Review: 'Crocodile Tears' EP - Brigades

 >> Putting out an EP as a younger band can be a daunting task. Potential fans expect to hear a wider variety of styles in the 5 to 6 song grouping that proves the band’s worth on the listener’s iPhone. If there is a song or two that just happens to get stuck in their heads, that’s just a bonus. With Brigades' newly released EP...

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The College Experience with Alyssa Dempsey

>> The end of May signals summer for us college kids, and this particular May signals the end of college for Alyssa Dempsey.  I had interviewed Alyssa a few months ago, but I couldn't post the answers until now because some information here was time-sensitive.  I'm proud to say that the time-sensitive information was Alyssa's new...

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Review: 'Cope' - Manchester Orchestra

- Written by Mitchell Allen >> Following 2011's Simple Math, Atlanta based Manchester Orchestra continue to push their musicality to the next level. By evolving and adopting a heavier sound, the band has picked up right where they left off and continue to push their boundaries. From the opening track "Top Notch" to the last screech of feedback...

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Transit Release Video For "So Long, So Long" Futures & Sutures Session

>> Transit is a band that likes to change things up.  Late last year, the band released an EP titled Futures and Sutures. The EP includes reworked versions of five of the band's previously released songs, including "So Long, So Long" from Young New England.  To keep things interesting while also keeping the fans involved,...

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Lyric Video: "Problem" by Ariana Grande feat. Iggy Azalea

>> When I get stressed, I turn to pop music.  Sometimes it's intentional, sometimes it's instinctual.  So it's no secret that I've been listening to a whole lot of Iggy Azalea recently. (Just check my most listened to artists on Twitter each week - it's getting excessive in the best way.) >> Now that I'm really aware of Iggy,...

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