Author: Jay Zacarias
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Priests: If Anything, Call Them a Rock Band- An Interview
My name: Jay Zacarias. My mission: to interrogate the band currently known as Priests (plural) on everything from their new album release to their impeccable taste in films. It’s a sunny Saturday afternoon when I manage to get a hold of them. My arms are sore and my voice is all but gone because I…
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AURA Fest 2018 Preview
Savannah’s AURA Fest returns once again to the Ships of the Sea Museum Gardens on February 17, 2018. What started off in 2000 has now become one of Savannah’s premiere metal gatherings, showcasing some of the best local, regional, and national talent. This year’s festival is armed with heavy riffs, crushing vocals, food trucks, and…
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OCS- A Memory Of A Cut Off Head Review
John Dwyer is a man whose name is associated with waves of excitement, and for good reason. A native of Rhode Island, Dwyer has fronted several great punk bands since 1997, including Pink & Brown, Coachwhips, and The Hospitals. Most notably however, he is the frontman and lead guitarist of San Fransico powerhouse group, Thee…
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Still Got The Fever to Tell
So, what do you remember most from the year 2003? That weird documentary where Michael Jackson insisted on climbing trees with a journalist? When the Terminator actually became an elected government official? That God awful Daredevil movie with Ben Affleck? Or that time Ben Affleck groped Peyton from One Tree Hill on TRL and everyone…
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Kristen Pfaff: The Unsung Icon of 90’s Underground
The late Kristen Pfaff was an indie-rock icon of the in the nineties, formerly of the bands Janitor Joe and Hole. When asked to describe her daughter, Janet Pfaff stated, “She was a driver, not a passenger.” Janet is also the author of a book about Kristen’s time as a musician called “Unfinished Rhapsody: The…
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Bound To Be Good: Mudbound Film Review
The evening of Sunday, October 29th saw the long-awaited premiere of the Sundance hit, Mudbound. The film was directed by Dee Res, whose list of acclaimed works include Bessie (2015), Pariah (2011). The screenplay was co-written by Res and acclaimed screenwriter/producer Virgil Williams, based off the novel of the same-name, written by Hilary Jordan. Mudbound…
