Song River, Author at Cryptic Rock

Lee Aaron – Fire and Gasoline (Album Review)

Song RiverSong RiverJune 7, 2016

Canadian Singer-Songwriter Lee Aaron at one time was dubbed the Metal Queen, but in the three decades since, she has evolved musically as well as a person. Initially debuting in 1982 with the album The Lee Aaron Project, Aaron’s pedigree of musicianship counts twelve albums ... Read More

Violent Femmes Bring Fun To Marquee Theatre Tempe, AZ 5-3-16

Song RiverSong RiverMay 16, 2016

“We’ve always done what we wanted and how we wanted,” says Violent Femmes’ Vocalist/Guitarist Gordon Gano. He also said, “Fundamentally there’s no difference from then until now. It’s a natural continuation.” This sentiment seems to ring true throughout the life-line of the Milwaukee, Wisconsin Rock ... Read More

Volbeat, Black Stone Cherry, & Monster Truck Rock-n-Roll Bliss Phoenix, AZ 4-24-16

Song RiverSong RiverMay 5, 2016

After much anticipation, Denmark’s international stars Volbeat will release their sixth studio album, entitled Seal the Deal & Let’s Boogie, on June 3rd. Releasing a teaser of their first album since 2013’s Outlaw Gentlemen & Shady Ladies on April 3rd via YouTube, on April 13th they ... Read More

Lights – Midnight Machines (Album Review)

Song RiverSong RiverMay 5, 2016

Born Valerie Anne Poxleitner, Canadian Singer-Songwriter Lights has become well-known for filling in time between studio albums with acoustic EPs. She began with Lights’ 2010 Acoustic soon after the release of 2009’s The Listening, and 2011’s Siberia with the release of Siberia Acoustic in 2013. It is on these ... Read More

The Used Celebrate 15 Years At Marquee Theatre Tempe, AZ 4-12-16

Song RiverSong RiverApril 29, 2016

Back in September of 2015, Utah based Rock band The Used recorded a live album at The Palace Theater in Los Angeles, California. A unique performance with a string quartet, harpist, piano player, percussion, and Gospel choir, The Used: Live & Acoustic At The Palace hit the public ... Read More

Primal Scream – Chaosmosis (Album Review)

Song RiverSong RiverApril 27, 2016

Glasgow, Scotland Alternative Rock band Primal Scream has been known since their inception way back in 1982 for their patterns of obtuse deconstruction of emotional spillage that lends itself to its own signature of creativity. With that said, the band’s style has mixed everything from ... Read More

Song River

Lee Aaron – Fire and Gasoline (Album Review)

Violent Femmes Bring Fun To Marquee Theatre Tempe, AZ 5-3-16

Volbeat, Black Stone Cherry, & Monster Truck Rock-n-Roll Bliss Phoenix, AZ 4-24-16

Lights – Midnight Machines (Album Review)

The Used Celebrate 15 Years At Marquee Theatre Tempe, AZ 4-12-16

Primal Scream – Chaosmosis (Album Review)

Lee Aaron – Fire and Gasoline (Album Review)

Violent Femmes Bring Fun To Marquee Theatre Tempe, AZ 5-3-16

Volbeat, Black Stone Cherry, & Monster Truck Rock-n-Roll Bliss Phoenix, AZ 4-24-16

Lights – Midnight Machines (Album Review)

The Used Celebrate 15 Years At Marquee Theatre Tempe, AZ 4-12-16

Primal Scream – Chaosmosis (Album Review)

This Week In Horror Movie History – Ravenous (1999)

This Week In Horror Movie History – Candyman: Farewell to the Flesh (1995)

This Week In Horror Movie History – The Stepford Wives (1975)

Developing Artist Showcase – Blythe Bonnie

Developing Artist Showcase – Empty Streets

Developing Artist Showcase – Crystal Joilena

Interview – Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol

Interview – Shelley Fabares

Interview – Jessica Belkin

Marvin Gaye – In The Groove (Limited Edition Vinyl Review)

Caligula: The Ultimate Cut (4K Ultra HD Review)

The Temptations – Sky’s The Limit (Limited Edition Vinyl Review)