Off-Topic: My Favorite Spooky Small Businesses

April 2, 2022 — Leave a comment

I know 99% of my posts are about music and I randomly throw out a few things about books or movies, but I really wanted to give a shout-out to some small (online) businesses that are killing it. And it’s not entirely out of my wheelhouse — all of these shops, save one, sell items that are horror- or Halloween-themed.

Not Your Average Babe

I stumbled across this shop on Instagram and fell in love with basically everything I saw. Unique clothing at an affordable price (if you don’t get too carried away), NYAB sells must-haves for any fall/horror/Halloween lover.

Here are just a few items I’ve ordered.

This shirt is part of their camp set and comes with shorts.
This Ghostface sweatshirt is available as part of a set as well.
Sam jogger set 🎃

Twisted Allure

Another Instagram find. Twisted Allure often collaborates with NYAB and contributes various bath and body items to NYAB’s monthly boxes. Every single thing I’ve ordered from Twisted Allure has been spookily themed and positively delightful – and doesn’t irritate my super sensitive skin! Their Easter line just dropped, so treat yourself!

Twisted Allure goodies

Honey Butter Bath Co.

When my best friend moved away last year, I was depressed and decided to treat myself with some bath bombs and body butters. I found a fall/Halloween line from a shop on Etsy and ordered two of the body butters. Best choice I’ve ever made. I have since returned for multiple items, including one of her soaps (lemon and blueberry), and I ordered part of my mom’s Christmas from Honey Butter. I’m only going to link her Etsy shop because I think the IG profile is actually personal.

“Better Not Pout” is one of my favorites. It’s orange and cloves.

Vera’s Eye Candy

I found this site because of someone I follow on Instagram. This one is a little more pricey, but the clothing is very unique and includes band shirts/tanks/dresses along with the horror and Halloween themed items. The shop owner is nice and handles any issues swiftly. I highly recommend checking them out.

Scream, Billy Loomis tank
Coraline tank
Halloween Queen tank
Kewpie Art the Clown ringer tee

Wicked Ghost Co.

I love, love, love this page! The selection isn’t huge, but the designs are wonderful – and a handful of shirts are being brought back soon, so I’ll be ordering some stuff when that happens.

“You’re Cute When You Scream”

Deftones + Gojira: Spring 2022

April 2, 2022 — Leave a comment

For those who have been waiting for this Deftones tour in the US, it’s finally happening! The band has 28 dates scheduled alongside Gojira and Vowws. Tickets are available at deftones.com or gojira-music.com.

  • 4/14 – Portland, OR – Theatre of the Clouds @ Moda Center
  • 4/16 – Seattle, WA – WaMu Theater
  • 4/18 – San Francisco, CA – Bill Graham Civic Auditorium
  • 4/20 – Los Angeles, CA – Greek Theatre
  • 4/22 – Las Vegas, NV – The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
  • 4/23 – Phoenix, AZ – Arizona Federal Theatre
  • 4/25 – Denver, CO – Pepsi Center
  • 4/28 – Albuquerque, NM – Isleta Amphitheater
  • 4/30 – Houston, TX – White Oak Music Hall
  • 5/2 – Irving, TX – Irving Music Factory
  • 5/3 – San Antonio, TX – AT&T Center
  • 5/6 – Atlanta, GA – Cadence Bank Amphitheatre @ Chastain Park
  • 5/7 – Nashville, TN – Municipal Auditorium
  • 5/8 – Cincinnati, OH – The Andrew J. Brady Music Center
  • 5/10 – Indianapolis, IN – TCU Amphitheater @ White River State Park
  • 5/11 – Pittsburgh, PA – Petersen Events Center
  • 5/13 – Boston, MA – Agganis Arena
  • 5/14 – Asbury Park, NJ – Stone Pony Summer Stage
  • 5/15 – New York, NY – The Rooftop @ Pier 17
  • 5/17 – Washington, DC – The Anthem
  • 5/18 – Philadelphia, PA – The Met
  • 5/19 – Uncasville, CT – Mohegan Sun Arena
  • 5/21 – Laval, QC – Place Bell
  • 5/22 – Toronto, ON – RBC Echo Beach
  • 5/24 – Sterling Heights, MI – Michigan Lottery Amphitheatre @ Freedom Hill
  • 5/26 – Milwaukee, WI – The Rave-Eagles Club
  • 5/27 – Chicago, IL – Huntington Bank Pavilion @ Northerly Island
  • 5/28 – Minneapolis, MN – The Armory

The Veer Union: The Rock Shop Records Spring Tour 2022 (Updated!)

April 1, 2022 — Leave a comment

The Veer Union hasn’t toured in three long years, but they are back now and bringing some friends! Tickets and VIP packages are available at theveerunion.com.

The four supporting acts are Late Night Savior, 2 Shadows, Heartsick, and Madzilla. They are playing in different combinations throughout, so I’ll mark that clearly.

  • 3/31 – Vancouver, BC – The Roxy (CANCELLED!)
  • 4/7 – Bellingham, WA – The Shakedown (w/2 Shadows & Guests)
  • 4/8 – Seattle, WA – Fun House @ El Corazon (w/2 Shadows & Guests)
  • 4/9 – Portland, OR – Mano Oculta (w/2 Shadows & Guests)
  • 4/11 – Sacramento, CA – Harlow’s (w/2 Shadows & Madzilla)
  • 4/12 – Fresno, CA – Full Circle Brewery (w/2 Shadows & Madzilla)
  • 4/13 – Los Angeles, CA – Los Globos (w/2 Shadows & Madzilla)
  • 4/14 – San Diego, CA – Brick By Brick (w/2 Shadows & Madzilla)
  • 4/15 – Scottsdale, AZ – Pub Rock Live (w/2 Shadows & Madzilla)
  • 4/16 – Tucson, AZ – House of Bards (w/2 Shadows & Madzilla)
  • 4/20 – San Angelo, TX – The Dead Horse (w/2 Shadows & Madzilla)
  • 4/21 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar (w/2 Shadows & Madzilla)
  • 4/22 – Laredo, TX – Wonder Lounge (w/2 Shadows & Madzilla)
  • 4/23 – San Antonio, TX – Vibes Underground (w/2 Shadows & Madzilla)
  • 4/24 – Austin, TX – Come and Take It Live (w/2 Shadows & Madzilla)
  • 4/25 – Oklahoma City, OK – 89th Street Collective (w/2 Shadows)
  • 4/26 – Springfield, MO – Outland Ballroom (w/2 Shadows)
  • 4/27 – Columbia, MO – Rose Music Hall (w/2 Shadows)
  • 4/28 – Lincoln, NE – 1867 Bar (w/2 Shadows)
  • 4/29 – Sioux City, IA – The Marquee (w/2 Shadows)
  • 4/30 – Des Moines, IA – Lefty’s Live Music (w/2 Shadows)
  • 5/2 – Chicago, IL – Reggies Music Joint (w/Late Night Savior & Heartsick)
  • 5/3 – Westland, MI – The Token Lounge (w/Late Night Savior & Heartsick)
  • 5/4 – Jeffersonville, IN – Maxwell’s House of Music (w/Late Night Savior & Heartsick)
  • 5/5 – Fort Wayne, IN – Piere’s (w/Late Night Savior & Heartsick)
  • 5/6 – Akron, OH – The Vortex (w/Late Night Savior & Heartsick)
  • 5/7 – New Kensington, PA – Preserving Underground (w/Late Night Savior & Heartsick)
  • 5/8 – Baldwinsville, NY – Average Joe’s (w/Late Night Savior & Heartsick)
  • 5/9 – Harrisburg, PA – HMAC @ Stage on Herr (w/Late Night Savior & Heartsick)
  • 5/11 – Teaneck, NJ – Debonaire Music Hall (w/Late Night Savior & Heartsick)
  • 5/12 – Providence, RI – Alchemy (w/Late Night Savior & Heartsick)
  • 5/13 – Frenchtown, NJ – Arties Bar & Grill (w/Late Night Savior & Heartsick)
  • 5/14 – Richmond, VA – Richmond Music Hall (w/Late Night Savior & Heartsick)
  • 5/15 – Washington DC – DC9 (w/Late Night Savior & Heartsick)
  • 5/16 – Virginia Beach, VA – Scandals Live (w/Late Night Savior & Heartsick)
  • 5/18 – Jacksonville, NC – Hooligans Music Hall (w/Late Night Savior & Heartsick)
  • 5/19 – Spartanburg, SC – Ground Zero (w/Late Night Savior & Heartsick)
  • 5/20 – Jonesboro, GA – Furnace 41 (w/Late Night Savior & Heartsick)
  • 5/21 – Birmingham, AL – Ghost Train Brewing Co. (w/Late Night Savior & Heartsick)
  • 5/24 – Dallas, TX – Trees (w/Late Night Savior & Heartsick)
  • 5/26 – Colorado Springs, CO – Sunshine Studios Live (w/Late Night Savior & Heartsick)
  • 5/27 – Denver, CO – The Roxy Theater (w/Late Night Savior & Heartsick)
  • 5/28 – Salt Lake City, UT – The Urban Lounge (w/Late Night Savior & Heartsick)
  • 5/29 – Las Vegas, NV – Rockstar Bar (w/Late Night Savior & Heartsick)

Davey Suicide: The Right to Remain Defiant Tour 2022

March 30, 2022 — Leave a comment

Davey Suicide, The Funeral Portrait, and Oh! The Horror will be trekking across the country for their 21 date The Right to Remain Defiant Tour. You can get tickets at daveysuicide.com.

  • 4/26 – Portland, OR – Dante’s
  • 4/27 – Seattle, WA – Funhouse
  • 4/29 – Salt Lake City, UT – Metro Music Hall
  • 4/30 – Denver, CO – The Roxy
  • 5/1 – Kansas City, MO – Vivo Event Center
  • 5/3 – Iowa City, IA – Gabe’s
  • 5/4 – Chicago, IL – WC Social Club
  • 5/5 – Westland, MI – Token Lounge
  • 5/6 – Akron, OH – The Empire
  • 5/7 – Rochester, NY – Montage Music Hall
  • 5/8 – Pittsburgh, PA – Preserving Underground
  • 5/9 – Baltimore, MD – Angel’s Rock Bar
  • 5/11 – Virginia Beach, VA – Scandals
  • 5/12 – High Point, NC – Ziggy’s
  • 5/13 – Jacksonville, NC – Hooligans
  • 5/14 – Spartanburg, SC – Ground Zero
  • 5/15 – Huntsville, AL – Sidetracks
  • 5/17 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
  • 5/18 – Dallas, TX – Amplified Live
  • 5/20 – Las Vegas, NV – Rockstar Bar
  • 5/21 – Hollywood, CA – Bar Sinister