Review: Alkaline Trio – Crimson

Alkaline Trio - Crimson
Adam Grundy

Crimson had all the makings of a big rock record. It had great production (courtesy of Jerry Finn), larger than life art and imagery in the music videos and record packaging, a great narrative throughout the album, and improved songwriting from Alkaline Trio. So it comes as a bit of a surprise that this classic record didn’t get certified as gold by the RIAA. Crimson was the fifth studio album from Alkaline Trio, and would be the last time that the band would work with Jerry Finn before he passed away in 2008. The set would spawn three singles in “Time To Waste”, “Burn”, and “Mercy Me” and the album is still adored by many Alkaline Trio fans and even casual fans who got wind of the music through compilations and more. The album was recorded at Conway Studios in Los Angeles, California and even had an early album title of Church and Destroy. The band would continue to gain a loyal following of fans in key support tours with My Chemical Romance, Rise Against and others during the promotional period of Crimson. The LP still holds up to this day with its slick songwriting, big hooks, and a stellar vocal performance from Matt Skiba.

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Underlined Passages – “erydy” (Video Premiere)

Underlined Passages
Adam Grundy

Today I’m thrilled to bring everyone the latest single and music video from Baltimore’s Underlined Passages, called “erydy.” This hard-working band has shared stages with Explosions in the Sky, The Stills, and many more, and their unique brand of indie rock is truly captivating. Landfill Indie is their latest full-length record and it plays out like a late-90s/early 2000’s emo mixtape of sorts. When asked about the video for the new single, the band shared:

Our music video for ‘erydy,’ the fifth track from our new album Landfill Indie, was directed by Rick Barnwell. The video brings a sense of clarity and warmth to a song about finding meaning in a digitally disconnected world. ‘erydy’ highlights our signature blend of shoegazy guitars and nostalgic, Americana-tilted tones, offering a hopeful voice in a time when many feel lost in the digital noise. With Landfill Indie, we continue to carve out space for authentic connection with fans who are drawn to songs that feel real, not perfect. The video reminds us we’re not alone in this journey.

If you’re enjoying the new video, please consider supporting this talented band here.

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Dave Shapiro Passes Away

Jason Tate

Dave Shapiro, Sound Talent Group co-founder and former member of Count The Stars, has passed away in a plane crash:

The music agency Sound Talent Group said Thursday that three of its employees, including co-founder Dave Shapiro, died on the private plane that crashed into a San Diego neighborhood.

Shapiro is listed as the owner of the plane and has a pilot’s license, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Shapiro also owned a flight school called Velocity Aviation and a record label, Velocity Records, according to his LinkedIn page.