Secret Hardcore Sunday, March 13th in New London

What can you do on a Sunday? Well, in the case of March 13 you can go to a ripping loud rock show in New London. You see, on that day, there is a show taking place featuring Fucking Invincible, Empty Vessels, Ascend/Descend and Idle Time at the Midian. Fucking Invincible features members of Dropdead… Continue reading Secret Hardcore Sunday, March 13th in New London

Backstabbed by a Mouth-breathing Panther, And More! Hardcore This Friday at Whitney House

For those of you who live in Hartford County, like me, and complain that there aren’t a lot of good loud rock shows taking place in that neck of the woods, you can now shut up, because there is going to be one killer show taking place on May 15 at the infamous Whitney House… Continue reading Backstabbed by a Mouth-breathing Panther, And More! Hardcore This Friday at Whitney House

Interview with Allison of Empty Vessels

Empty Vessels are a two-piece punk band out of New London County, comprised of Allison (guitar/vocals) and Justin (drums/vocals), who play it loud and proud. We could split hairs, and start talking sub-genres, but let’s just say if you want something noisy and full of attitude, they will definitely fill your need. In the three… Continue reading Interview with Allison of Empty Vessels

Your Teacher Listens to Hardcore? A Review of Empty Vessels’ Waves of Waves

What is hardcore music?  At age soon-to-be-29, I think I’m finding out.  I had pictured it involving a lot of visors, “junt-junts,” and guitar players squatting angrily while playing their riffs.  But as it turns out – I think – it’s much more punk than I’d imagined.  Judging from some random shows at the Heirloom,… Continue reading Your Teacher Listens to Hardcore? A Review of Empty Vessels’ Waves of Waves