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GUEST POST: Ryan Cosmonaut Goes Track-By-Track for “Stars Are Coming” Album – Out Now
Ryan Michalski, who has been making music for many years under many names and bands, is currently going by Ryan Cosmonaut. He just released his new album Stars Are Coming, on The Doorway To label, and it’s an exploration of thoughtful lyricism and eclectic and killer songcraft. Ryan has given us a track-by-track breakdown of the depth and meaning behind each song on the record. Continue reading
FESTIVAL REVIEW: Riot Fest 2017 – Douglas Park, Chicago
Riot Fest was started a few years back in the grand spirit of the old school one-off festivals of lore. It was intended to be special from the get-go and they have done a reasonable job of sandwiching themselves into a busy summer of Lollapalooza, Chicago Open Air, and many other destination festival shows. Having a mix of alternative rock, metal, Hip-Hop, indie rock, and more has helped carve out its own niche, and between special performances, varied food and beer options, late-night after parties, and basically the cool factor Chicago offers as one of the best cities in America, it’s no wonder fans flocked to the event from all over the world. Continue reading