We weren’t kidding when we said unapologetic. There’s something really nice in this day and age to begin discussions around what music means to us without fear of being reprimanded for having an opinion that is different from others. Whether it be for musical reasons or anything else. We all get a right to tell our story.
The only rule, be respectful.
Having an opinion is allowed for sure, but whats not acceptable is to spout hate, fear, dislike & negative judgements in an effort to influence others to see life the same way we do. Nighthawks is all about finding the good in every artist and the music they produce. Whether it be Pop, Metal, Electronic or Classical, everyone is creating and shaping music in their own image. So we figure it’s a base level of respect to acknowledge that everyone is doing their best.
Our mantra? Make sure that if the actual artists read their own review, they wouldn’t leave feeling shit house. It’s a simple concept, but something we believe is a defining aspect of what we do. So when we say ‘unapologetic’, what we’re referring to is that we have no need to make excuses for not bagging out artists in an effort to sound educated or worth reading.
Sharing our experiences about how music influences us has been the key to opening new doors to hearing different artists and music we may never have had the opportunity to before. Its nigh on impossible to be exposed to everything. So we hope that by reading these reviews, you might resonate with some aspect of our experiences and begin searching a little more because if its one thing that ties all of the reviewers together at Nighthawks, its that we all are actively engaged in searching for music that moves us.
Sharing great stories about music…what could be better than that.
Enjoy,
M x
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Audioslave
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Jack Johnson
March 28, 2014
Anyone who donates 100 percent of their touring profits to environmental nonprofits, has got their priorities straight.
The Cinematic Orchestra
October 26, 2012
Cinematic Orchestra. One of those bands named so perfectly, you really couldn't imagine them being called anything else.
Dire Straits
October 19, 2012
Live and direct from my mainstream 'EON FM' roots, Dire Straits and the weirdly odd looking yet talented as hell Mark Knopfler.
Elvis Costello
October 5, 2012
With or without The Attractions, recording 23 studio albums since 1977 most definitely gives him license to do whatever the fuck he wants to.
Yasiin Bey [fka Mos Def]
September 28, 2012
Mos Def (Yasiin Bey) is old school Hip Hop and has the unique ability to leave the bullshit ego and bling behind him.
David Bowie
September 20, 2012
The all conquering Ziggy Stardust and his ability to influence the forefront of popular culture, simply by being awesome.
Foo Fighters
September 7, 2012
Being placed fairly and squarely as a fucking no bullshit rock band, they seem to have more fun than the audience does.
Silverchair
August 31, 2012
One of most influential groups this country has ever produced with such honest music which you could literally see evolve from album to album.