CONCERT REVIEW: Russian Circles – Pelican – Live at Knockdown Center, Queens  


When we look at bands with tenured careers who have put out an album every two or so years for the past two decades, the story is usually about continuing to innovate and grow as they find new ways to stay relevant. Like frogs constantly kicking their legs to find purchase in the treacherous bucket of life, bands are reaching for anything they can hold onto: burnt-out rockers taking early slots on main stages of corporate punk festivals, hologram tours of everyone and their uncle, and of course The Lars Ulrich Revue plodding through their set surrounded by AI animations in a giant sphere owned by Harvey Weinstein’s bestie. Continue reading →


Original Sick of It All Bassist Richie Cipriano Battling Pancreatic Cancer, Fund Launched


 Richie Cipriano original Sick of It All bassist photo by BJ Papas, New York hardcore, 2026

Richie Cipriano, the original bassist of New York hardcore institution Sick of It All, has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, and the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund has set up the Richard Cipriano Fund to help cover costs during his treatment and recovery. Donate below. Continue reading →


CONCERT REVIEW: Fabio Frizzi and the F2F Band with Ethan Lee McCarthy Live at TV Eye, Queens


 Fabio Frizzi live at TV Eye, Queens, New York, photographed by Omar Cordy for Ghost Cult Magazine, September 23 2026

Seeing Fabio Frizzi a second time doesn’t hit any less hard. The Italian composer brought his Frizzi 2 Fulci concert to TV Eye in Ridgewood, Queens, on September 23 as part of his Fall 2026 North American tour, and walking back into that room felt like stepping into a very specific, very welcome kind of darkness.

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