Stuff You Should Know: Travel Planning

I’ve been on a big travel kick this past year and it looks like it won’t stop anytime soon. Once I learned a few tricks about traveling solo on the cheap, I was set. Every trip becomes the best decision I’ve ever made, giving me new inspiration to pass on my “know how” travel tips [...]

InnerView: The Perennials

I first met Amanda and Pete after they completed a short set at Roots Cafe in Brooklyn right before the holidays. It was a quiet weekday evening, audience’s eyes glued to the couple performing a few feet in front of them, sipping their coffees and relaxing as the snow fell. I was blown away by [...]

Brooklyn Music Feature: In The Belly of the Whale

Sipping whiskey at South bar, Todd Bogin and his guys plop a seat at a booth, uneasy to start talking about the band they’ve birthed over the last year: Whale Belly. It’s been a string of good luck, community support, and hard honest work that has brought the four-piece together to make a name for [...]

New Summer Music Jams

Summer is here! Can ya dig it? The sun is out, Mr. Softee is everywhere, and road trips are starting up – a perfect time to throw on your headphones and kick back to new tunes.
I got the chance to meet some talented up and coming musicians recently that will give your summer a jammin’ [...]

Win FREE Swag From MacGruber!

Planet Verge is teaming up with Sneak Attack Media to give Saturday Night Live fans the chance to win fun prizes from their new feature comedy, MacGruber.

MacGruber is the film to lead you into those warm summer days we have awaiting us just around the corner. With a cast made up of heavy hitters Ryan [...]

You’ll be begging for Oh Mercy

Oh Mercy is fresh off their SXSW debut. The band recently received rave reviews from their stellar showcases at this year’s festival, and were the recipient of the Red Bull Music Award for 2009 as Breakout Artist. Their music mixes emotional melodies with sultry rhythm and pop friendly lyrics. Their debut album, Privileged Woes, will [...]

The Postelles Bring UK Charm to NYC

The Postelles were back in New York this week to woo audiences on their new tour with Portland rockers, Hockey. Having recently fallen in love with their 50s-era sound, I went to the Bowery Ballroom to check out their set.
Following a great opening by “southern ghettotech” band, The Constellations, The Postelles hit the stage and [...]

Spend A “White Night” with The Postelles

The Postelles are splashing on to the pop/rock scene in major ways. Fresh from finishing a February residency at the Bowery Electric, performing at Carnegie Hall’s The Who tribute concert with The Gaslight Anthem, and recording a rockin’ Buddy Holly cover for Playboy.com, The Postelles just released a new EP, White Night (out on Capitol/Astralwerks [...]

Concert Review: New Found Glory and Saves The Day 10th Anniversary Tour

I caught the 10th Anniversary Tour featuring pop punk legends  New Found Glory and emo punk stars  Saves The Day at Starland Ballroom in New Jersey.  It was a nostalgic night; I felt part of history in some weird way, and to be there surrounded by so many dedicated fans made it even more special.

Hellogoodbye [...]

My Dinosaur Life with Motion City Soundtrack

Motion City Soundtrack can do no wrong. This is fact. The Minneapolis based synth-pop rock band never ceases to amaze fans with hilarious commentary, entertaining stage moves, and rocktastic performances. So when I heard they would be coming back to New York with a new album, My Dinosaur Life,  and new string of shows, I [...]

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