UK songstress Emeli Sande (born Adele Emeli Sande) launched her career as something of a family affair. In 2008, when she was just 21, her sister recorded a video of her playing the piano and singing “Naughty Little Girl,” which they submitted to a BBC Urban music competition. Sande won the competition, but the deal with the connected management company fell through. Her parents then sent BBC Radio 1Xtra a CD of her music,…
by Colin Drucker on May 23rd, 2013 No Comments
by Colin Drucker on May 23rd, 2013 No Comments
The name Icona Pop may not sound familiar, but there’s a pretty good chance you’ve heard their electro-pop hit “I Love It” either while out on a Friday night or sitting in front of the television (possibly on a Friday night, if your clubbing days have come and gone). With its driving beat and infectious hook, it immediately brings to mind all kinds of fist-pumping and drink spilling, but it’s just fun enough to make…
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by Lindsay Denninger on May 23rd, 2013 No Comments
If you’re a millennial, Fall Out Boy’s debut album, Take This To Your Grave, brings out a certain amount of adolescent nostalgia, with those extra-long song titles just whipping you into memories of awkward first dates and hoodie sweatshirts. Just four guys from Illinois—vocalist/guitarist Patrick Stump, bassist Pete Wentz, guitarist Joe Trohman, and drummer Andy Hurley—Fall Out Boy was formed in the usual rock band…
by Angela Bunt on May 23rd, 2013 No Comments
by Angela Bunt on May 23rd, 2013 No Comments
by Angela Bunt on May 23rd, 2013 No Comments
by Angela Bunt on May 23rd, 2013 No Comments
by Angela Bunt on May 23rd, 2013 No Comments
1. Jazz in the Garden: This free concert series will kick off Memorial Day weekend, and features a multitude of jazz artist and a variety of styles. Listen to salsa, blusion, afrofunk and more, held every Friday at the National Gallery of Art Sculpture Garden. For its 13th year, Ruthie and the Wranglers will perform. May 24, 5-8:30pm, for more info go to nga.gov.
2. National Memorial Day Concert: Celebrate Memorial Day with…
by Lindsay Denninger on May 23rd, 2013 No Comments
Rihanna (aka Robyn Fenty) burst onto the music scene in 2005 with her debut album, Music of the Sun. Born in Barbados, Rihanna moved to the US at 16 to try her hand at a singing career, and boy, did she connect with the right people. Under the expert tutelage of none other than rapper/mogul/king of the world Jay-Z, RiRi has generated hit after hit, including international crazy-successful singles, “Umbrella”, “Don’t…
by Angela Bunt on May 23rd, 2013 No Comments
1. The Shins + Man Man: Head over to Williamsburg Park in Brooklyn, NY (aka hipster capital), for some indie music delight. Everybody's favorite post-pop/alt band from Albuquerque, NM - The Shins - will be teaming up with performance art/noise rockers - Man Man - for a concert of epic proportions. Tickets are cheap: only around $40 on the secondary market, and the views from the waterfront venue are priceless. May 26, for…
by Angela Bunt on May 23rd, 2013 No Comments
1. Memorial Day Weekend Comedy Festival: Hosted at the James L. Knight Center, this annual comedy festival is entering it's 6th year in Miami. Come and "get your laugh on" with Bruce Bruce, Corey Holcomb, Shawty Shawty, Cocoa Brown Red Grant. Also recently added are comedians Ebony, Headcrack and Juicy of the Rickey Smiley Morning Show. May 26, 8pm. For more info, head to miamicomedyfest.com, or call 786-362-2892.
2. Memorial…
by Anna Storm on May 23rd, 2013 No Comments
Mississippi native Justin Scott, more popularly known by his stage name Big K.R.I.T., will be heading out on a brief (as of now!) tour over the next week. K.R.I.T. has booked eight shows in support of his most recent mixtape released just last month, King Remembered In Time (you know, like his name). Joining the artist out on tour will be his fellow label-mate Smoke DZA, as well as fellow rapper Clyde Carson.
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by Anna Storm on May 23rd, 2013 No Comments
Country-music icon Hank Williams Jr., the son of famed country-music doyen Hank Williams Sr., has announced his return to the touring circuit with a new round of summer and fall concert dates. This latest bout of shows is in support of Williams' most recent album, Old School, New Rules, which dropped last July 10. Although he's well into his sixth decade of making music, Hank Williams Jr. has yet to show any signs of slowing…
by Ryan R on May 22nd, 2013 No Comments
To date, The Lumineers haven't given us much in terms of quantity, but the quality of their self-titled debut album is indisputable. Having achieved gold status in multiple countries including the US - and platinum in Ireland - The Lumineers' take on folk rock has hit a sweet spot with fans through their first offering. It's hard to imagine a list of the best Lumineers songs ever in about 20 years without thinking of their current…
