Month: February 2015
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It’s hard not to know who Incubus is, an American rock band with immense success and hit singles such as “Drive” and “Wish You Were Here.” They dominated the radio stations of the 90’s and 2000’s with sounds of record scratching, acoustic chords and dreamy croons. Now, almost four years after their last album release, […]
After hinting at a new album for the past few months, Passion Pit has officially announced their new album, “Kindred.” It will be released on April 21, according to Columbia Records. To add to this exciting news, the band has released TWO singles off the album “Lifted Up (1985)” and “Where the Sky Hangs.” “Lifted […]
Smallpools has announced their headlining tour in support of their new album Lovetap! due out March 24th, and who gets the honor of being the first date? HOUSTON!! Supporting the tour will be Grizfolk, Hunter Hunted and Vinyl Theatre! Smallpools will be playing at Fitzgerald’s on April 14th and they will be offering a limited […]
This year’s most psychedelic music festival in Texas will feature the Flaming Lips, 13th Floor Elevators (for a reunion performance!), and over 30 additional artists. Located on rustic Carson Creek Ranch, Austin Psych Fest was established in 2008 and has hosted superior, popular artists on the music scene in years prior. Examples include the Black […]
When one thinks of Switzerland what is the first thing to come to mind? Cheese? Chocolate? Expensive watches? Probably, but here is something else to think about. The Swiss 6-piece Len Sander. Len Sander’s debut LP Phantom Garden has grown up and matured with the band over the past decade and it is finally ready to […]
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to hang out with Ricky, Bubbles and Julian? Well February 26th is your chance! You can catch the gang at Cullen Performance Hall. You can find out what crazy schemes they are plotting. If you’re lucky, you can be Cory and Trevor’s replacement and help them with […]
I Love You Honeybear, the second full length release from Father John Misty, aka Josh Tillman drummer of folk band Fleet Foxes, was recently released on Subpop Records. Father John followed up his well received debut Fear Fun with an album that moves from the predecessors lighthearted tone to a more somber, guilt ridden feel. The […]
The theme this week is based on music that can pick up your mood, from invigorated Rap and RnB, to some pumped up Folk, and finishing up with smooth Contemporary Jazz – all of which are spiced with a bit of soul and sass. Small disclaimer though, I’m notorious for listening to out of date music, […]
There was way more than a new movie showcased to the world last night. 50 Shades of Grey also paved the way to new hits from Sia, Ellie Golding, AWOLNATION, The Weeknd, and more. The movie also called for remakes of songs such as “Crazy in Love” and “I Put a Spell on You”. There’s […]
Florence + the Machine released a new album teaser and a music video from their upcoming album, “How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful.” The new album isn’t expected to release until June 2, however, this taste of their new music has spiked interests of fans. “What Kind of Man” takes a punchier, guitar-driven approach and […]
After numerous Instagram teasers from the pop singer herself, the wait is over! Ariana Grande has been taking the music world by storm! Now she’s busy watching her world being taken over by the apocalypse in her new music video for “One Last Time”. Arianators (the name given to her fan base) are well aware […]
It’s finally here!! After a critically acclaimed sophomore album “Ceremonials” and almost four years without new music, Florence and the Machine announced their highly anticipated album “How Big, How Beautiful, How Blue,” which will be released on June 2 in the US. Today, the British indie rock-pop band debuted their first single (and accompanying music […]
It’s Valentine’s Day! You know, sometimes there are just too many negative feelings associated with being single and it tends to get worse around Valentine’s Day (Single Awareness Day, anyone?). When you’ve never been in a relationship, you get exhausted from being constantly reminded of it. How about when your parents get after you for […]
The reigning queen of pop, Taylor Swift, released her music video for her new single “Style” earlier today! The video shows a more sensual side of Taylor, which is definitely different from her amusing and clever “Blank Space” video and carefree “Shake It Off” video. She and her love interest (who is sadly not played […]
“I’m just more worried about myself, you know? I just gotta come home.” -Aubrey Graham On Thursday night, Toronto rapper Drake pulled what everyone is calling a “Beyoncé” and dropped a surprise 17-track mixtape/album to follow his short film “Jungle,” released earlier that day. It is a precursor to Drake’s fourth album Views From The 6, set […]
Down the endless life and time sucking portal known as YouTube, I came across an amazing singer known as Ally Rhodes. She is a cover artist who takes many songs, mostly rap, and transforms it into her own- which is exactly what I love the most about covers. After finding her YouTube, I couldn’t decide […]
Sometimes music doesn’t belong to a genre and it’s just good, that’s where the English group, Peace, falls. Peace is comprised of two brothers and two friends, who’ve been creating magic together since 2009. The group formed as something to pass the time and eventually grew to become the successful band they are now. The […]
I am throwing it back to the 90’s with this track. Nearly twenty-five years ago, Sonic Youth released their first major label single “Kool Thing.” The 1990 single features an amazing recurring guitar riff and some blunt anti-male oppression lyrics. It has always been speculated that the song was inspired by an awkward and disappointing LL Cool J interview conducted […]
Want to know what’s worse than being alone on Valentine’s Day? Survey says…being in a relationship you can’t stand or that you want out of. There’s no way I could describe a breakup or difficult situation better than the lyrics in the following songs. Whether you’re the heart breaker or the heartbroken, if you’re feeling […]
Joey Bada$$ stepped unto the scene with his debut mixtape, “1999,” most of which was recorded over old school beats from producers such MF Doom, DJ Premier, J Dilla and others (Something really fresh in young hip hop artists). So, in accordance with this tape and his follow up (“Summer Knights”), many would expect “B4.Da.$$” […]
