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Metal Monday: Riff Fest 2011

posted: September 5, 2011

Over the years, the cornerstone of many great metal songs has been the almighty riff. Think of just about any legendary metal song, and there’s a pretty fair chance it also features a great riff.…
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Tasty Tracks And Tasty Treats

posted: September 5, 2011

Here at OurStage there are few things that we enjoy as much as music, but one of our obsessions that comes pretty damn close is our love of food. So imagine our delight when several…
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An Open Letter To Pop Music From China

posted: September 5, 2011

From the desk of the Cultural Authorities at the Ministry of Culture To the Citizens of the People’s Republic of China: Addressing the immense quantities of vulgar media assaulting our Internets, we, your Cultural Authority, have…
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Vocal Points: Lead Singer Syndrome Strikes Again?

posted: September 4, 2011

Hayley Williams, lead singer of the band Paramore, possesses an incredible voice. Not only is she naturally talented, she’s worked hard on her voice with coach Brett Manning since she was  thirteen years old. It…
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GuacaMusic: Bless

posted: September 3, 2011

Do you consider music to be a blessing? According to the Peruvian band Bless, the ability to play music is in itself a true blessing. Turns out, this band has been showing its good fortune…
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Aimless Again Vs. Blink-182

posted: September 3, 2011

Anyone who is currently in their twentiess has, at least at one point in time, listened to Blink-182. The band’s combination of pop hooks, punk aesthetic, and general goofy humor endeared them to countless teenagers…
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