“In the Music” - Mick Blankenship
Every once in a while someone steps on stage and you just know — this person is going to be big. That’s exactly what happened night after night on the 2025 Unplugged Tour, when Mick Blankenship hit the stage before Theory of a Deadman and Ayron Jones... and ended up stealing more than a few hearts (and possibly the whole show).
“A Nightjar Calls” by Sons of Martha: Review
London-based Sons of Martha may be a relatively new name in the indie music scene, but their sound carries the weight of experience and deep-rooted camaraderie. Formed in 2023 by Josh Beach (vocals), the band is a tight-knit collective of longtime friends and seasoned musicians, including Tim Buckland (guitar), Steven Spencer (drums), Stephen Morgan (bass), and King Otto (piano/keys). Together, they craft melodic, introspective, and timeless music, blending the rich storytelling of REM, The Smiths, and The Go-Betweens, with hints of Lemonheads and Leonard Cohen sprinkled in.