Styx Announces 2022-2023 North American Tour Dates

Tickets: styxworld.com

  • 12/1 – Tulsa, OK – River Spirit Casino Resort
  • 12/2 – Jonesboro, AR – First National Bank Arena
  • 12/3 – Cincinnati, OH – Hard Rock Cafe
  • 1/6 – Corbin, KY – The Corbin Arena
  • 1/7 – Cherokee, NC – Harrah’s Cherokee Casino Resort
  • 1/8 – Greensboro, NC – Steven Tanger Center for the Performing Arts
  • 1/18 – Orlando, FL – Walt Disney Theatre at Dr. Phillips Center for Performing Arts
  • 1/19 – Fort Myers, FL – Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall at FSW
  • 1/20 – Key West, FL – RokIsland Fest
  • 1/22 – Melbourne, FL – The Maxwell C. King Center
  • 1/27 – Las Vegas, NV – The Venetian
  • 1/28 – Las Vegas, NV – The Venetian
  • 2/1 – Las Vegas, NV – The Venetian
  • 2/3 – Las Vegas, NV – The Venetian
  • 2/4 – Las Vegas, NV – The Venetian
  • 2/18 – Rancho Mirage, CA – Agua Caliente Casino Resort & Spa
  • 2/23 – Loveland, CO – Budweiser Events Center
  • 2/24 – Beaver Creek, CO – Vilar Performing Arts Center (VPAC)
  • 2/25 – Colorado Springs, CO – Pikes Peak Center
  • 2/26 – Denver, CO – Paramount Theatre
  • 3/16 – Peoria, IL – Peoria Civic Center
  • 3/17 – Wisconsin Dells, WI – Crystal Grand Music Theatre
  • 3/18 – Rochester, MN – Mayo Civic Center
  • 4/13 – Grand Prairie, TX – Texas Trust CU Theatre
  • 4/17 – Clearwater, FL – Ruth Eckerd Hall
  • 4/18 – St. Augustine, FL – St. Augustine Amphitheatre Backyard Stage
  • 4/21 – Columbia, SC – Township Auditorium
  • 4/22 – Valdosta, GA – All-Star Amphitheater | Wild Adventures Theme Park

Aesthetic Perfection Share North American 2022 Dates

Aesthetic Perfection is touring North America, with support from Josie Pace and GENCAB!!!! I may have to make the drive to Atlanta for this one, seeing as I’ve been a fan for…well, more years than I care to remember.

  • 10/11 – Baltimore, MD – Soundstage
  • 10/12 – New York, NY – Le Poisson Rouge
  • 10/13 – Boston, MA – Brighton Music Hall
  • 10/14 – Montreal, QC – Bar le “Ritz”
  • 10/15 – Toronto, ON – Garrison
  • 10/17 – Buffalo, NY – Rec Room
  • 10/18 – Pittsburgh, PA – Crafthouse
  • 10/19 – Cleveland, OH – HOB, Cambridge Room
  • 10/20 – Columbus, OH – Summit Music Hall
  • 10/21 – Hamtramck, MI – Small’s
  • 10/22 – Indianapolis, IN – Black Circle Brewing
  • 10/23 – Chicago, IL – Bottom Lounge
  • 10/25 – St. Paul, MN – Amsterdam Bar & Hall
  • 10/26 – Kansas City, MO – VIVO
  • 10/27 – Omaha, NE – Reverb Lounge
  • 10/28 – Denver, CO – Marquis Theater
  • 10/29 – Salt Lake City, UT – Loading Dock
  • 10/30 – Boise, ID – The Shredder
  • 10/31 – Seattle, WA – Madame Lou’s @ The Crocodile
  • 11/1 – Vancouver, BC – The Red Room
  • 11/2 – Portland, OR – Dante’s
  • 11/4 – San Francisco, CA – DNA Lounge
  • 11/5 – Los Angeles, CA – EchoPlex
  • 11/6 – San Diego, CA – Casbah
  • 11/7 – Phoenix, AZ – The Rebel Lounge
  • 11/8 – Albuquerque, NM – Launchpad
  • 11/9 – El Paso, TX – Rockhouse
  • 11/11 – Dallas, TX – Trees
  • 11/12 – Austin, TX – Elysium
  • 11/13 – Houston, TX – Scout Bar
  • 11/15 – New Orleans, LA – HOB, The Parish
  • 11/16 – Atlanta, GA – Purgatory @ The Masquerade
  • 11/17 – Tampa, FL – The Orpheum
  • 11/18 – West Palm Beach, FL – Respectables
  • 11/19 – Orlando, FL – The Abbey
  • 11/21 – Chapel Hill, NC – Local 506
  • 11/22 – Richmond, VA – Fallout
  • 11/23 – Atlantic City, NJ – Anchor Rock Club
  • 11/25 – Newark, NJ – QXT’s

Playlist Challenge, Day 827

Optic Oppression — “Big Boys Don’t Cry”

https://youtu.be/gafPpMqUSKM

Playlist Challenge, Day 825

Rammstein — “Du Riechst So Gut”

Optic Oppression Share First Track From Upcoming Album (via Side-Line)

Optic Oppression, the electro-industrial-synth rock band I’ve been raving about since July, is releasing their first full-length LP on November 29th. The album, entitled Halfway to Hell, is available for pre-save on Spotify. (If you choose to do this, you will receive the digital rewards package, which includes behind-the-scenes videos and high resolution artwork.)

This morning, Side-Line offered readers the premiere of the first single from Halfway to Hell, a song called “Revolution.” Check it out here.

For more Optic Oppression goodness, visit the band’s official site, Facebook, Instagram, or YouTube.

Playlist Challenge, Day 758

Optic Oppression — “Never Look Into Their Eyes”

https://youtu.be/LknjkTJc8d0

Bands You Should Know: Optic Oppression

I went to see Sköld in Atlanta last Sunday. Their opening acts were Optic Oppression and Echo Black. Both bands deserve to be gushed over, but this post is for Optic Oppression.

I didn’t have the chance to check out Optic Oppression prior to the show (because I fail at life). However, one song into their set, I was already sold. The band was highly energetic and as interactive as possible. Front man Kendall Cage was an absolutely mesmerizing performer. My mom was with me and as far as she was concerned, Kendall stole the show. I had the chance to speak to all three of the members throughout the night and they were very gracious, which is always a plus.

Pairing mostly clean vocals with a mix of electronic rock, synth rock, and industrial rock/metal, Optic Oppression has a sound reminiscent of Godhead, Orgy, and the earlier incarnations of Finger Eleven and Marilyn Manson. There is also a hint of Deftones and Crosses in some cases, the music having that moody, dark, slightly surreal vibe that I adore.

I am still familiarizing myself with Optic Oppression, but I can say with certainty that they are one of my new favorite bands. My fingers are crossed that they will play relatively close by again. If you ever find them listed on a bill, get your ass to that show! Don’t be like me, though: go ahead and listen to them right now.

Below, I am sharing three of the tracks that have stood out to me (so far). Be sure to head over to their official site, where you can score a free download of their Find a Way EP, and like/follow them on Facebook, Instagram, Apple Music, etc.

“Sparks 3.33”

https://youtu.be/aIfJo2OZWVo

“Big Boys Don’t Cry”

https://youtu.be/gafPpMqUSKM

“Broken Doll”

https://youtu.be/IKn1zyi50PQ