Sleep Now Sivylla

Self-titled by Sleep Now Sivylla (Self-released EP) A member of the local Longview, TX metal scene for a while now, Sleep Now Sivylla is certain to reawaken themselves on a national level – judging by the ferocious content heard on their just released Self Titled EP. On the spiritual side of the spectrum,... more

Liz Akhavan

The Acoustic EP by Liz Akhavan (Self-released EP) A solo artist from the Minneapolis area, Liz Akhavan has a thoroughly unique, highly expressive voice that should gain her a good deal of attention. Imagine the whimsical style of Leigh Nash of Sixpence None The Richer mixed with the lush inflections... more

Jason Falkner

Jason Falkner -  Spaceland – Silverlake, CA. – August 25, 2010 Although Los Angeles is the hometown for Jason Falkner, performances here are few and far between – so when it was announced he would be playing a mid-week show at Spaceland in Silverlake, three of the Highwire Daze staffers... more

Backseat Goodbye

The Good Years by Backseat Goodbye (Self-released CD) …or “God damn, it’s a great day for a Backseat Goodbye album…” “I’ll learn to fly if I want to, just let me grab my cape,” sings Chad Sugg of Backseat Goodbye on the stunning opening track ironically titled Elliott Smith Is Still... more

Aaron Shanley

Let The Sun In / The Nashville Sessions EP by Aaron Shanley (Love Gum Records) Based out of Belfast, Ireland, Aaron Shanley is a remarkably talented singer / songwriter in the grand tradition of Elliot Smith and Dashboard Confessional. And even with those rather ambituous comparisons, one listen to... more

Go Radio

Do Overs And Second Chances by Go Radio (Fearless Records) Do Overs And Second Chances features seven songs of redemption and heartbreaks. Blessed with the most unique voices. Singer/guitarist Jason Lancaster and his Go Radio comrades (formerly of Mayday Parade) has captivated fans with their refreshing... more

Authority Zero

Stories Of Survival by Authority Zero (Suburban Noize / Viking Funeral Records) Stories of Survival, Authority Zero’s 4th overall album,  is on Suburban Noize Records which belongs to Fletcher Dragge of Pennywise and Ken Seaton of Hardline Entertainment. Authority Zero is the first band on... more

Warped Tour 2010 – Pomona

Warped Tour – Pomona Fairplex – Pomona, CA – August 11, 2010 The final days of Warped Tour were now here, as the traveling show made their last stop in Southern California at the Pomona Fairplex. For being so hot, it was surprising at how sections of the grass were so muddy – but at least it... more

The Summer Soundtrack

This Love by The Summer Soundtrack (Self-released EP) The end of the hottest of the seasons may be drawing to its conclusion, but bands like The Summer Soundtrack are here to make sure the fun and memories will last all year long. Fans of collectives such as New Found Glory and Amber Pacific will find... more

Warped Tour 2010 – San Diego

Warped Tour – Cricket Pavilion – San Diego, CA – August 10, 2010 The Vans Warped Tour swung through Southern California once again, now in the homestretch as it heads into its final week. For all the adverse weather conditions the traveling show has been encountering throughout the... more

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