Author: Sunita Dharani
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At South by South West, the whole day is filled with day parties and panels with night time hosting the showcases. By 2 AM, showcases are finished up and attendees go home to rest up for the next day. While many go to re-up, others head over to after parties after a long day of […]
The Fader Fort showcase comes from the collaboration between Converse and Fader magazine. Throughout the years, they have had artists from all genres grace the same stage. Last year’s performers included Schoolboy Q, Future, Disclosure, Sky Ferreira, Solange, and plenty more with surprise guests being Usher, Diddy and Pharrell Williams. The first three days of the […]
Before spring break, I posted a Throw Back Thursday article about last year’s mtvU Woodie Awards. Read it here. This year’s Woodie awards were unpredictable and displayed the talents of rising musicians that had the world buzzing about them. The line for the show was wrapped around the block an hour before the doors opened […]
On the Thursday of South by South West, Austin Music Hall was the home of the Jambalaya Official Showcase, which featured a mix of EDM and Hip Hop musicians. With doors opening at 7 PM, there was already a line of about 200 people, two hours prior. For this show, badge holders and wristband holders […]
For the week of South by South West, Jimmy Kimmel brought his show down from California to the Long Center in Austin, Texas. The set up of the stage reflected the highlights of the city, with Kimmel’s desk stating Austin as “The Music Capital of the World.” Guests for the week included Seth Rogen, Snoop […]
With SXSW being just around the corner, I thought I would share some pictures from last year’s mtvU Woodie Awards. The all day event consisted of up and coming artists, free Doritos and Reese’s, and a memorable time! Last year’s performers included Trinidad James, Twenty One Piliots, Travis Scott, Timeflies, with Macklemore and Ryan Lewis closing […]
This past Friday, the line-up for Frontier Fiesta 2014 was released. Headliners include A Great Big World, Love and Theft, and hip-hop superstar, B.o.B! In October 2010, B.o.B headlined local radio station 95.7’s Boo Bomb at the House of Blues. The venue was packed and there were opening performances from Far East Movement and Baby […]
Last month, John Legend announced his “All of Me” tour, which will feature a stop in Houston, Texas. This tour is unlike any other because Legend has chosen venues that will be intimate with his audience and embrace the acoustic performances of his new album. The “unplugged” tour will set place the University of Houston’s […]
With all the success that Beyonce and Jay Z’s “Drunk in Love” has, other artists couldn’t help but release their own versions. Kanye West is featured on the official remix of the single and raps about his wife, Kim Kardashian, over a slightly changed beat. Instead of “surfboard,” Kanye speaks of that “cowgirl.” Beyonce released […]
Earlier this week, Coog Radio gave away tickets to see Nickelodeon’s Big Time Rush at the Bayou Music Center and they went fast! I attended the show this past Saturday evening, and my concert experience was much different than usual. This was my second time seeing BTR live in concert, first being at the […]
I remember the day Munfarid Zaidi first walked into the choir room during the middle of the school year. He was quiet but he had to be full of talent if he was in the Varsity Mixed Choir class on his first day of attending Clements High School. Just for those who did not attend […]
One Republic is bringing their “Native Summer Tour” to Houston on Friday, August 22nd at the Cynthia Woodlands Mitchell Pavilion. The group received great success this year with their hit song “Counting Stars” which peaked number two on the Billboard Hot 100. Live Nation and Facebook pre-sale begin on Thursday, February 13th and tickets go […]
[soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/132055798″ params=”color=cc4437&auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_artwork=true” width=”100%” height=”166″ iframe=”true” /] Mila J aka Japallonia aka Jhene Aiko’s older sister recently released her new single “Smoke, Drink, Break Up.” I heard it on the radio the other day and loved the vibe of the song. Japallonia sings about how the only way she can deal with her significant other […]
The line- up for this year’s JMBLYA Festival was announced this past week with headliners from both genres of Hip Hop and EDM, including Chance the Rapper, Baauer, and RL Grime. Other acts include, A$AP Ferg, Purity Ring, Griz, Cashmere Cat, DJ Drama, The Underachievers, and Denzel Curry. Unlike other festivals, the bill is […]
The Grammy Awards show is known as “Music’s Biggest Night” and took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles this past weekend. Fans wait at the edges of their couches eager to see their favorite songs and musicians take home the golden record players. Aside from the awards, the Grammy’s always plan rare performances from […]
