About Reed Dahms

UW-SP graduate. Video production. Digital media. Graphic design. Sports. Music. Technology. Pop Culture. Film Buff.

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sensesfail

Review: Senses Fail – Renacer

The English translation of the word “renacer” is “to be reborn.” That said, Senses Fail couldn’t have chosen a more appropriate title for their fifth full-length album. Renacer is different in almost every way when compared to their previous work. Lyrically, this album is their most “happy” … it’s not an album full of songs about substance [...]

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passion pit

Passion Pit, Matt & Kim, and Icona Pop at The Orpheum

This had been a show I was excited for for some time. After seeing Passion Pit at Lollapalooza this past summer, I just knew I had to hit them up any time they came to Wisconsin. They could have had Nickelback and Creed as the two opening bands, and I still would have waited in [...]

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transit

Transit Detail New Album

  Woohoo! We have finally gotten some new information (PLUS A NEW TRACK) off the upcoming Transit album, Young New England, due out April 2. Tracklisting is below, and you can hear the new jam entitled “Nothing Lasts Forever” by clicking the image. 01) Nothing Lasts Forever 02) Second to Right 03) Young New England [...]

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hhhwhatever

Half Hearted Hero – Whatever

Well, here is my first album review of 2013. This one I was REALLY excited about, as they are arguably my favorite “up and coming” pop punk band right now. I absolutely loved their full length (Defining. Refining) and latest EP (Running Water), so this new release was high on my list of most anticipated [...]

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The Best of 2012

Better late than never, here is my Best of 2012 post. I don’t think this year was as good as last year in terms of GREAT albums, but it did offer a lot of fantastic stuff. Let’s take a look at my top 15: 15. TITLE FIGHT – FLORAL GREEN 3rd full length release by [...]

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ETIDChariot

Every Time I Die, The Chariot, and Kills and Thrills at The Loft

I was stoked beyond belief when I saw that Every Time I Die was coming to Madison. A little surprised this show was at the Loft, but super excited regardless. They have been arguably my favorite ‘heavy’ band for the past several years, and since I skipped their set at Warped Tour when I went, [...]

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