Don't you remember you told me you loved me, baby? You said you'd be coming back this way again, maybe.
Superstar
Dogstar x The Backfires @ Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN on August 25th, 2026 — Dogstar rolled through Indianapolis on a truly perfect midwestern August night, playing the Egyptian Room as part of their “All In Now” tour, with The Backfires opening up the show. Dogstar has been in…
So it brings us back to this; Something's got to give. So are you listening? Or are you coming around again?
All Deliberate Speed by Mae
Mae x The Spill Canvas x Ace Enders @ Deluxe at Old National Centre, IN on October 26th, 2025 — On Sunday night in Indianapolis, we made it 2005 again through science or magic. George W. Bush was president, the coolest phone in America was a hot pink Motorola Razr, and the Chicago…
Share with me 'cause I need it right now, Let me see your insides or write me off 'cause I'd rather stop now. If you won't open up, you won't open up.
Nose and Kisses
The Used x Best Noodles in Town @ Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN on November 1st, 2025 — The Egyptian Room at Old National Centre always feels so intimate given its relatively small space. It was a chilly night to venture out for a concert, but it was so worth it to experience night one of The Used’s 25th anniversary…
I've been here so very long, and every word is calculated, never questioned or debated. All these practiced poses I could wreck it if I had to, but I'm the wreck so what would that do?
Masterpiece Theatre I
Marianas Trench x The Summer Set x Senses @ Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN on September 21st, 2025 — For American fans of the Canadian pop rock band Marianas Trench in the early 2000s, the idea of ever getting to see the band perform live seemed like a far-off dream. At least that was my…
The worst of the wildlife wears clothes and can pray...
A Poem
La Dispute x Gliterrer x tummyache @ Deluxe at Old National Centre, IN on September 20th, 2025 — After a three year absence, I returned to Deluxe at Old National Centre on a beautiful late-summer evening joining countless other devoted fans in the intimate basement venue. Even arriving…
Octoped, you've got six hands too many, and you can't keep them to yourself!
Get Your Hands Off Of My Woman (Motherfucker)
The Darkness @ Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN on September 16th, 2025 — Stepping into the light, The Darkness transformed Indianapolis into a glam rock wonderland during a raving Tuesday night show in September, proving why they’ve endured as one of Britain’s most…
Have you passed through this night?
Explosions in the Sky
Explosions in the Sky x Pat and the Pissers @ The Deluxe at Old National Centre, IN on April 1st, 2025 — ‘Power tripping off twenty minutes / The world’s so small when you’re the center of it.’ Indianapolis punk band Pat and the Pissers has gained local celebrity in the…
It comes in waves and I'm pulled below / It's not subjective, it's clinical // Drown myself in the undertow / Of all my imbalanced chemicals.
Full Circle
Movements @ Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN on March 24th, 2025 — This Monday, nestled somewhere between the Great Pyramids and the Sphinx in The Egyptian Room, post-hardcore legends Movements delivered an ultratight set of pop-punk bliss on the final…
I cut you in, don't let it go to your head; I cut you in, part-time friend.
Cut You In
Jerry Cantrell @ Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN on February 19th, 2025 — What an incredible night of guitar-dazzled rock in an historic concert venue known for its ornate, Egyptian-inspired decor and intimate atmosphere, holding…
Ritual sacrifice at the altar of the altar of the fucking dollar; the machine needs blood, the show must go on.
The Altar/Mary
Silverstein @ Old National Centre, Indianapolis, IN on February 10th, 2025 — We saw a moderately large crowd converge on the Egyptian Room in preparation for the fully booked line-up of post-hardcore performances. Starting the night out were 2 openers, Arm’s Length and Split…