For country artist Sydney Hutchko, performing the National Anthem for the Pittsburgh Pirates 4th Playoff game is an opportunity that hits close to heart, and close to home. As an immeasurable Pirates fan herself, Sydney’s Pirates-loving-family-roots date back to 1921 during her Great Grandparents first date. The date that started it all included a trolley car ride to Forbes...
Kanye vs Kimmel So, apparently Jimmy Kimmel really pissed off another celebrity with his spoof of Kanye West’s BBC interview Thursday night. Using two bratty youngsters to replace Kanye during the parody interview, they mock West’s attempt at boasting his top of the charts success. During the original interview, West mentioned rappers were the new rock stars and...
October seems to carry a lot of annual excitement. We’ve got arguably the most beautiful season, a day to dress up as anyone you please with any amount of clothes you please and most importantly all of the ridiculously amazing albums being released. Maniac has been on the edge of their seat awaiting these upcoming releases! Justin Timberlake’s...
During a recent interview with British singer-songwriter Mika, he was asked what his most played song on his iPod was as of recently. He laughed and responded, “Lately it’s been Pompeii by Bastille.” My curiosity peaked, as I immediately researched the London-based band’s newest album on Spotify. Upon listening to their encouraging words accompanied by their friendly pop...
Mariah Carey, a diva powerhouse of the 21st century, has come out with a new album called The Art of Letting Go. The album's original release date was supposed to be July 23rd, but the forty-three-year-old mother of twins took to twitter to announce that the album is not ready yet. As she writes, “I'd rather not exclude meaningful songs. I want to...
A gifted vocalist, songwriter, and musician; Sara Bareilles is about to unveil her latest piece of work. July 16th is marked as the release date for her latest: The Blessed Unrest. This is Sara's first full-length album since 2010. The album is comprised of thirteen songs with "Brave" as the lead single (released on April 23rd). She recently...
It's hard to truly describe what music does for the heart and soul. Music is a universal language that can heal us through heartbreak, guide us on roadtrips and make a bad day better, and can get a party started. We're teaming up with Backstage Guitars to take a closer look at some of Pittsburgh's musical talent and bringing...
The summer sun beats down on crowds of hundreds as people tap their feet in anticipation of one of the largest music festivals of the year. People have started lining up since the night before in hopes of catching a glimpse of their favorite bands. VANS Warped Tour is splashed across the banner that hangs in front of...
Kanye West has always been notoriously controversial, and his 6th studio album “Yeezus” is no different, with guest artists such as Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon, Chief Keef, King L, and Frank Ocean. Concentrating on a Guerilla-style marketing plan, and impromptu video showings on popular buildings (i.e. Prada, 5th Ave., Manhattan), “Yeezus” has turned listeners into a pseudo-underground cult...
