Early Songs and Rarities (Concord Records). Review by Michelle Wilson.

Evolution (Blue Note Records). Review by James Mann.

Turn It Up (Chicken Coup Records). Review by Carl F Gauze.

Bad Religion are still exciting after 30+ years of making music, as Jen Cray discovered at a recent Orlando date.

Lonerism (Modular Fontana). Review by Jason O’Neal Griggs.

The Dirty Heads were mongo pushin’ the crowds at the Stone Pony Summerstage as May Terry soaked in the sun and fun.

Four, count ‘em, FOUR great bands rock Orlando and nearly pogo us to death. Reel Big Fish and The Aquabats topped the lively bill that left Carl F Gauze dazed and dizzy.

LCD Soundsystem and Sleigh Bells turned Orlando’s Hard Rock Live into the hottest dance club in Central Florida – and did it all before 11pm on a school night! Jen Cray immersed herself in the party.

Genius + Soul = Jazz (Concord Records). Review by James Mann.

Where Did All My People Go (Long Nights, Impossible Odds). Review by Carl F Gauze.

Priceless Concrete Echoes (Citizen). Review by Matthew Moyer.

Jake Brown takes advantage of the 25th anniversary of Def Jam Records to present music fans with his appreciation of its co-founder, Rick Rubin.

Dust off the Captain’s log. After a big-screen hiatus, the Enterprise is back – and bold as ever. Steve Stav carefully navigates the spoiler minefield in his review of J.J. Abrams’ reverential re-boot of the Star Trek saga.

The Saint Alvia Cartel (Stomp). Review by Jen Cray.

Still Drinking (Dead City Records). Review by Carl F Gauze.

Langerado is no longer just for fans of jam bands. Now in its sixth year, the Florida festival has expanded into a four day event that scored R.E.M. and the Beastie Boys as headliners. Jen Cray spent some time in the Everglades swamplands to join in on the party.

Alone: The Home Recordings (Geffen). Review by Jen Cray.

League of the Living Dead (self-released). Review by Carl F Gauze.

Panic Prevention (Caroline). Review by Jen Cray.

The Fun Fun Fun Tour it’s called. How could you not want to check that one out? Esspecially when Ben Lee and Rooney are sharing the bill! Jen Cray was in on the fun!