Prerecording made performance memorable
In an open letter on the Red Hot Chili Peppers website, bassist Flea admits to have faked their Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime performance Feb. 2. Playing alongside Bruno Mars, the Red Hot Chili Peppers have confirmed that everything except the vocals was prerecorded. The band was told by the National Football League that there was […]
REVIEW: Too many performances overshadow awards at Grammys
In case you missed it, the Grammys were last week. Even though most of music’s biggest stars were there, including both living members of The Beatles, the show itself was a bore. A show almost four hours long only televised a handful of awards. Other than music charts and sales, the Grammys is the only […]
Reviewer identifies worst holiday songs
Love it or hate it, ‘tis the season for holiday music. A time of joy and thankfulness narrated by one’s favorite tunes. Holiday music is timeless and most of it was recorded during a golden age. But with the good always comes the bad, and here are the five most annoying seasonal songs. 5. “I […]
Electro-pop band puts the Midwest on the map
Polica is the new Minneapolis band that stormed onto the scene last year with “Give You the Ghost,” which had the notable hits “Lay Your Cards Out” and “Wandering Star.” Gaining a lot of praise for their electro-pop take on R&B, Poliça is back on the scene with second album “Shulamith.” They’ve even received support […]
Band of sisters makes a splash with pop-rock debut album
Haim is the new Californian buzz band comprised of three sisters. They all grew up with a music background and first started out with their parents as a family band playing 70s rock covers. Simply named after the girls’ surname, Haim is as stylish as the women are tough. Haim combines elements of 80s pop, […]
Arctic Monkeys’ new album is worth hype
The Arctic Monkeys are one of the most exciting bands out there right now. They’ve had their hands full since playing the 2012 Summer Olympics to an audience of millions, teasing their new release “AM” with three singles and headlining arguably the year’s best show, Glastonbury 2013. The Arctic Monkeys aren’t new to the game, […]
REVIEW: The Yeah Yeah Yeahs mix it up with “It’s Blitz”
The trio from New York City released their 4th studio album, “Mosquito,” April 16. The Yeah Yeah Yeahs ditch their poppy sound from last album “It’s Blitz” and return to their artsy raw side that made us fall in love with them in the first place. Most of “Mosquito” relies on Nick Zinner’s (guitarist) signature […]
REVIEW: The Strokes explore the sound of the ‘80s
The Strokes, a band that has been known for taking a long time between album releases, just came out with their fifth studio album, “Comedown Machine.” This has been the shortest wait for an album since 2011’s “Angles” and you should be excited. At just under 40 minutes, “Comedown Machine” is filled with new wave […]
REVIEW: Interpol wins with re-release of debut
Interpol’s debut album “Turn on the Bright Lights” just turned 10 and they commemorated the occasion with a special 10th anniversary reissue. Even after 10 years, this album is still relevant to all the ‘cool kids’ who are reevaluating purpose and love, whether it is in New York City or the Midwest. “Turn on the Bright […]
REVIEW: Muse invents symphonic Dubstep
The British alternative space rock band delivers a well-rounded album that is strong from start to finish. “The 2nd Law,” Muse’s sixth album, is their most recent release since 2009’s “The Resistance.” Named after the second law of thermodynamics, which deals with energy and its sustainability, this album definitely has a political theme hidden throughout it, […]