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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.
Fitz and the Tantrums is the self-titled third studio album from the indie pop group Fitz and the Tantrums. While the band ambitiously messes with its sound, the sound itself might not be for everyone – including past fans.
If you care to dance without judgement to music heavily incorporated and passionately played by accordions and violins, Gogol Bordello is a must see at FPSF. http://gty.im/494880353
Unlike the lull of Houston traffic this past Tuesday night, Vince Staples and Rocky Black turned the intimate setting of The Studio at Warehouse Live upside down.
If you’re looking to be temporarily transported musically to the streets of East LA this summer, look no further because Chicano Batman is going to be at Free Press Summer Fest.
Discovering new music is the most gratifying feeling ever. Even if the music I find is a year or two old, it is still refreshingly new to my ears and I’ll annoy my friends to no end playing their songs. Recently I’ve been listening to a lot more experimental and indie bands in my free […]
Last Thursday night Young Thug dropped Slime Season 3 giving the hip hop community yet another Thugger album. At 8 tracks, this is the shortest project that Thugger has given his fans, but luckily it is much easier to digest after the first few listens. http://gty.im/478838649
Since the release of The Life of Pablo less than two weeks ago, Yeezy season has been reawakened within the hip-hop community. Among the endless “Father Stretch My Hands” memes and Kanye tweets, a video directed by Steve McQueen for Kanye’s All Day has also resurfaced.
http://gty.im/491769058 Off her latest album, ANTI, Rihanna pairs up with Drake to create the hot and heavy music video for “Work.” If you’re a fan of Jamaican Dancehall-esque music (examples: “Hotline Bling” by Drake and “Sorry” by Justin Bieber), you will more than likely find Rihanna’s “Work” to be your new jam.
For hip-hop, rap, and r&b lovers everywhere, this week was an amazing week for music. From a new Rihanna and Drake song, to J. Cole’s album, to twitter beef, it felt like everyday there was something new to marvel at. Let’s recap, shall we?
The last two years has certainly been a journey for Anderson .Paak. From being an opener for Watsky’s All You Can Do Tour, releasing his first debut studio album “Venice,” to being a key feature on Dr. Dre’s “Compton,” it’s no surprise to see .Paak has outdone himself once again on his newly released project, “Malibu.”
