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Shakira “Dares” to reach new audiences

On March 26, 2014March 26, 2014 By natalyc

It’s no wonder we haven’t heard much from the Colombian She Wolf lately–she’s plenty busy with her newborn baby–but despite the four years that have […]

Foster The People’s mediocre reappearance, “Supermodel”

On March 19, 2014March 19, 2014 By natalyc

It’s difficult to top the monumental success this LA band had with their 2011 single “Pumped Up Kicks”, and even harder to do so three […]

Pharrell gets groovy with “G I R L”

On March 17, 2014 By alext

Amid an ascending scale from a chiming orchestra comes “G I R L”‘s crisp first word, “different.” After rising from popular pop music producer to […]

The Fray’s “Helios” truly golden

On February 25, 2014 By gabbys

The Fray, pretty much nonexistent since 2009, return with a new LP, "Helios", which proves to be a step up from previous albums.

The newest album from The Fray, Helios, took me for surprise as it left me with nothing other than positive remarks. Coming from someone who […]

Get on your “Dancing Shoes” for Arctic Monkeys’ “AM” tour

On February 4, 2014February 4, 2014 By natalyc

Perhaps in celebration of the monumental success of their most recent album, AM, Arctic Monkeys has finally gone beyond the UK and the US’s most […]

Burying the hatchet–at St. Pete’s Jannus Live

On January 29, 2014January 30, 2014 By tiffanyj

Radke owning the stage while singing one of the hits from the new album. He and buddie Mabbitt later took the stage,and the crowd, on together.

Friday, Jan. 19 was just an ordinary Friday for most. Unless you’re a fan of Survive This!, Chelsea Grins, Escape The Fate, or Falling In […]

97x Next Big Thing: A Concert To Remember [Review]

On December 8, 2013December 8, 2013 By natalyc

When it comes to radio-hosted concerts, 97x’s Next Big Thing lies close to the top. The all-day concert took place in Vinoy Park, St. Petersburg […]

“Midnight Memories” Is Forgettable

On November 29, 2013 By gabbys

The popular British boy band's (3rd?) LP slumps in comparison to previous albums, with tracks that sound exactly the same, save for a few that manage to stand out.

And the craze continues as British boy band One Direction releases their third studio album, Midnight Memories. The title is evidently ironic, as one would […]

It’s Not Easy Being Chris Breezy [Review]

On November 20, 2013 By natalyc

'X-Files' is a part one release of Brown's latest mixtape, and came out November 19th. The second half will be released next year.

It’s not the same squeaky voice we heard eight years ago from the innocent though maybe not respectful “Chris Breezy”, but it’ll do. It’s hard […]

Lady Gaga lives for the applause, and deserves it on ‘ARTPOP’ [Review]

On November 13, 2013November 17, 2013 By emilyg

We all can tell that the music is good when you feel a chill up your spine and the hair on your arm stand on […]

Yes He’s Back–Back With ‘The Marshall Mathers LP 2’ [Review]

On November 8, 2013November 8, 2013 By ricardom

Eminem released "The Marshall Mathers LP 2" on November 4th, producing an album appealing to several different types of people.

Slim Shady never fails to return to the easily, musically influenced atmosphere with a bang–literally. Eminem released his anticipated album Marshall Mathers LP 2 on […]