Megan Lockard, Author at Cryptic Rock

Erik Hassle – Innocence Lost (Album Review)

Megan LockardMegan LockardJanuary 27, 2017

Bursting onto the scene in 2008, at only twenty years old, Swedish Singer/Songwriter Erik Hassle took his region by storm with the single “Hurtful,” which ranked #2 on Swedish charts, winning him a Swedish Grammis Award. Well-known for his creative background, Hassle combines Soul with ... Read More

The Dillinger Escape Plan – Dissociation (Album Review)

Megan LockardMegan LockardDecember 28, 2016

Nobody inspires a stronger love/hate reaction from listeners quite like New Jersey’s The Dillinger Escape Plan. Regarded by many fans as Mathcore gold, other listeners find the unusual pace combined with the band’s talent for mixing styles together, as little more than disoriented noise. The Dillinger ... Read More

Blink-182 -Take Off Your Pants And Jacket Turns 15

Megan LockardMegan LockardDecember 28, 2016

Since their formation over two decades ago, California trio Blink-182 have become one of the influential headlining acts of the Pop Punk scene. With equal parts teen tribulations, affairs of the heart, and comedic hijinx, the band’s lyrics have bypassed Punk rebellion and brought with ... Read More

Snow Patrol’s Eyes Open – Still Peaking Excellence 10 Years Later

Megan LockardMegan LockardDecember 27, 2016

Initially an Indie Rock band going under the name Polar Bear in the early ’90s, Ireland’s Snow Patrol travelled a long road to success. Officially becoming known as Snow Patrol in 1997, after some growing pains, they would go on to release 1998’s Songs for Polarbears and ... Read More

Gorillaz – Their Eponymous Debut 15 Years Later

Megan LockardMegan LockardDecember 22, 2016

What exactly is a virtual band? A valid question, one could actually look to Alvin and The Chipmunks as the first virtual band. Allowing audiences to use their imagination, and for musicians to stand behind the scenes behind a back story, the possibilities are endless in ... Read More

John Legend – Darkness And Light (Album Review)

Megan LockardMegan LockardDecember 21, 2016

An entertainer who truly lives up to his name, R&B Singer-Songwriter John Legend has been at the top of his game for over 15 years now. Beginning with his debut album, Get Lifted, in 2004, Legend has been on a steady rocketing path upwards. The ... Read More

Megan Lockard

Erik Hassle – Innocence Lost (Album Review)

The Dillinger Escape Plan – Dissociation (Album Review)

Blink-182 -Take Off Your Pants And Jacket Turns 15

Snow Patrol’s Eyes Open – Still Peaking Excellence 10 Years Later

Gorillaz – Their Eponymous Debut 15 Years Later

John Legend – Darkness And Light (Album Review)

Erik Hassle – Innocence Lost (Album Review)

The Dillinger Escape Plan – Dissociation (Album Review)

Blink-182 -Take Off Your Pants And Jacket Turns 15

Snow Patrol’s Eyes Open – Still Peaking Excellence 10 Years Later

Gorillaz – Their Eponymous Debut 15 Years Later

John Legend – Darkness And Light (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 – Return to Dust

Developing Artist Showcase – Niina Soleil

Developing Artist Showcase – Blythe Bonnie

Interview – Maria Canals-Barrera

Interview – Aaron Stainthorpe of High Parasite & My Dying Bride

Interview – Gary Lightbody of Snow Patrol

Circus of Horrors (4K Ultra HD Edition Review)

The Stepfather (4K Ultra HD Collector’s Edition Review)

Squirm (Special Edition Blu-ray Review)