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- Event Reviews
- February 21, 2017
AFI remind a sold-out Orlando crowd, and Jen Cray, that just because you’re emo doesn’t mean you can’t have fun.
Nothing
- Music Reviews
- May 17, 2016
Tired of Tomorrow (Relapse Records). Review by Jen Cray.
Silversun Pickups
- Event Reviews
- January 18, 2016
Silversun Pickups triumph at The Plaza Live in Orlando!
Smashing Pumpkins
- Music Reviews
- July 17, 2013
The Aeroplane Flies High (reissue) (Columbia Records). Review by Tim Wardyn.
Smashing Pumpkins
- Music Reviews
- August 15, 2012
Oceania (Martha’s Music/EMI). Review by Jen Cray.
A Perfect Circle
- Event Reviews
- August 3, 2011
A Perfect Circle sailed into Philly on a rare tour, to pummel Northeastern fans with their sound and to nosh on some cheesesteaks. Mike Hanan and Michelle Smith were close enough to smell the sauteed onions on Maynard Keenan’s breath.
The Pains of Being Pure at Heart
- Music Reviews
- May 6, 2011
Belong (Slumberland). Review by Scott Adams.

Sparks: No. 1 Songs In Heaven
- Print Reviews
- November 1, 2010
Lucky for us and Cherry Red Books, Dave Thompson is a HUGE Sparks fan. Matthew Moyer calls Sparks: No. 1 Songs in Heaven his strongest piece of writing yet.
Someone Still Loves You Boris Yeltsin
- Music Reviews
- October 27, 2010
Let It Sway (Polyvinyl Record Co.). Review by Jeff Schweers.
Silversun Pickups
- Event Reviews
- July 20, 2010
Jen Cray was absorbed in Silversun Pickups’ sonic swirl of gorgeous distortion and dreamy pop as the band opened its summertime tour at Orlando’s Hard Rock Live.
Monotonix
- Event Reviews
- March 1, 2010
Monotonix and Surfer Blood help Parafora Productions celebrate 3 years of amazing live music at Orlando’s BackBooth. Jen Cray is still reeling.
Kites
- Interviews
- August 1, 2008
With material co-credited to Paul McCartney, Jean-Philip Grobler‘s Kites has caught the attention of music industry luminaries. However, he’s intent to make music his way, in his own time, resulting in his current EP You and I in the Kaleidoscope. Three years to make an EP? Grobler talks about that misconception, and promises his next shot of arena rock won’t take so long, but warns it might include a full orchestra in St. Paul’s Cathedral. S D Green tries to harmonize with the former South African choirboy.
Kites
- Music Reviews
- July 24, 2008
You and I in the Kaleidoscope (Unsigned). Review by S D Green.
Hella
- Music Reviews
- August 31, 2007
There’s No 666 in Outer Space (Ipecac). Review by Aaron Shaul.

Smashing Pumpkins
- Music Reviews
- July 20, 2007
Zeitgeist (Martha’s Music/Reprise). Review by Jen Cray.
The Dear & Departed
- Music Reviews
- June 13, 2007
Something Quite Peculiar (Science). Review by Jen Cray.
Tiger Lou
- Music Reviews
- April 24, 2007
Until I’m There/Days Will Pass 7″ (It’s a Trap!). Review by Aaron Shaul.
Snow Patrol
- Event Reviews
- April 18, 2007
The Snow Patrol tour was as much about opening acts Ok Go and Silversun Pickups as it was about the Irish headliners. Jen Cray was among those lucky enough to score a ticket to the sold-out event.
Silversun Pickups
- Music Reviews
- April 9, 2007
Carnavas (Dangerbird). Review by Jen Cray.
Lovedrug
- Music Reviews
- March 6, 2007
Everything Starts Where It Ends (The Militia Group). Review by Jen Cray.

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