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Soundcheck: Hip-Hop Hits Festival Season– Paid Dues, Coachella & Lollapalooza

posted: April 17, 2012

It was 10:45 Sunday night when Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg hit the main stage to close out the three-day music festival at Coachella. When the lights went low, the infamous West Coast duo resurrected…
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Metal Monday: Metal Urban Legends

posted: April 16, 2012

The metal world, historically, has been known mostly as an insiders-only club. People on the outside don’t usually get metal, and people on the inside can rarely communicate what exactly it is about metal that…
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The Second Coming of S Club 7

posted: April 16, 2012

Let’s face it, sometimes the past should stay dead. But when an awesome artist fades from popularity,  fans later wonder, Where are they now?  You may not know it, but many artists you’ve loved in…
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Sound and Vision: The Fall of R&B: How Pop Is Selling Its Soul for a Dance Beat

posted: April 13, 2012

Remember the days when R&B and hip hop was the sound of pop? From the ˜90s to the mid ˜00s, music’s most dependable hitmakers”Mariah Carey, Whitney Houston, Toni Braxton, Boyz II Men, R. Kelly, Usher,…
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Your Country's Right Here: Prepare to Fall in Love with Sweet Wednesday

posted: April 12, 2012

Think about the last time you received an unexpected and totally delightful gift. That’s just how I felt when I heard the music of Sweet Wednesday. You’ll forgive the gushing when you hear the alt-country,…
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Electropolis: Globally Influenced

posted: April 12, 2012

Do you consider yourself a nomadic venturer striving to experience unique cultures, art and tastes? If you are, then be sure to check out the epic jams below, which incorporates sounds and influences from around the…
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