Rose Likes Rock Takes on Breakfast Foods & Pop Punk in Franklin Tennessee: Breakfest 2018

July 17, 2018.Reading time 6 minutes.

As promised, here’s a more thorough recap of my time at the first annual Breakfest! I honestly felt like this festival was tailor made for me. Popular punk rock music brought all of its rebellious angst and attitude while it was juxtaposed by some the city’s best comfort foods in the form of breakfast. With […]

The Future of Grunge is Female: Daddy Issues in Breakfest 2018

July 9, 2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

I love finding like minded people to bond with over music. So I was super excited to come across this trio of bad ass girls in a grunge band. Their lyrics are unapologetic mirrors of themselves, and their instruments are an extension of their vocals, screaming about their unabashed individuality. Daddy Issues has tenacious anthems, […]

Pop Rock Gets an Extra Edge: Mainland

November 13, 2017.Reading time 5 minutes.

In honor of my trip to New York City, I’ve decided to dedicate this week’s artist feature to a New York band based in Brooklyn, Mainland. This group of guys never fail to surprise me. The first was when they opened for Marianas Trench. Jordan’s vocals for the bridge in “Fading Friends” completely caught me […]

My Top 5 Favorite Shows: A List

July 7, 2017.Reading time 13 minutes.

Since my epiphany to finally start prioritizing live shows, I’ve had some amazing experiences. These include finding some of the coolest and grungiest local venues with local artists to match, seeing my favorite bands from my youth reunite for another tour of my favorite album, and even flying across the country to catch a show. […]