Rock

Miley Cyrus Kissing Girls and Flaming Lips

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“I hope I could inspire you guys as much as The Flaming Lips have inspired me and encouraged me to always be myself and to make music because I love it.” That’s a quote from Miley to her fans at at Los Angeles’ Staples Center on the third American stop of her new tour on … Read more

Our Best of Bonnaroo Playlist

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Alright alright alright so you probably know by now that the Bonnaroo lineup will be releasing tonight. We’ve been talking it up for a while now, and while we hope it lives up to our expectations, Kanye could probably throw feces at us and ruin the whole festival like last time and we’d still jabber on about the magnificence that is our sweet ‘Roo. Look, we even have a nickname for the beaut. What can we say, we’re in love. (It’ll all crash and burn by Day 3 though, when our brains start melting and we find a new, more human lover. Maybe this guy. Hey, Bonnaroo love is blind. And  by Day 4, who even NEEDS EYES??)

In any case, Bonnaroo will be forever awesome in our book because come on, it has earned it. We decided to pass the remaining time until the lineup announcement by shutting up and letting the music speak for itself.  We compiled a collection of our favorite jams from Bonnaroos past, and it is pretty epic, if we may say so ourselves (we may). proudly present you with our first ever Anticipatory Bonnaroo Lineup Announcement Playlist. We’re working on the title. Enjoy.

The 5 Best Bonnaroo Moments Of All Time

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Tomorrow, Bonnaroo is scheduled to announce its 2014 lineup. Needless to say, we’re screaming. In honor of this most glorious of occasions, we thought we’d reminisce on fond memories of  Bonnaroos past. Here’s a rundown of our top 5 favorite Bonnaroo moments of all time.   1. 2010: Jay-Z Earns Hip-Hop Its Place In the … Read more

The Day The Music Changed: A Beatles Tribute

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50 years ago today, The Beatles touched down in JFK and changed the music world forever. And 50 years this Sunday, The Beatles made their first U.S. performance on The Ed Sullivan Show. To celebrate the anniversary, all week long CBS ‘The Late Show with David Letterman’ has been inviting other musicians to perform their … Read more

WFAN’s “Big Hello to Brooklyn” | Red Hot Chili Peppers to Headline at Barclays

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It was announced yesterday on CBS Radio’s all sports station WFAN that the Red Hot Chili Peppers will be headlining WFAN’s “Big Hello To Brooklyn” at Barclays Center on February 1, 2014. The announcement was made by acclaimed drummer of the Chili Peppers, Chad Smith. The show is taking place the night before Super Bowl … Read more

Arcade Fire as “The Reflektors” | Surprise Show in Brooklyn

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A review of Arcade Fire’s  concert in Bushwick—a night of costumes, Congos, and cutting the lights This past weekend, the Grammy award-winning indie rock band Arcade Fire played two intimate shows in Brooklyn under another name, “The Reflektors”. The shows took place at 299 Meserole St. in Bushwick, Brooklyn. This location has hardly been used … Read more

Vampire Weekend at Barclays Center, A Hometown Show

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This past Friday at Barclays Center, Vampire Weekend was set to headline the stage, following opening acts Sky Ferreira and Solange. It was nearing 10PM when the lights went down and blaring trumpets filled the arena. The stage was adorned with Corinthian half columns suspended from the ceiling with a white sheet backdrop (which would … Read more

John Mayer’s “Paradise Valley” | The Tour of Redemption

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John Mayer’s latest album, Paradise Valley (2013), mixes elements of soft rock, country, and folk music. On the album, Mayer collaborates with singer-girlfriend Katy Perry, and R&B artist Frank Ocean. The album, according to Mayer, marks a new chapter in his life. But what makes the album worth listening to—and seeing live—is the transformation of … Read more

Goodbye, Jeff Hanneman

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Jeff Hanneman, guitarist for the legendary Slayer, passed away yesterday in California at age 49. The heavy metal world is mourning the loss to liver failure of Hanneman, known for his screeching, wailing, atonal guitar sounds, aggressively controversial lyrics, and devil-may-care attitude. Once a pillar of stability for Slayer, performing with the band consistantly for … Read more

#MusicMonday 4/22 – Dropkick Murphys

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Today marks the second release of our #MusicMonday artist bio and playlist release, and this week we’re featuring the Dropkick Murphys. This week’s playlist reflects and complements Dropkick Murphy’s sound,  featuring bands like The Pogues, Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Everclear, and more. And remember — You tell us what you want us to write, who you … Read more

Spotlight on Europe: The Best New & Classic Musicians From Across the Pond

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It always seems that there’s a bias toward US music in the international music scene. No matter where you go in the world, it can’t be too difficult to find American music like Elvis, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, etc. International music can sometimes be a bit naff, a little camp, or altogether just awful; however, … Read more