris Farren and Scary Balance rocked the night away at ACRN’s first ever Prom! Check out our pics from the dream and delightful dance, and our captures from our auction fundraiser. We hope to see everyone real soon at this year’s Lobsterfest! Photos by Eric Perzanowski, Harley Wince, Joe Medlen and Braeden McClain.
Group Feature: ACRN’s Most Anticipated Albums of 2018
Will 2018 be as bright as 2017 for music? Here are our most anticipated albums of 2018! Jon Fuchs, Music Director: Current Joys – A Different Age Nick Rattigan has never made a bad record before. Whether it’s with guitarist Jacob Rubeck as Surf Curse or by himself as Current Joys, every record he’s been a…
ACRN’s Favorite Tracks of 2017
From monumental releases to rockstar controversies, 2017 was a huge year for music. As the year comes to an end, here are ACRN’s favorite tracks from 2017. Give these tracks a good listen; they deserve it. Sam Tornow, General Manager: Yves Tumor – “Limerence” In passing, “Limerence” can sound like an interlude. The light, ethereal…
Album Review: The Faceless – In Becoming a Ghost
By Eric Perzanowski, Contributor [Sumerian; 2017] Rating: 7/10 Key Tracks: “Cup of Mephistopheles”, “Digging The Grave”, “Shake The Disease” In recent years, The Faceless has become less known for its music and more known for its misfortunes and controversies. Between several dropped-off tours, a number of apparent studio delays and a constant rotation of new members…
Told Slant, Yowler, Molly Soda, Wasted Champs at Galbreath Chapel – 11/9/17
Wasted Champs, Molly Soda, Yowler and Told Slant at Galbreath Chapel. Photos by Eric Perzanowski, Claire Klodell, Joe Medlen, Rose Rotunda and Harley Wince.
Album Review: Converge – The Dusk In Us
By Eric Perzanowski, Contributor [Epitaph / Deathwish]; 2017 Rating: 8.5/10 Key Tracks: “Reptilian”, “The Dusk In Us”, “A Single Tear” It’s been five years since hardcore icons Converge blessed us with All We Love We Leave Behind. Throughout the band’s 27-year existence, these five years marked the longest gap between albums for the group. The Dusk…
Group Feature: Our Back-to-School Playlist
We’re a month into the semester and already a few days into fall – back-to-school time moves quickly. There are classes, work, and endless introductions to be made. Keeping up with it all is daunting, but we’ve got some tunes to help you hold it together. Here are our picks to bring in the new…
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