Music
The man beat his girlfriend three years ago and has not been able to catch a break since. That is until the Grammys, when he hit the stage twice to perform and once more to take home Best R&B Album for F.A.M.E., which naturally sent Middle America into a furor. Numerous news outlets and celebrities have expressed outrage over Breezy being honored, equating recogn...
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Sounds Like: PJ Harvey, The National, The Black Keys
Sharon Van Etten has been heartbroken, that much is abundantly clear from every lyric in her songs. Her vulnerable sadness comes through every beautiful harmony, guitar rif and country inspired twang. The first song that got me hooked, "Serpents" reminds me of the dirtiness I felt when I first listening to the Bla...
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There has been much confusion and debate surrounding the abrupt passing of Whitney Houston. Did she really pass away in the same hotel where the Grammy pre-party was held just hours after her death? Did she die before she got in the bathtub? What exactly happened?
These are the facts:
According to the Daily Telegraph, on February 9, 2012, Whitney Houston visited singer...
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DIE ANTWOORD “Ten$ion”
If you don’t already know, this foul-mouthed, futuristic, rap-rave crew from South Africa is completely awesome. Ten$ion is the second studio album from Die Antwoord released in early February. They released this album under the label ‘Zef Recordz’ after leaving their previous label Interscope due to pressure to become "more gen...
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In NEW YORK CITY:
‘Bleecker Street Records’
239 Bleecker St, New York, NY 10014
(212) 255-7899
www.bleeckerstreetrecordsnyc.com
While Bleecker Street Records may be more on the pricy side, there are few things unique to Bleecker Street that make the price worthwhile. The first is the selection—you’ll be sure to find almost ANY used record...
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Last week Portland-based electronic duo Emancipator took the stage at Castaways Bar in Ithaca NY. Accompanied by a video-VJ the show was both a visually and musically appealing performance. Openers included Natasha Kmeto and Little People.
I was able to sit down with founder, Doug Appling and violinist, Ilya Goldberg to talk about everything from...
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Rob Resnick (left) and Cal Shapiro of Timeflies
The last time I spoke to Rob Resnick (Rez) and Cal Shapiro of Timeflies, they had just released their first album The Scotch Tape. It was evident that they were unsure of what to expect; having developed a loyal Twitter following and "Timeflies Tuesday" fan base, they were hoping for a positive response to the album, with ...
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“This is my outfit for tonight,” Billy Joel, donned in a Cornell hoodie and cap, explained to the full house at Bailey Hall on Friday night. “I left my clothes at home.”
Right away Joel made it clear that he didn’t intend for the night to go as a normal concert does. Rather, he asked for audience questions, and here and there treated us to a bit of mus...
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Time is flying for internet- sensation, cross- genre group Timeflies. Having just released a new album, The Scotch Tape, and keeping it original every “Timeflies Tuesday” with their innovative freestyles, DJ Rob Resnick (aka Rez) and vocalist Cal are experiencing quite the whirlwind of events and they have no intention of slowing down. From free- styling with “to...
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Passion Pit
If you were one of the people who arrived at Saturday night’s dance party early, you were treated to We Barbarians' lively and energetic set. The band started a little before 8:30 and certainly gave the sizeable crowd something to dance to. A handful of students clearly knew the band before they went on and were singing every single lyric with gusto. When ...
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