Joss Stone is revisiting her roots with her new album, The Soul Sessions Volume 2, on July 31st. The contents include covers of well-known artists such as the Rolling Stones, Broken Bells, and Womack and Womack. It is a continuation of her debut album, The Soul Sessions, released back in 2003. Since her first album release, Stone has...
Everybody totally in love with Azealia Banks raise your hand right now. like a boss I thought so. She’s currently number one on my summer playlist. I especially love this remix of Lana del Rey’s ‘Blue Jeans’ featuring Banks. ("Blue Jeans" ) Blue Jeans" What are you rocking out to now?
Beat the heat and enjoy what is sure to be really chill tunes at Stage AE this tomorrow, where Death Cab for Cutie will be performing! I remember listening to them for the first time when I picked up their 2003 album, Transatlanticism, and becoming completely hooked to their unique sound. Since then, the band has changed a...
Put in your favorite CD. Turn on your favorite radio station. Sure we can all rock out to our favorite songs, artists, and bands, but how often do you really stop to listen to the music. Of course, it’s a combination of the music and lyrics that really resonate with people all over the world, but save for...
When it comes to phones, I have had pretty much every make and model that has been on the market, save for the iPhone….but that’s because I can’t imagine ever relinquishing my BlackBerry. It has been there for me through good times and the bad. I sleep with it; it never leaves my side. However, after doing some...
On Sunday February 12, 2012, “Music’s Biggest Night” was back with the 54th Annual Grammy Awards . For the music industry, this night is comparable to the Super Bowl, and needless to say, music lovers all across the globe tuned in to see all their favorites perform and take home the coveted little gold gramophone statues that have...
By now, it should come as no surprise that I am a huge advocate of the Pittsburgh music scene; everything from hip hop and pop, to straight up rock. The music and talent this city has is not only dynamic, but is also progressive and truly something the rest of the world is starting to notice. Surely, Pittsburgh...
All eyes are on Nashville’s hottest new star, Canaan Smith, as he dominates not only the airwaves - both television and radio - but also the hearts of everyone…everywhere. You might recognize him from the CBS’ hit TV show The Amazing Race, but, trust me, this is not just some TV-star-turned-singer. Canaan has chops where it counts the...
About four years ago when I was working in New York City, I started to notice more and more music shops carrying vinyl records; not just oldies-but-goodies like Frank Sinatra and Billy Joel, but current titles and releases. The Village’s Bleecker Street Records became my home away from home. It was surprising to me to see that records...
I had the extreme pleasure of working with Danielle Barbe almost three years ago when I booked her for a charity event I was helping to put together for Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Glitzburgh (www.glitzburgh.com). She played an unbelievable set, like the professional she is, and her band was out of this world. Admittedly, when I first heard...
