The UK born and US bred Mark Ronson is easily one of the most underrated musicians/producers currently on the scene. Known for its jazzy, poppy, and eclectic sounds, Ronson’s repertoire includes a variety of fresh covers as well as some amazing original masterpieces. While his first album Here Comes the […]
Read moreLudo’s fourth album Prepare the Preparations takes a bold stylistic step forward for the eccentric quartet from St. Louis. No longer too sheepish to put some of that major-label money to work, the band’s second effort under the Island Records banner looks and feels like a pop album, losing some […]
Read moreThe local band charts the uncertain waters of being a new band in a treacherous time for music. Adrift on a sea of eyeliner, I make my way for the first time to the stage room at the back of SOMA, weaving through a very dimly lit lobby loosely packed […]
Read moreLoads of sunshine and an awesome line-up made West Beach this past weekend an undeniably festive affair. Coming off some serious city-council related drama from last years West Beach Music Festival, Friday started off slow but picked up momentum as the sun set over the palms in Santa Barbara. With […]
Read moreMany times, the bulk of a band’s success comes from the distinctive sound of the group’s vocalist. We all know Journey by Steven Perry’s unmistakable sound and AC/DC without Brian Johnson is just inconceivable. However, Philadelphia’s infamous hip-hop group, The Roots bucks this trend. The Roots crew is typically defined […]
Read moreLA based Names of Stars makes their case to be featured on your iPod with their self-titled album released earlier this year. The disc features a nice combination of dynamic vocals, pop beats and creative riffs to keep the listener intrigued for the album’s 29 minute duration. Chris Martin-esque vocals […]
Read moreOn September 21st, I got out of class and hopped in the car to go to Phoenix. Driving from campus, I made pretty good time and got there in about twenty minutes. All the girls I talked to before my trip said Phoenix was extremely hot. I’m not sure if […]
Read moreWhat artist can you name that not only called audience members to the stage, but also ventured into the audience and then up to the balcony to honor his high school volleyball coach sitting there? Michel Franti & Spearhead, best described as acoustic rock with a hint of reggae, played […]
Read moreSeeing Pink Martini in concert typically raises a lot of questions. Why are there fourteen people performing? Why is there a harp and a set of bongos on stage at the same time? What language is the vocalist singing in? Could the pianist look any more similar to a leprechaun? […]
Read moreIf Junip’s new album Fields sounds familiar, it’s probably because of Jose Gonzalez. For the Zero 7 fans out there, you’ll recognize his voice from tracks like “Futures” and “Left Behind” on their album, The Garden. A side-project of Gonzalez’s, Junip shares many of Zero 7’s qualities while differing ever […]
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