Hip Hop In 2014? We Q&A Historian Seb Elkouby
June 16, 2014
When someone says History most of us aren’t picturing Compton or the Bronx, RUN DMC, Salt N Pepa or anything else related to Hip Hop for that matter. But Sebastian Elkouby certainly does. A Hip Hop enthusiast, blogger and historian of the genre, we
Meet Fancy Reagan: VH1’s Newest Overnight Success
June 13, 2014
After a sleepless 24 hours of musical challenges, Fancy Reagan was announced as the winner of VH1’s “Make A Band Famous” competition. Held at the Liberty Warehouse in Red Hook, Brooklyn, the event featured 24 bands competing for one life-changing grand prize: a record
The Vinyl Destination: Why Sound Geeks Are Heroes
June 13, 2014
If you were to line up all of the world’s musical trends and groups, whether that be Punk, Dubstep or some obscure Malaysian sky-jazz, and then match them with their most common criticisms, no subculture would come out with more right to a victim
Coffee For Stories: Interview with Jon Burnell From Kolo
June 12, 2014
Starting all the way back in 2005, KOLO has done their time in the uncertain abyss of the music industry. Line up changes, highs and lows behind them, 2014 sees them (finally) emerge with their debut album Do You Want To Rule The World?,
How Do Festival Organizers Choose Artists for Their Bill?
June 11, 2014
Are you heading to any music festivals this summer? I hope so (summer festivals are pretty much a must for any music fans — it’s either glowing sunshine topped with amazing tunes, or acres of drenched ticketholders rolling around in mud soundtracked by cool
Review: Jack Johnson Kicks Off New York’s Summer Concert Season at Jones Beach
June 8, 2014
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
The Rise of Catfish And The Bottlemen
June 6, 2014
Catfish and The Bottlemen are a classic indie rock set up that have been making waves across the indie circuit in recent years. Supported by the likes of Radio 1 and XFM and featured in most of the British music press, these guys have
We Chat With Beach Pop Duo The Diamond Age
June 5, 2014
Southampton, England is hardly a place on god’s green earth that’s conducive to a shirtless stroll along a seafront. Perhaps more garden pond than Gibraltan paradise, but listening to The Diamond Age’s sunny sonic repertoire, you simply wouldn’t know it. With a thumbs up
Exploring the Feud Between Jack White and the Black Keys
June 2, 2014
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
Concert Review: Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds Bring Soul to NYC’s Bowery Ballroom
June 1, 2014
Sister Sparrow and the Dirty Birds’ talent took flight last night before an intimate, 200+ crowd at the Bowery Ballroom in Manhattan. The lower east side venue played the perfect host, leading concertgoers through a mellow lounge space before reaching the main stage. After
