On the heels of last night’s Grammy Awards announcement, we’d like to congratulate our Newbie Award nominees Alabama Shakes, Frank Ocean and The Lumineers for being recognized by the RIAA. In addition to the praise these artists received, let’s not forget the accomplishments by Lianne La Havas and Michael Kiwanuka, both of whom were finalists
2012 Newbie Awards – Best New Male Artist Nominees
This year has been one of the best years for emerging male artists in recent memory. With hundreds of albums released and countless live shows, the choices were plentiful and there were many worthy of inclusion. However, with so many great choices, we could only pick five as finalists. The 2012 nominees for Best New
Arkells Announce North American Tour, Frank Ocean Cover
Canadian rockers Arkells are excited to return to the U.S. for a 4-week tour with Lights, which begins October 23 in Seattle. The band has had a busy summer, having been on a three-month American tour before hitting the festival circuit, including the Osheaga Festival. On top of that, the band released a cover of
Frank Ocean Is On Saturday Night Live This Week
A quick note: Frank Ocean is appearing on Saturday Night Live, hosted by Seth MacFarline, this Saturday. Check out our review of his album Channel Orange and see him perform live on the show. He’s great.
Preview: All Tomorrow’s Parties
Normally held in Asbury Park, NJ, this year’s All Tomorrow’s Parties Festival, being held from September 21st thru the 23rd, has been moved to Pier 36 in Manhattan, NYC. Curated by Greg Dulli, the lineup is the best eclectic mix of the dark and mysterious, scintillating musical worlds. This includes everything from the ear-shattering Lightning
Lollapalooza Day Two – Monsoon In The Afternoon
Day two got off to an auspicious start, pretty much picking up where day one left off. With perhaps the most complete lineup of the three days, Saturday proved to be an adventure in both stamina and sound. Somehow, the early afternoon weather was hotter and more humid than Friday, which may sound impossible, yet
The 5 Must-See Aftershows At Lollapalooza
One of the treats of Lollapalooza are the after-hours shows that scattered throughout the Windy City. This year is no different. Some of the biggest names that’ve graced the stage in Grant Park earlier in the day will be playing at some of the most intimate venues in the city. While most of the bigger
Album Review: Frank Ocean, Channel Orange
To build the great Giza Pyramid it took the Egyptians 20 years. 20 years of intensive, backbreaking labor. There were obstacles that stood in the way such as: sand storms, architectural limitations, warfare and a basic misunderstanding of what the pharaohs were trying to accomplish. Despite those obstacles the pyramid was finished and has stood
Frank Ocean Gears Up For Tour And Album Release
It is safe to say that Frank Ocean is the man of the moment. In the midst of creeping into stardom, selling out shows during a nationwide tour, and gearing up to release his debut LP, the 24-year-old R&B singer took to his Tumblr blog last week and wrote an open letter revealing that the