ACRN had the opportunity to talk with Manchester Orchestra's Jonathan Corley about his interest in film, and the current project the band is working on with Kevin Devine, Bad Books, and the undeniable reality of it all.

Whether fans traveled to Blossom to listen to the superb musicianship of John Mayer or simply wanted a live viewing of his passionate facial expressions, they were not disappointed. Pompous though he may be, John Mayer certainly knows how to put on a show.

With enough flashing lights to send a person into a seizure or at least blind them, Dragonette and Dan Black killed it at The Grog Shop.

Matt Skiba's first full-length solo album sets a dark mood and allows fans a look at the rawest form of his art.

Nightmare, Avenged Sevenfold's darkest and most refined album to date, pays a clear tribute to the tragedy that preceded its recording.

On their fourth full-length, Portland trio Menomena has a twinkle in its eye, as if to say, “I bet you weren’t expecting that.” And with song titles like “Dirty Cartoons, “Lunchmeat” and “Oh Pretty Boy, You’re Such a Big Boy,” clearly these boys have fun exploring what is eerie and playful.

ACRN met with bassist Josh Newton at Warped Tour to discuss touring, the band's upcoming "Shit Happens" sequel DVD, what not to order at P.F. Chang's, and did a bit of myth-busting about a band's perception of its Warped Tour crowd.

Vans Warped Tour, whether it's a yearly ritual, just something to do or something one plans for all year, is sure to provide a different experience for each person in attendance.

Jeremiah Edmond, previously of Manchester Orchestra, is one of the main contributors to the business and growth of new label Favorite Gentlemen. ACRN spoke with Edmond about the ins and outs of the label from the past to the future and all the rewarding work that's to be done in the meantime.

Black Veil Brides vocalist Andy Six wants his band to be the biggest in the world and wants to experience it all with a fanbase that has become a family to him.

BoMa, Columbus's Premiere Event Venue, hosted a night full of electronic beats and bizarre aesthetics with acts like DJ Haze, Dirty Disco Kidz and the Party Rock Crew.

It’s the scene of rusting away and nostalgia that American Slang’s sound evokes: a sound both expected and unexpected from the New Jersey band that worked with producer Ted Hutt on Slang and whose previous album paid a more punk-marinated ode to the past.

"White Crosses" is a decent release carried by its lyrics but without many surprises.

On June 13, The New Pornographers treated a dedicated audience to a 22-song set full of oldies, newbies and overall goodies.

As the night crawled forward, BoMA displayed a spotlight that accented the top front of the former church's architectural majesty. The BoMA logo magnated a crowd of girls in minis to glowstick ravers. What exactly was it signaling? The return of Italian electro house DJ maven Benny Benassi, of course.

The state of Vermont has never been known for its contributions to the musical fabric of the United States. This is where Grace Potter comes in.

In case you missed them, check out a quick recap of ACRN's blog posts from June 1 to June 7.

A perennial assortment of veterans will accompany newcomers and out-of-town acts who sojourn to Athens in celebration of ACRN’s annual end-of-the-year festival, Lobsterfest.

Say Goodnight and The Vice Versas will bring their high-energy punk and folk rock to the Smiling Skull for both an album release and a farewell.

Pop-rock quartet Mind Fish dishes on their new album, the recording process and their hopes for what's to come in the future.