A week ago, music fans all over the world were shocked by reports that EMI was planning to sell the legendary Abbey Road studios. This is the same studio where The Beatles recorded most of their music. Pink Floyd also recorded Dark Side of The Moon in the studio, along with other artists who have made very important albums within the confines of its four walls. As such, it is considered a cultural landmark and one of the most important buildings for music lovers. More »
Anyone who asks me who I think is the best rapper out there will get the same, consistent answer - Sage Francis. Usually, all I get are blank stares mainly because not a lot of people know about the highly talented slam poet/rapper. Which is a big shame really, because Sage Francis and his rhymes need to be heard. More »
Leonard Cohen is one of the most important singer-songwriters ever to walk the face of the earth — and that’s not an exaggeration or an empty boast. More »
Flying Lotus’ new album Cosmogramma is about to released in a few months, May 4 to be exact, and it looks like the beatmeister is proud of this new offering. More »
Amanda Palmer is about to unleash a new music project to the unsuspecting masses.
The Dresden Dolls leader is known for frequent forays into the weird and fantastical so it comes as no surprise that this latest product of her imagination is as far from the ordinary as possible. More »
Finally some solid news coming out of the Strokes camp. After releasing the Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas’ solo album Phrazes for The Young in 2009, the band has converged again in New York to officially record their fourth album. Officially, the recordings began on the first day of February at Avatar Studios. More »
Last December, The Flaming Lips released a covers album. And it’s not just any covers album where the band records their own interpretations of different songs. This time, The Flaming Lips actually covered a full album from another artist — namely, Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of The Moon. The band covered it track by track, which is kinda cool. Though I’m not surprised. When it comes to The Flaming Lips, you should expect the unexpected — just look at their album Zaireeka. More »
Sigur Ros is definitely one of the most unique bands on the planet. Each album they have released is a masterpiece and, in my opinion, a work of art. Their music is something that affects you in the most fundamental levels. I challenge anyone not to feel anything when they hear Glosoli. More »
A week ago, music fans all over the world were shocked by reports that EMI was planning to sell the legendary Abbey Road studios. This is the same studio where The Beatles recorded most of their music. Pink Floyd also recorded Dark Side of The Moon in the studio, along with other artists who have made very important albums within the confines of its four walls. As such, it is considered a cultural landmark and one of the most important buildings for music lovers. More »
