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 The rock scene was supposed to be a safe space, a refuge for those who felt different to feel a part of something bigger than themselves. And for many growing up, it was precisely that; a place where they were united with others who shared a similar passion: music. But for many young girls, women, and female-aligned people, that’s never been anything more than a façade.  

 With his sophomore album, Attempted Lover, set to come out later this month, gold-certified musician Sueco has released the LP’s third single, “Outta My Head,” along with an accompanying music video. Known for his genre-bending capabilities, Sueco delivers tenfold on his newest track. “Outta My Head” is infused with a stellar blending of 90s grunge into hyperpop infectiousness, and fueled by the feeling emos love most- angst. 

 Having released their fifth studio album, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, only six months ago, genre-bending rock band Waterparks is on the move again with new music. However, they’re not hinting at a new album. Added to streaming platforms at the end of the existing INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY tracklist, it appears that the Wednesday, October 11 release of “SNEAKING OUT OF HEAVEN” is instead a continuation of the LP’s concept/story. And that’s only the most obvious clue. 

 Here’s the thing about concerts in Maryland: It’s an almost guaranteed great time; the fans go wild, and their excitement is always palpable. Ask any artist who has ever played there on a tour, and they’ll say the crowd’s energy was amazing. So, imagine the pure exhilaration in the air when Maryland’s pioneers of progressive rock, Crack The Sky, kicked off their tour of select dates this past Friday, November 3, at Rams Head on Stage in Annapolis, MD. From the euphoric aura of the attendees to the spectacular performance by Crack The Sky, saying the show was a great time would be an absolute understatement.