We’re only in the third month of 2020 and it’s already been one hell of a roller coaster ride to say the least. Catastrophic events are typically inevitable and unfortunately happen more than we would like on a global scale, but the atrocity of this ongoing COVID-19 pandemic is getting
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Artist Spotlight: Polo & Pan
The French duo launched their first world tour last year, after gaining huge momentum from their debut album, Caravelle. Since most of their previous dates had only been in Europe, I immediately took the opportunity to see them in the US. I discovered the duo on a whim a couple
The Lyrical Poetry of Music
Whether it’s the instrumentation, the melody, rhythm, or lyricism there is an undeniable force behind music. We can’t help but be drawn to it. Some seek entertainment, some comfort, and others pain. As Anthony Kiedis of the Red Hot Chili Peppers mentions in Can’t Stop, “Music, the great communicator”. Music
Album Drop | Free Nationals
After a slew of singles slung out by Anderson Paak’s old live tour band, Free Nationals has finally dropped a full album. You may have seen them online as the band behind Paak on NPR’s Tiny Desk Concert, or even live with Anderson on tour. Of course, it is no
Where Are We Going | The Cultural Impact of Marvin Gaye
“Tell me, where are we going? What’s the future showin’? Where are we headed? With all that’s going on where are we gettin’?” It’s easy to argue that these few lines in the chorus of Marvin Gaye’s Where Are We Going? still resonates through the hearts and minds of people
Voodoo Music + Arts Is a Must Experience
Traveling from near and far to partake in the premeire Halloween festival, the 2019 Voodoo Music + Arts Experience rocked hundreds of music lovers to their core. Held in the famous 1,300 acre City Park, New Orleans, day one was hindered slightly by the rain. However, the in-climate weather was
King Krule and the Myth of the Sophomore Slump
Archy Marshall was only 19 years old when he released his first full length album as King Krule. The record, 6 Feet Beneath the Moon, was a watershed moment in modern alternative music. His sound was somber, while still feeling light and airy, and his husky baritone was a calling
Artist Appreciation: Nai Palm
This week, I was compelled to commemorate a badass woman, a desire to give thanks to one of the most talented female singers that I have had the pleasure of listening to. Hailing from Melbourne, Australia, Nai Palm offered sacred sounds from her golden pipes and silver strings in the
Christmas in July: A Mid-Year Playlist
Can you believe we’re already halfway through 2019? No, I don’t know where the time has gone, but if there’s one thing I do know, it’s that the music released this year has been incredible. To celebrate, I’ve got a gift for you all. I’ve concocted a playlist to showcase
Five Can’t-Miss Thursday Sets at Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival
As of 8:00 PM tonight, the campgrounds for Manchester, Tennessee’s very own Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival will officially be open. The four-day festival remains one of the season’s largest and most anticipated. The festival kicks off on Thursday afternoon, and if you’ve never been to Bonnaroo, you should know
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