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The Lumineers have expertly managed to craft a sound steeped in what’s currently trendy – namely anthemic folk songs with notable Americana and pop influences, propelled by groups like Mumford & Sons, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, and The Civil Wars. Some members in these groups sport thick beards, country-time hats, or anything else

Nicki Minaj seemed to suggest in her acceptance speech at the BET (Black Entertainment Television) Awards that the ceremony should only honor rappers who write their own lyrics. This was widely taken as a stab at Iggy Azalea who many speculate doesn’t write her own rhymes, an unforgivable sin in Hip Hop. Minaj later clarified her stance

Ah, it’s hard to believe that Tegan and Sara, everyone’s favorite Canadian lesbian indie rockers, have been around for seventeen years now. It’s even harder to believe that their critically-acclaimed album, Heartthrob, was released a whole two years ago (seriously, where does the time go? I could have sworn I heard someone introducing “Closer” on

Ah, George Strait. It’s now impossible to hear that name without a nostalgic twang lassoing the speaker’s voice. After decades establishing himself as the King of Country music, George Strait is throwing in his cowboy hat with The Cowboy Rides Away tour. Finishing up a couple weeks back in Texas (where else?), the man behind

Last night’s audience at the Nikon at Jones Beach Theater kicked off their summer with a beautiful night under the moon as they were serenaded by the incredibly talented Jack Johnson, the king of surf-infused folk rock.  Johnson, being the kind of performer you respect for his wholesome morals and philanthropic habits, had Amos Lee

It all started with a leaked email. No, I’m not talking about WikiLeaks — I am, of course, discussing the feud between the Black Keys and Jack White, one that began after emails between Jack White and his ex-wife Karen Elson regarding the custody of their children got out into the open. In the emails,

After spending every waking hour with four other vocalists during his seven-year stint in ‘N Sync, you’d have expected Justin Timberlake to enjoy a bit more alone time. But ever since the band split in 2002, he’s continued to combine his solo career alongside collaborations with some of the world’s biggest pop & R&B stars.