Tori Amos was 5 years old when she enrolled at Johns Hopkins University’s Peabody Institute, and 11 when she was thrown out. Deemed a prodigy, being the youngest student to ever enroll, she couldn’t sightread the notes up to the… Continue Reading
Lead singer and drummer Sebastien Grainger and bassist and backing vocalist Jesse F. Keeler make up the two-piece band Death from Above 1979. The specifics concerning how and when the two met has not been confirmed, however, they were both… Continue Reading
With the arrival of their new single “Ohms”, Deftones shows that their haunting and experimental grunge aesthetic remains a lasting staple of today’s alternative rock. From the band’s formation in the late 80s and the release of their debut album… Continue Reading
Gorillaz- Song Machine With the release of their seventh installment of the Song Machine series, Gorillaz have teamed with an unlikely group of artists. On the song “Pink Phantom” legendary pop singer Elton John and contemporary R&B singer 6Lack are… Continue Reading
Tricot, pronounced Tree-Coh (like the French word for “knitting”), is a math rock band from Japan. Formed in 2010 by three Kyoto musicians, they began to make waves as soon as they started releasing music. The original trio consisted of… Continue Reading
A concert by Sufjan Stevens is as likely to be a somber, reflective affair as it is to be punctuated by rainbow angel wings and trucker hats. With a musical style that ranges from electronica to folk to live covers… Continue Reading
David Bowie, born in 1947, was a pioneer of genre-bending sound and built the archetype for shapeshifting personas in the music industry. His career started in 1962 and when he began playing in school-age bands such as Davy Jones &… Continue Reading
Anatolian Psychedelic rock may sound like an odd combination at first, but for Jasper Verhulst, it was a source of inspiration. He founded the band “Altin Gün” (which translates to “Golden Day” in English) after his trip to Istanbul in… Continue Reading
Certain songs and artists can deliver a one-of-a-kind nostalgia that captivates the soul. Artist Briston Maroney delivers this encompassing feeling to his listeners time and time again. Briston Maroney’s Knoxville, Tennessee upbringing immediately exposed him to the incredible, yet intimidating,… Continue Reading
Quarters of Change- I Love The New York based alt-rock band released their new single “I Love” last week. The dreamy vocals and groovy bass line make for a perfect song to enjoy in the park, the backyard or even… Continue Reading