Month: September 2015
The rap gods have blessed us more than usual in 2015, especially in the cases of Drake and Future who have both dropped albums and mixtapes this year. When the duo announced a joint project, the internet went into a frenzy.
Without a doubt, Revention Music Center was one of the hottest places to be this Friday night in downtown Houston. A line of fans wrapped around the building, which made the hype for Zedd’s show was beyond impressive. Sporting everything from pink eyebrows, LED tennis shoes and furry costumes, EDM fans brought not only their […]
On Tuesday, Nick Jonas rolled into Houston, Texas. This tour featured an opener, Bebe Rexha, a sololist who specializes in pop and EDM styles of music. The large crowd responded greatly to her sound and she was an excellent start to the night. The fans were ecstatic as Nick Jonas himself took the stage right on […]
Now that summer is over and fall has begun, the atmosphere of music must change like the leaves on the trees. In light of this, artist tend to release tracks that mirror the feeling the seasons give. So, Willow Smith has decided that it’s time for the icy yet vibrant temperature of her new single […]
When you think of the Houston rap scene, artists like Bun B, Paul Wall and Slim Thug come to mind. However, it’s 2015 and modern hip-hop has changed the game completely; this is where Roosh Williams comes in. The 26-year-old Houston native released a full-length CD when he was just in 9th grade and never looked back.
This week’s raves are all about how Tori Kelly makes awful songs, Nico & Vinz went broke and A Great Big World enjoys holding each other. Don’t believe me? Well, let me explain.
Wildcat! Wildcat! is one of those bands that you see listed for things, winning awards, playing shows, opening for people, releasing music, but you never really listen to them. Sure, all the bands they’re playing shows with are similar to bands you like, but why bother. And yes, all of your favorite bands say they’re […]
Best known as the rhythm guitarist for The Strokes, Albert Hammond Jr. has released a new music video for his song “Caught By My Shadow,” the third single off his third solo album, Monetary Masters.
Arriving at Warehouse Live, my anticipation and excitement was at an all-time high. I didn’t know what to expect that night from the Chicago rapper. Thoughts filled my mind varying from “What songs will he play?” to “I wonder if he’s really 6’5?” and even “What am I going to eat after this?” As I […]
Top Dawg Entertainment members Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q and Ab-soul (also known as the Black Hippy when they all collaborate on a track) released “Vice City,” a melodic, hard-hitting track to introduce Jay Rock’s new album 90059. Listen to the song below!
In the age of the Internet, you don’t need a record label or a TV network to reach a loyal fanbase. These days “millennials” have YouTube, Soundcloud, and other various “user uploaded content” sites. With this freedom comes various hits and misses in the quality of the posted content. However, when things get good, they […]
The line for the venue hung around the corner filling the street with shaggy teenagers decked out in colorful gear and adults plainly dressed both contributing to a very diverse crowd. Remy Banks killed his set getting the crowd going. Before Earl came on the DJ was warming us up with some beats, “Alright” by […]
Sometimes I have more music than I know what to do with … and other times I’m lucky if I have more than one song in a playlist. That’s exactly what has happened the past few weeks … until now. Have no fear! I’m here to rave. Let’s get into it!
Following a recent update of his new album cover and title, SMYLE, SuperDuper Kyle has also released a music video for the song “Really? Yeah!,” including his SuperDuper crew (Brick, Max, Jesus and his girlfriend Jada, just to name a few). The single is a new but familiar one that he has often performed on the “King […]
Since the VMAs last Sunday, in one way or another, one artists’ name has been on everyone’s lips; Miley Cyrus. Having hosted the event and creating moments that people would surely be talking about till the next VMAs, could anyone have known that to top it all off she would “pull a Beyonce” and drop […]
Have you ever entered a concert, unsure if you would make it out alive by night’s end? Have you ever taken in a live show with the implicit awareness that the next anticipated song that drops may cause a riot so large it effectively ends your life? These were the tense and anxiety-filled thoughts swirling around […]
Led by the former rhythm guitarist of My Chemical Romance, frnkiero andthe cellabration is as angsty, gut-wrenching and anthemic as one would think after listening to Iero’s previous work in other projects including Pencey Prep and LeATHERMØUTH. The signature “New Jersey Self-Loathing,” as it has been described by the NJ native frontman is a […]
If you need a reason to smile, we’ve got just the news for you! Alameda, California locals, Finish Ticket, released new music! When Night Becomes Day EP was released September 4 via Atlantic Records. The group has been touring and writing a lot since they released their LP Tears You Apart in May 2014, so, […]
‘Beef’ in music has been a reoccurring theme this summer, with the Meek Mill and Drake controversy being one of the largest. There was even the beef between Taylor Swift and Nicki Minaj, but that was quickly squashed when Swift realized she was in the wrong. However, this past Sunday, the Miley Cyrus and Nicki Minaj […]
With a quick rise to the top in just a little over a year, Ashley Frangipane, better known by her stage name, Halsey, has kept her audience on their toes in anticipation of her first full-length album Badlands. In her short time in the spotlight, Halsey has opened up for The Kooks, Imagine Dragons and has even […]
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