In September of last year, Phoebe Bridgers graced the ears of listeners with the release of “Stranger in the Alps” – her debut album. Nearly six months have passed since the album’s release, but Bridgers has managed to remain a topic of conversation around the music industry’s water-cooler. How? “Stranger in the Alps”...
Josh Abbott and William Clark Green performed an almost-unplugged set at House of Blues on Feb. 1. They set the stage with a fake fire, a row of lawn chairs lining the back of the set, and several ice chests full of cold (free) beer. Green and Abbott took turns playing personal and fan favorites. Audience members were...
As the year starts and the Grammy’s just passed by, it’s time to check out what may be new in music this year. From rock to pop, there is something in store for everybody. Whether you’re waiting for albums from your favorite artists, or just looking out for what’ll hit the charts next, here’s a list for...
When I was a kid, I would always watch “Motorweek;” a weekly program that reviewed new cars. Closer to the end of the show, they had this shoddily named segment called the “Long-Term Road Test Update,” that would review some of the more practical cars after a period of time. Over winter break, I put Khalid’s “American...
In an era dominated by streaming services, it’s no surprise that power players like Spotify are capitalizing on their 60 million subscribers and 140 million overall users in more ways than one. This past Thursday marked the beginning of a run of shows hosted by Spotify appropriately coined “Rap Caviar Live” after the...
For the rock fans and music fans alike, one musician’s recent passing has left the world stunned and speechless. Malcolm Young, co-founder, songwriter, and rhythm guitarist for legendary band AC/DC passed away Saturday, Nov. 18 after his three year long struggle with dementia. To say that Malcolm Young had an impact...
Over the past decade, music festivals across the U.S. have begun hosting “official aftershows” as a part of their weekend experience. Despite admission generally not being included with the purchase price of a weekend wristband, aftershows have become an essential part of the overall festival experience, drawing not...
This slideshow requires JavaScript. At 5:30 p.m. Thursday afternoon, the doors to White Oak Music Hall’s outdoor lawn opened for the highly anticipated A$AP Mob – Too Cozy Tour performance. This set marked the halfway point in the group’s 20-show North American tour. It happened to fall (almost) on a very special day...
On Tuesday night, The Weeknd returned to Houston’s Toyota Center for yet another sold-out performance, marking his second in less than five months. Despite the lack of new material, fans were as eager as ever to see the soulful hip-hop artist in action. The evening began with a quick set from PNDA, a modern era DJ...
I know what you’re thinking, Drake is a globally revered artist and Quavo just started getting popular; why is this even a debate? Here’s the thing though, Quavo’s been booming recently, landing an impressive 10 songs in the Billboard Top 100 at the same time. With guest-verses from peers and competition going for a...
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