Magic Camp Captures the Wild Sound on an Impressive Debut
June 17th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
Magic Camp’s new 16-song, self-titled album is a bewildering and fascinating collection. For those who’ve seen the Charleston-based quartet in […]
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Punks&Snakes Evolves From Half-Baked Demos Into a Major Project
May 23rd, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
For years, Jack Burg has worked and played in the Charleston band scene as a skillful drummer, strummer, and collaborator […]
Jordan Igoe Shares a Big Love Story on Superb Solo Debut
February 12th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
Perhaps the most surprising thing about Charleston-based singer/songwriter Jordan Igoe’s new solo album How to Love is that it’s a […]
Charleston’s Elise Testone Blossoms on ‘In This Life’
February 11th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
Elise Testone has a busy week ahead of her. The longtime Charleston singer/songwriter and bandleader has several days of dress […]
Matt Megrue and Loners Society Reveal ‘King City Sessions’ on Autumn + Colour
January 23rd, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
Last spring, Charleston-based songsmith Matt Megrue and several members of the flexible roster of his main project Loners Society entered […]
Elise Testone Celebrates New Studio Album with Double Duty
January 7th, 2014 | by Ballard Lesemann
Charleston-based singer/songwriter Elise Testone (an American Idol Season 11 finalist) and her sizable backing band will return to the Charleston […]
Nick Collins and Fowler’s Mustache Unveil ‘Goodnight, Mother Earth’
December 19th, 2013 | by Ballard Lesemann
East Cooper-based rock band Fowler’s Mustache started playing around the Lowcountry four years ago armed with a stockpile of rough […]
Review: a Showcase of Ryan Bonner, Gaslight Street, and Guilt Ridden Troubadour at the Hall
October 14th, 2013 | by Jared Booth
Guilt Ridden Troubadour, Ryan Bonner, Gaslight Street Charleston Music Hall Oct. 12 On Sat. Oct. 12 at the Charleston Music […]
Gaslight Street Brings New Voices to the ‘Triple Album Release’
October 10th, 2013 | by Ballard Lesemann
Gaslight Street has been in the middle of the down-to-earth, unpretentious side of Charleston’s roots-rock/Americana scene for years, and frontman […]
The Punch List with Doug Walters of Torture Town
September 26th, 2013 | by Ballard Lesemann
Metronome Charleston‘s weekly Punch List puts local musicians on the spot with a questionnaire that touches on music, venues, gear, […]
Charleston Music Hall to Host Local Heavies in a ‘Triple Album Release’ Show this Fall
August 30th, 2013 | by Ballard Lesemann
Three Charleston bands who share a deep love and appreciation for roots music, vintage country, and twangy rock ‘n’ soul […]
Tickets on Sale for the Rachel Kate Album Release Show
August 14th, 2013 | by Ballard Lesemann
After a busy year of writing, arranging, recording, and fundraising, Lowcountry songwriter Rachel Kate (Rachel Kate Gillon) is finally ready […]
Charlton Singleton Releases the Mezz-Made ‘Soul Cavern’
August 1st, 2013 | by Ballard Lesemann
Lowcountry musician Charlton Singleton stays busy in the local jazz scene as a skillful performer, conductor, and arranger — so busy, […]
Marytre Cranks Grunge-Basted Rock on New Studio Slab
July 3rd, 2013 | by Ballard Lesemann
As far as local singer/guitarist James George is concerned, the most powerful elements of grunge rock never died. He loved […]
ContraForce’s Experiments Reach Beyond Contra Dance
June 26th, 2013 | by Ballard Lesemann
Charleston-based trio ContraForce may be deeply rooted in traditional folk music and the contra dance scene, but when it comes […]
What’s Real is Real: Livy Conner on Her Promising Debut Album
June 13th, 2013 | by Jared Booth
Livy Conner has known for years that she was going to record an album of original material, but the patient […]
Southern Femisphere Sets Up Residence with ‘Houses’
June 10th, 2013 | by Ballard Lesemann
While some of them may not have mastered their individual instrumental techniques, in the short year-and-a-half of their budding musical […]
Stereo Reform’s Dance-Funk Jam Lands on the Future
May 9th, 2013 | by Ballard Lesemann
Greenville-based funk-rockers Will Evans and Neil Turner felt slightly lost and off-track a few years ago. After forming Stereo Reform […]
The Stop Light Observations: A Young Band Makes a Smart Debut
April 19th, 2013 | by Ballard Lesemann
If you listen to tidbits of the the first few songs on Charleston pop-rock sextet Stop Light Observations’ well-polished new […]
Sol Driven Train Enhances the Positive Vibe on a New Album
February 19th, 2013 | by Ballard Lesemann
Charleston rock band Sol Driven Train has been experimenting and tinkering with blends of Americana, reggae, soul, and funk for […]
Brave Baby Rings a Bell with a Lushly-Produced Debut
January 15th, 2013 | by Ballard Lesemann
Brave Baby is on the verge of earning a favorable cult following and taking a terrific artistic leap forward, and […]
Jefferson Coker’s Southern-Fried Full-Band Sound Takes Shape
January 10th, 2013 | by Ballard Lesemann
It’s been five years since local songwriter Jefferson Coker left a well-paying day job in Seattle as a graphic designer […]