Interview and Photos by Natasha Lewandowski It’s not very often one expresses themselves through music in a way Los Angeles based singer/songwriter Lexi Layne does. Captivatingly beautiful but also giving a little sharp edge, you instantly are drawn in. Curious on just who Lexi Layne is? Get to know her as I sat down with... Continue Reading →
LIVE: Above Snakes at The Lost Horizon Syracuse, NY 5/9/23
Photos and Review by Chris Besaw It is finally warming up here in Central New York which means there are more things to do and concert season is kicking off. The past Tuesday, the famed Lost Horizon in Syracuse hosted Boston based metal band, Above Snakes. To be honest, I was not familiar with Above... Continue Reading →
Syracuse Music Collective Interviews DEVORA at del Lago Resort and Casino 2/11/23
God is Dead is the bold title of the newest release from acclaimed “outlaw pop” artist DEVORA. Raised in the blistering heat and treacherous desert sun of Arizona, DEVORA’s lyrics draw from her experiences growing up in the often lawless and sometimes sinister American Southwest. With the release of her newest EP God is Dead,... Continue Reading →
Syracuse Music Collective Interviews Deuce ( Ex Hollywood Undead)
Portland based and Los Angeles bred rapper, producer and singer DEUCE has announced that his latest album, Invincible, will be released via Better Noise Records on December 1st. The masked musician is vying for immortality with 14 new tracks, representing his next natural step from his 2012 debut solo album, Nine Lives – which sold 100,000 units, received 33 million... Continue Reading →
Syracuse Music Collective Interviews Michale Graves
Michale Graves is an American singer-songwriter and musician whose career has spanned nearly two decades. Michale entered the music scene as lead singer of The Misfits and after leaving the band embarked on a successful solo career. He has also appeared in many acclaimed film projects including “Bruiser”, 'Campfire Stories” and notably starring in “Perkin 14”. In... Continue Reading →
Show Review: Nothing More & Black Map at The Lost Horizon
Nothing More along with support bands, Black Map, As Lions and Hell or Highwater, played a sold out show at the Lost Horizon on May 10. Hell or Highwater got the show started. It was my first time seeing them and I was blown away by their liveliness and enthusiasm. They kept the level... Continue Reading →
Show Review: Crystal Garden w/ Boyd Tinsley at Funk N Waffles Syracuse
Photos: Chris Besaw Review: Kelly Besaw Crystal Garden featuring Boyd Tinsley of Dave Matthews Band played a sold-out show at Funk N’ Waffles in Syracuse, NY on Monday April 3. Crystal Garden, produced by Boyd Tinsley, is a modern-day rock group made up of Mycle Wasman (vocals), Charlie Csontos (bass), Matt Frewen (drums). The... Continue Reading →
Syracuse Music Collective Interviews Lydia of Korean Fire Drill
Created by members of some of Sacramento’s hardest working local bands, Korean Fire Drill (because Chinese was already taken), also known as KFD, started off as 3 guys jamming out their first 3 songs on the first day they met. Coining the band’s name along with the motto HALFASS IS BADASS, KFD had immediately and... Continue Reading →
Photo Gallery: Riot Fest 2016 Douglas Park Chicago Day 3
Day 3 has arrived and it is the day I have been waiting for since I was twelve years old. The original Misfits lineup will be taking the stage and performing together for the first time since 1983. Santa Cruz punk band the Swinging Utters kicked off the third day of Riotfest. Led by frontman... Continue Reading →
Photo Gallery: Riot Fest 2016 Douglas Park Chicago Day 2
Punk veterans, The Vandals, kicked off day two with some good old fashioned fast paced punk rock tunes. They whipped the audience into a beer throwing, pogo jumping frenzy. This was my first time seeing The Vandals and I am hoping I get the opportunity to catch them again at some point. Other notables included... Continue Reading →