The Hives in Los Angeles, CA November 14, 2023 Live Show Review Show Review: 110% Rock and Roll: The Hives at The Belasco
words by Joe Cortez | November 19, 2023
Watching Swedish rock group The Hives perform live at The Belasco Theater in Los Angeles this past Tuesday night was like watching a well-oiled machine hell bent on making you have a good time.

R.E.M. Up Album Review Album Review: R.E.M. - "Up" 25th Anniversary Edition
words by Joe Cortez | November 12, 2023
To listen to R.E.M.'s debut as a trio, "Up," 25 years after its original release is to be transported to a time when your heroes were invincible and anything seemed possible.


Tegan and Sara and Hand Habits in Solvang, CA November 4, 2023 Live Show Review Show Review: Long Road Back: Tegan, Sara, Hand Habits and My Decision To Start (Another) Music Blog
words by Joe Cortez | November 9, 2023
"I can't believe there aren't any gay bars around here."




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