On June 8th, Union Hall in Park Slope, Brooklyn, will be hosting a one of a kind pride after-party featuring queer country musicians from across the US. The artists featured are: Ryan Cassata, Paisley Fields, Mercy Bell, Karen & The Sorrows, and Goldenchild. Doors open up at 7PM and the show will finish up around midnight. Tickets are just $10 and must be purchased in … Continue reading Celebrate Brooklyn Pride at this Awesome After Party!
There’s a genre that is loved by so many, yet it’s still very underground. It’s called folk punk. It’s also called anti-folk by many. The genre has gained a cult following through acts like Paul Baribeau, Mischief Brew, Dead Blonde Girlfriend, Cranford Nix and AJJ. Now there’s a new folk punk star on the rise. Their name is Brian Huntress and they are currently on … Continue reading Introducing Brian Huntress to Folk Punk Fans (On Tour Now)
The song “Stateline Hills” is described by the songwriters as “a classic gambling song.” Grain Thief released “Stateline Hills” last year on a record titled “Stardust Lodge.” The song is a lonesome sounding country banger about gambling, alcoholism, and partying too heavily. The song is hard hitting. It’s about losing too much money, and losing your soul to complete darkness. The sound of the singers … Continue reading Grain Thief’s “Stateline Hills” is a Truly Unforgettable Song
As you should know, February is Black History Month. We wanted to shine some light on this incredible hip hop song by Tor1n featuring Matt Swagnew and B.Anderson. It was brought to Rock the Pigeon’s attention to spread awareness during Black History Month. The conscious hip hop song is titled “BLACK” and speaks about important issues that are still heavily and negatively affecting the black … Continue reading Tor1n, Matt Swagnew and B.Anderson Release “Black” for Black History Month [Music Video]
Radar State is the pop-punk supergroup featuring The Get Up Kids’ Matt Pryor and Jim Suptic, The Anniversary’s Josh Berwanger and The Architects’/The Gadjits’ Adam Phillips. Radar State released their debut record “Strays” on January 11, 2019 via Wiretap Records. Radar State cleverly combines elements of pop-punk, emo rock, rock n’ roll, and indie rock to create a sound that sounds fresh with subtle elements … Continue reading Radar State Release Debut LP “Strays” & New Music Video on Wiretap Records
The Strumbella’s have released their new song and music video titled “Salvation.” “Salvation” feels epic from the songs start with instrumentation that builds gradually into something that feels so good, sending sparks of electricity through the listeners body. The vocal melody easily gets stuck in your head from the first note and even features backing vocals that amplify the songs already anthemic vibe. “Salvation” is … Continue reading The Strumbella’s New Song & Video are Musically Magical
I’m over ten years into my transition from female to male and I still don’t pass. I have been very androgynous my entire life and due to that I’ve had the experience of being incorrectly gendered as far back as I can remember. People have always been confused about my gender based on my appearance so the pronouns that people choose for me are always … Continue reading Navigating Pronouns & Androgyny
A poem about postseason baseball from a diehard Boston Red Sox fan. Continue reading October Baseball by Ryan Cassata [Poem]
Young Rising Sons are out with two new catchy singles titled “Scatterbrain” and “SAD (Clap Your Hands).” Both songs have a unique vibe and fit well as Side A and Side B on a 45. After hearing both songs back to back you will feel amped up and ready for more great music from Young Rising Sons. “SAD (Clap Your Hands)” is a catchy indie-rock … Continue reading Young Rising Sons Release Two Catchy Anthems “Sad” and “Scatterbrain” as Spotify Listeners Soar
“You are going to travel all over the world spreading awareness about the LGBTQ community and people are going to fall in love with your music and your words. Those lyrics will help carry people…and remind them to never give up.” Continue reading Ryan Cassata Reads Letter to His Younger Self to Inspire Others to Never Give Up (RTP Is Open To Submissions!)
