As an unpaid passion project, I contributed a couple of reviews to Indie Band Guru and edited pieces by other contributors. My bylines include:
2016
Writing portfolio
In this review, I explored Crazy Eyes, Filter’s politically charged return to industrial rock roots. I unpacked the album’s themes — from mass violence and civil unrest to marriage equality and personal grief — while highlighting frontman Richard Patrick’s evolution in sound and perspective. The piece combines music analysis with cultural context to show how Crazy Eyes reflects the volatility of America in 2016.
I reviewed Feed Me Poison, a four-song EP from Philly-based nine-piece OhBree. Blending vaudeville theatrics, big-band energy, and existential dread, the music balances absurdity with emotional depth. This piece explores how the band’s playful soundscapes, reminiscent of They Might Be Giants and The Weird Al Show, cloak sharp reflections on mortality, disillusionment, and the human condition.
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