My journey in the music business began in 1988 as a college DJ and morphed into music journalism shortly thereafter. I’ve loved thousands of records during this time, but it takes a lot for me to be utterly gobsmacked. The Morrison Project by Billy Morrison captivated me from its first listen and will continue for decades to come.  The British guitarist, singer, and songwriter — best known as Billy Idol’s rhythm guitar player for the past 15 years and the former bassist of The Cult —has created 12 original songs of pure adrenalin with a roster of guests who bring ..read more

Over half a million listeners across streaming services prior to the new album dropping, which is one month away; upon the release, that listener count will be skyrocketing, because what a journey the album is. When Max Bemis called it quits for Say Anything in 2019, fans were positive that one of the ultimate emo acts had officially finished. The songs that defined their youth had come to an end. In a surprising twist, 2023 saw the return of the band at the Bowery Ballroom in New York City – the first Say Anything show in four years. In our review of ..read more

Everynight Charley recommends the following 80+ concerts in the New York City area this week. Contact the venue or the artists’ social media to confirm ticket availability, show times, age restrictions, COVID compliance, and other updates. Monday, April 22 The Veronicas, Jesse Jo Stark at Irving Plaza Good Kid, Adan Diaz at the Hall at Elsewhere Hardrock at Racket NYC Eddie Palmieri at the Blue Note Sadie Jean at Baby’s All Right Mahogany L. Browne & Sean Mason at the Africa Center Scott H. Biram at Mercury Lounge The T Blues Band w. Junior Mack & Michael Hill at Terra ..read more

It feels like the gothic and industrial underground has been gaining prominence again in America in recent times, especially last year with events like Cruel World, Cold Waves, and Mechanismus and a large number of veteran and newer artists on the road including Sisters Of Mercy, Front Line Assembly, Twin Tribes, The Cure, and Night Club. And now this weekend, the second annual Dark Force Fest, presented by Vampire Freaks, will take over the entire Sheraton in Parsippany, New Jersey. Yes, this is one of the famed Sheraton Tara castle hotels, which seems like an appropriate venue for ..read more

“It’s rare that you find something that your mind, body, hands, instrument, and amplifier are in total synergy; where you pick it up and it sounds exactly the way you hear it in your head. Everything you want to do, you can do. That’s just something special.” Rich Williams picked up a guitar and never put it down. Because of that, we have the most classic of classic rock songs in our consciousness: “Dust in the Wind,” “Carry On Wayward Son,” and “Song for America,” to name a few. Catching up with him for this feature was a joy and ..read more

Everynight Charley recommends the following 80+ concerts in the New York City area this weekend. Contact the venue or the artists’ social media to confirm ticket availability, show times, age restrictions, COVID compliance, and other updates. Friday, April 19 Judas Priest, Sabaton at Prudential Center Barry Manilow at Radio City Music Hall The Hot Sardines at Zankel Hall Method Man & Redman, Styles P at Terminal 5 Cypress Hill, the Pharcyde, Souls of Mischief at Brooklyn Steel Cyrille Aimee, Jazzmeia Horn, Quiana Lynell, Lucia Gutierrez Rebolloso, Tyreek McDole at the Rose Theater Ra ..read more

This isn’t your sugar daddy’s yacht club – this is Gen Z’s Yot Club. Laidback downbeats mixed in with a fictional character study and an underground energy, the latest from Yot Club is pretty much to pinnacle of what Yot Club is. The band, which is wholly and singularly Ryan Kaiser, is not a brand new entity. Over the last handful of years, this act has dropped singles, EPs, and more in the vein of bedroom pop, in line with indie rock roots, and closed to the heart of Kaiser himself. There’s a familiarity and a professionalism that few original ..read more

Willie Nile, Live at Daryl’s House Club. Rock singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Willie Nile has been releasing albums since 1980, but he has been particularly prolific over the last two decades when he has issued the lion’s share of his notable CDs. This latest release, his fifth live album, preserves an impassioned 2022 performance at a venue in Pawling, New York, about 70 miles north of New York City.  Nile’s instantly recognizable voice conveys urgency throughout the set, which features his guitar and piano work and a tightly knit backup trio that includes a lead ..read more

Welcome to the latest edition of AQ’s #THROWBACK series featuring our 1975 cover story with Robert Redford! Inside included a glowing review of the Allman Brothers Band live in Jersey City, an overview of the rise of cocaine usage, and more ..read more

“‘Turn Away”  is one of my favorite songs on the record,’ Muller explained to us for this exclusive premiere and feature. “When I toured around the country last year, I often opened the show playing it solo, and got a great reception. The song talks about being in a situation (a job, a friendship, or a relationship) that doesn’t quite feel right, or – as the lyrics put it – being ‘caged in my own zoo,’ but because you’ve invested so much already, it’s hard to turn away.” Singer-songwriter Pete Muller has a lot going for him – an album ..read more