“We’re songwriters rather than celebrities.” The Ting Tings‘ latest album, Super Critical, was a major departure from their typical dance-pop style. With elements of funk and disco, Super Critical was independently recorded in Ibiza and co-produced with Andy Taylor (Duran Duran). I caught up with sole members Katie White and Jules De Martino at South by Southwest this year to…
Liza Anne is a rare gem. Not only is she talented and accomplished, but she pairs that with extreme humility and a charming childlike wonder. For someone who has already made a name for herself and has an international tour under her belt, Liza still manages to maintain a complete and utter sense of gratitude…
“I think I’m more a creative…I’m not that good of a musician. I’m not the best songwriter in the world. I’m an okay performer. But I always have a vision.” Milo Greene are a “cinematic pop” band from Los Angeles, California. Their name comes from a fictitious booking agent that they created to help them…
Nightmare Air are on a roll. Described as “possibly L.A.’s loudest band” (Surfing on Steam), they’ve been on a recent tirade, tearing up LA with multiple shows, dropping in on South by Southwest last week in Austin, and now heading to Athens, GA for night two of Slingshot Festival. Even better? The band will be playing a Slingshot showcase…
[tps_header] It’s that time of year again. The time of flowers and chocolates and paper hearts and Googling mass-produced original Valentine’s Day gift ideas for your SO. Day or night, single or taken (or It’s Complicated), we’re here to inspire you to embrace this “holiday” with the perfect ensemble. Whatever your relationship status, this Saturday is all about…
We are all ABOUT some Monsoon over here. One interview in five months is just not enough, so we came back for more. I met up with Sienna Chandler (vocals, guitar), Scott Andrews (bass, vocals), and Joey Kegel (percussion) backstage before their album release show at the Georgia Theatre (the only venue they hadn’t yet…
The Blink-182 feud continues, as Tom DeLonge (guitarist/vocalist) defends himself from his former bandmates’ (Mark Hoppus and Travis Barker) accusations that he was “disrespectful and ungrateful,” as well as their statement that he quit the band through his manager without doing them the courtesy of informing them directly. In his (ridiculously long) Facebook diatribe, DeLonge condescendingly…
Freaking out. Athens’ answer to South by Southwest has arrived, and It. Is. Good. Slingshot Festival is back this year from March 26-28, and the lineup is a little bit insanely awesome, featuring a James Murphy (LCD Soundsystem) DJ set, Jamie xx, Nosaj Thing, Clark, a Washed Out DJ set, Saint Pepsi, Reptar, Omar Souleyman, Prince…
of Montreal have released the second single off of their upcoming album, Aureate Gloom, due out March 3 this year (pre-order here). The track, “Empyrean Abattoir,” has the quintessential of Montreal sound, with non-stop energy paired with the jaded rant-narration that frontman Kevin Barnes has perfected to an art. Check out the track below, and be sure…
[tps_header] It’s party time. There’s no better day to shine bright like a diamond than New Year’s, and models Eva-Christine, Megan, and Cassidy are here to show you exactly how to work your sequins and feathers, your fur and your lace. Because we all know half the fun of December 31 is what you wear. …