The Front Bottoms surprise promoters and fans alike with their meteoric rise. Jen Cray jumps in on the action to catch them before they rise too high.

Nobunny brings the freak show back to Orlando, but doesn’t break any nudity laws, much to Jen Cray’s relief.

The Entertainers (Third Man Records). Review by Jen Cray.

Deafheaven bring together death metal and shoegaze and people lose their minds over it. Jen Cray had to see for herself.

You may not expect it from a 3 day punk rock festival over Halloween weekend, but THE FEST – as Jen Cray found out – feels like a gigantic hug!

Gang of Four comes through Orlando, sort of, and Jen Cray is underwhelmed.

Heartless Heathen (Third Man Records). Review by Jen Cray.

Grackle (Paper Cup). Review by Jen Cray.

Women’s Rights (Suicide Squeeze Records). Review by Jen Cray.

b’lieve i’m goin down (Matador). Review by Jen Cray.

Janet Jackson is pop music royalty and proved it in Orlando. Jen Cray can’t believe she witnessed it!

Dodge and Burn (Third Man Records). Review by Jen Cray.

Jessica Lee Wilkes beat the mid-week odds and pulled off a performance that showcased her rockabilly soul and sweetness for Jen Cray and other Orlando fans.

Dune Rats (Dine Alone Records). Review by Jen Cray.

Pale Honey (Instant Records). Review by Jen Cray.

Super Me (Kill Rock Stars). Review by Jen Cray.

Imaginary Life (Don Giovanni). Review by Jen Cray.

Gainesville, Florida’s annual punk rock makeover, THE FEST, returns for its 14th year.

Gainesville, Florida's annual punk rock makeover, THE FEST, returns for its 14th year.

Face to Face performs Big Choice live at The Social. You know Jen Cray was there!