When describing Muse’s new album, lead vocalist Matthew Bellamy tweeted that it would be "Christian gangsta rap jazz odyssey, some ambient rebellious dubstep and face melting metal flamenco cowboy psychedelia."...
In this age of music, drugs, sex and alcohol are popular themes. Those who do not capitalize on this lifestyle are considered to be inferior. Instead of commenting on the real issues that plague humanity,...
By Stacey Stein, Editor-in-Chief
• November 7, 2012
From the opening lines of the title track of "Red," Taylor Swift’s newest album, it is clear that Swift is experimenting with sounds other than the country beat that made her so famous. However, while...
The upcoming band Imagine Dragons released their debut album Night Visions Sept. 4, providing an alternative indie sound that contrasts with present mainstream music.
The album starts with "Radioactive,"...
By Lauren Price, Online Arts Editor
• October 24, 2012
It is not uncommon for a band to release album after album, all with the same general style or sound. However, this becomes an impressive feat when a band can do that after a prolonged hiatus. The Wallflowers...
'Gangam Style'- PSY’s new song, "Gangnam Style" has caused a massive rise in the popularity of Korean pop music (K-pop). Due to the song’s catchy tune and entertaining music video, "Gangnam Style"...
By Lauren Price, Online Arts Editor
• September 24, 2012
Summer and music have always gone hand in hand. Whether it be listening to music during free time, or rocking out at a party, tunes are an important part of this season. Here is a short list of the most...
During their long-standing career, Keane has continued to astonish their fans by creating albums filled with undying originality and expressive lyrics. From their award-winning debut album, Hopes and Fears,...
When The Adventures of Bobby Ray hit the market two years ago, it launched the career of Atlanta-based rapper B.o.B. With his sophomore album, Strange Clouds, released May 1, B.o.B proves he deserves to...
In the past, the Montgomery County community has been relatively untouched by the hip-hop world. Of local hip-hop artists, D.C. native Wale is the only successful one, until now. Gaithersburg has birthed...
They single handedly sold out the Johannesburg Coca-Cola Dome to 20,000 people. They were handpicked as the Johannesburg and Cape Town opening acts for Coldplay last year. They’re one of the biggest...
After the departure of several members of the rock band The Academy Is… (TAI) in May 2011, the remaining members decided to go their separate ways the following October.
Though fans were disappointed...
