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Matty Dee raps with dark, drug-related lyrics

Ali Breland August 26, 2011

“I don’t like you,” Matty Dee said, describing his mentality on life. “No, not you personally,” he clarifies with a sly chuckle. “We’re nasty-ass creatures. We...

‘Watch the Throne’ shows less egotistical side of Kanye West, Jay-Z

Christopher Nguyen August 10, 2011

After Kanye West and Jay-Z announced a collaborative album last year, one titled Watch the Throne no less, it seemed there would be a reemergence of the decadent ‘90s rap culture when Puff Daddy...

‘Skying’ recalls ’80s college rock with modern touches

Chris Nguyen August 9, 2011

The Horrors’ third album, Skying, is a move away from their previous albums, but it’s a leap backward into the sounds of ’80s college rock when The Jesus and Mary Chain and Echo &...

‘Bonfire’ offers eclectic mix that defies genre

Christopher Nguyen August 2, 2011

My M.O.’s album, Bonfire, lives up to the band’s name and features a mix of music that seems to please them. With the band members hailing from all across the world (Texas, Australia and...

Latest song releases give fans sneak peek into coming albums

Christopher Nguyen August 1, 2011

    “Drug Test,” Game, featuring Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg Leaked from Game’s long-awaited The R.E.D. Album, “Drug Test” doesn’t hold...

Katy Perry’s charisma, extravagant stage design add flair to concert

August 1, 2011

As pop star Katy Perry swung above on a pink cloud suspended by metal rafters, it seemed as if a Barbie had truly come to life. Fans stretched out their arms and sang along to a bittersweet love song...

Rival Sons join blues-rock genre with ‘Pressure & Time’

Christopher Nguyen July 27, 2011

With the breakup of The White Stripes, The Black Keys has become one of the only mainstream blues-rock bands still jamming out. However, Rival Sons are looking to join The Black Keys with their second...

‘Rabbits on the Run’ showcases more mature Vanessa Carlton

Chris Nguyen July 26, 2011

 Vanessa Carlton - Carousel by The Vinyl District Vanessa Carlton first rose to fame as a part of the rise of precocious young singer-songwriters early last decade with “A...

Rowland’s latest album fails to escape shadow of Beyoncé

Chris Nguyen July 26, 2011

Kelly Rowland - Motivation () by DJ Ac_Coolbreeze Kelly Rowland has become destined (no pun intended) to be the Jan to Beyoncé’s Marsha. Rowland can release two albums, score a...

‘Two-Way Mirror’ album uses same sounds as last, lacks acclaim

Christopher Nguyen July 19, 2011

Summer Solstice by Crystal Antlers by goincase Crystal Antlers’ latest album, Two-Way Mirror, doesn’t move too far from their noisy debut, Tentacles. Unfortunately, without the...

Pokey LaFarge’s ‘Middle of Everywhere’ features classic American sounds

Christopher Nguyen July 19, 2011

Pokey LaFarge seems to live in the world in which a performer whose name is Pokey LaFarge would not elicit any arched eyebrows. But alas, despite his faded sepia album cover, zoot suit and slicked back...

Cover band’s popularity skyrockets with unique theme

Aaron West July 18, 2011

About 100 people wander around Speakeasy on Saturday night, ordering drinks and yelling conversation over the top-40 and hip-hop tracks that are blaring from the speakers, but all attention turns to...

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