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Killer Klassix- All Time Low; “Three Words To Remember In Dealing With The End” EP

Killer Klassix- All Time Low; “Three Words To Remember In Dealing With The End” EP

The EP established All Time Low as a new band of the time, making the correct ripples in the pond of a career that echoed very far into the band’s career.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
August 28, 2023
Killer Cuts: “Childhood Eyes” by Yellowcard

Killer Cuts: “Childhood Eyes” by Yellowcard

The EP is cognizant of how much time has passed since the conceptualization of the band and exhibits everything that has been learned.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
August 21, 2023
Killer Klassix: Neck Deep - “A History of Bad Decisions”

Killer Klassix: Neck Deep – “A History of Bad Decisions”

Ultimately, for every melody on this EP, there is that much more relativity and sentiment behind every note that strikes close to the listener’s desire.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
July 31, 2023
Killer Klassix - We Came As Romans: “Dreams” EP

Killer Klassix – We Came As Romans: “Dreams” EP

While a first listen could lead some to dismiss the band entirely based on the reliance of lead singer Dave Stephens’s unclean vocal performance, the lyrics carve a deeper connection, saying more than apathetic iterations of youth and delving into ideas such as existence, philosophy, relationships and other grand themes of life.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
July 17, 2023
Killer Klassix - “August and Everything After” by Counting Crows

Killer Klassix – “August and Everything After” by Counting Crows

The album itself suffers from sporadic moments of musical nuance with the rest of the album being filled with low-effort slow rock songs that make it difficult to get through the second half of the album bar one song.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
July 17, 2023
Killer Klassix: Man Overboard - “Man Overboard”

Killer Klassix: Man Overboard – “Man Overboard”

"Man Overboard" was a pivotal sophomore album that displayed a growth in technique and musicianship for the band that resulted in an outstanding album.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
July 3, 2023
Albums Dead On Arrival: I Prevail - “Trauma”

Albums Dead On Arrival: I Prevail – “Trauma”

Music fans would label “Trauma” as I Prevail’s “sell-out” record, however I completely disagree with such a notion and label the album as an underdeveloped departure that hit way off the mark.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
July 3, 2023
Killer Cuts: Veil Of Maya- “[m]Other”

Killer Cuts: Veil Of Maya- “[m]Other”

Leaning heavily into other pop/retro influences and artfully melding them into their nuanced approach to metalcore, Veil of Maya sets themselves apart from the rest of their labelmates using their album title as means of exploration.
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
June 19, 2023
Killer Klassix: Transit - “Joyride”

Killer Klassix: Transit – “Joyride”

Transit’s farewell was a testament to pop punk’s modern DIY culture, noting that as long as the band remained true to who they are, they did not need to sacrifice their art in an attempt to “make it.”
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
June 19, 2023
Pedro the Lion performs at Thalia Hall.

Photo Gallery: Pedro The Lion Performs at Thalia Hall

Pedro the Lion performed at Thalia Hall, featuring special guest, Perfume Genius
Rachel Wagner, Photographer
June 5, 2023
In The Pit- Pedro The Lion Performs “Control” and “Its Hard to Find A Friend” At Thalia Hall

In The Pit- Pedro The Lion Performs “Control” and “Its Hard to Find A Friend” At Thalia Hall

Thalia Hall opened its doors, flooding its venue and dousing its stage with blue light for Seattle native indie rock band, Pedro the Lion; who played two of their albums in their entirety and featuring Special Guest, Perfume Genius
Antonio Llanos, Staff Writer
June 5, 2023
Discrepancies drummer Marc Lyle performs at the WC Social Club.

Photo Gallery: Outline in Color Takes the Stage

Outline in Color played at the W.C. Social Club on April 29 accompanied by a variety of other bands.
Rachel Wagner, Photographer
May 8, 2023
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