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Austin is a city known for its music scene so it’s not surprising that talent brews on the streets and big names have started out there. Spoon is a rock band from ATX that formed in 1993 and has seen much success over the years. Lead singer and guitarist Britt Daniel and drummer Jim Eno […]
The Canadian jazz outfit BADBADNOTGOOD compromises of four college graduates who bonded over hip-hop and rap while studying and performing in the jazz program at Humber College. They released music in 2011 through Bandcamp with covers to their favorite hip-hop tracks, but it was their work on Youtube with Tyler, the Creator that put the spotlight […]
If you’re looking for an extremely diverse musician, look no further than Alex Giannascoli, an artist who simply cannot be defined into just one genre. More commonly known as (Sandy) Alex G, the multi-instrumentalist dubbed “Internet’s secret best songwriter” by Fader began his musical career writing and recording music from his own home in Pennsylvania […]
The Growlers make you feel like you wandered into an ambient beach party bursting with psychedelic colors and surf rock. They’re a quintet band unlike many others and they are epitomized by Beach Goth. The band formed in 2006 with a couple of friends who were simply into music and as the story goes: one […]
Timothy Russell, also known by his stage name Guilla, pays homage to the diversity of Houston. Guilla’s influences range anywhere from Björk to System of a Down which is easily seen in the variety of his music and it’s uniqueness. Coming from a mother who was an opera singer from England and a father who […]
Lady Gaga raised the roof (literally) on Sunday night when she performed for the millions watching Super Bowl 51.
Every year there’s a multitude of films that come out from Hollywood. Big or small, acclaimed or criticized, the films that are released have the potential to make a sizable impact on pop culture. But with such a large amount of films coming out, most audiences do not have the time to see all of […]
Looking to go out of your comfort zone this weekend at SOS Fest? Try out Kero Kero Bonito, an electronic pop music group composed of eclectic vocalist Sarah Midori Perry and producers Jamie Bulled and Gus Lobban. Kero Kero Bonito, a name created after the Japanese onomatopoeic words for frog croaks and a type of […]
Three years since her last album ARTPOP, Lady Gaga has finally returned to the pop music sphere with a 14-track album filled with stripped vocals, mixed genres and amazing collaborations featuring Beck and Florence Welch.
In honor of Halloween coming up, it seems only fitting to rank the best films that the horror genre has to offer. While some of today’s horror films are just blatant cash grabs and remakes, the ones on this list induced fear in original and innovative ways. These are the top 5 horror films terrified audiences […]
If you’re looking to rock out to some psychedelic pop/rock at ACL, Wild Belle is your answer. Wild Belle is composed of Elliot and Natalie Berman, a brother/sister duo who were born and raised in Chicago. They experiment with different guitar riffs and vocal rhythms that create their unique sound. They’ve released two albums, one […]
This weekend offers new releases that focus on an adaptation of a psychological thriller novel and a period drama on slavery. But which releases are worth spending your money on?
Zach Galifianakis has had an explosive career since “The Hangover.” After the first film in the trilogy was released, Galifianakis started popping up in numerous movies. After taking a break from film and starring in a television series on FX, Galifianakis is back in a comedy film that has been delayed for over a year […]
While September is usually a lukewarm month for releases, however, this weekend offers a few new major films hitting theaters.
After three years of taking time off from the pop music scene and focusing on acting, Lady Gaga is back with her highly anticipated new single “Perfect Illusion.”
After 4 years, 1 month, and 10 days of waiting, Frank Ocean has finally released his newest album, Blond. A couple listens in, I decided to take a shot at doing a track-by-track review of the long awaited album.
Everything is put out on the dance floor, as southern California’s alternative-indie rockers, Young the Giant, release their newest album, Home of the Strange (2016). An album with a glossy and ethereal sound that stimulates the ear with infectious melodies and innovative production elements.
After his last album GO:OD AM, it was pretty impossible to guess where Mac Miller would take his talents next. With albums and mixtapes such as Watching Movies with the Sound Off, Faces, K.I.D.S., and many others, it’s pretty hard to top such an extensive discography. However, four days ago when Mac Miller sent out […]
It’s that time of the year again! 2016 VMA Nominations are here…..
As if Zayn’s “PILLOWTALK” could get any better than it already is, Tyler the Creator gives the song some funky touches of his own in a remix posted this past Tuesday.
