by snoadmin | Nov 13, 2013 | Archives-old
Admittedly, I was mildly excited when I heard Lily Allen had a new song out. åÊThough I’m not her biggest fan, I do appreciate her songwriting and cheeky lyrics even if her musicality isn’t the most original or riveting. The video starts with Allen on an operating...
by snoadmin | Nov 12, 2013 | Archives-old
Some of the best jazz, and music in general, came from lesser-known artists who never achieved the full-blown fame of their musical counterparts. This, however, makes their music special and unique, for it is not overshadowed by the glamour of musical stardom or...
by snoadmin | Nov 12, 2013 | Archives-old
Before I delve into this album, let me make two acknowledgements: 1) This album didn’t have nearly the influential impact on music of the usual albums that I feature. 2) This album is my favorite of all time and I’m gonna write about what it means...
by snoadmin | Nov 11, 2013 | Archives-old
If you missed them last Sunday, (I know I did) the livestreamed YouTube Music Awards were quite the party. Featuring performances by everyone from Tyler the Creator to the Arcade Fire, it was clearly not an event to be missed. Thank goodness it’s all on the...
by snoadmin | Nov 8, 2013 | Archives-old
What is the best way to listen to an album? Alone? With friends? How about at a listening party? I attended my first listening party at U Street Music Hall this past Monday for M.I.A.‘s new album, Matangi. The listening party was free for ages 21 and over, but $5 for...
