Well, Tuesday was the day of Coachella statuses. Once a year, music fans everywhere take to social media to celebrate their successful ticket purchases, mourn their bad luck, or look sadly at their bank account statements and watch these statuses come and go. Read more...
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January 31, 12:00 am
B-sides: Coachella returns to roots with impressive indie, alternative lineup
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January 30, 12:05 am
Against the Grain: Bands bring new life to American folk
Folk music has traditionally been the commoner’s music, with the individual having full control over its composition. Whether fusing rock ‘n’ roll with American folk like The Byrds or blending soulful orchestrations into folk like Bon Iver, the ability of innovative artists to meld musical influences into American folk music is tremendous. Read more...
Photo: Just as The Byrds revolutionized folk music by blending it with rock ‘n’ roll, Bon Iver has shaken up the genre by introducing intricate orchestrations to give it a melancholic sound.
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January 24, 11:56 pm
Canvas Life: “Ben Jones’ The Video” engages viewers
This week, I was hugged by a video. What? Read more...
Photo: Artist Ben Jones’ exhibit, “Ben Jones: The Video,” combines vibrant colors and the motion of video to mesmerize viewers.
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January 24, 12:43 am
B-sides: Pre-recorded performances leave singers out of sync with audiences
In case you missed it, President Barack Obama was ceremonially sworn in for his second term of office on Monday. And in case you missed it, the event featured live performances by Kelly Clarkson, James Taylor and Beyonce. Read more...
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January 23, 12:03 am
Against the grain: Odd Future, N.W.A. examples of success without airplay
Compton-based band N.W.A. was dynamic in ushering in the beginning of gangsta rap without airplay on a major U.S. radio station. Read more...
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January 16, 11:15 pm
B-Sides: New Myspace offers free music, sleek interface
I’m about to write something that I never expected to think, let alone write. Myspace is cool again. Read more...
Photo: Myspace has relaunched with a sleek new interface, complete with an automatic search feature and an upgraded database of free music.
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January 16, 12:06 am
Against the grain: Macklemore, Red Hot Chili Peppers advocate against drugs
Under a bridge in downtown Los Angeles, Anthony Kiedis battled powerful, personal demons in search for heroin, and at rock bottom, Macklemore found a similar addiction to OxyContin and cough syrup. Read more...
Photo: Macklemore’s lyrics about drug abuse are comparable to the Red Hot Chili Peppers and their songs, including “Otherside” and “Under the Bridge.” Through songs such as “Neon Cathedral,” Macklemore has gone against the norm in rap music.