Daughn Gibson All Hell [White Denim; 2012] by Elliott Sharp Rating: I was recently listening to All Hell , the debut album by Daughn Gibson, and queued up right after it in iTunes was Lil B’s The Basedprint 2 . As the last track of All Hell segued into the opening track of The Basedprint 2 , I thought it was the same damn album. That’s ’cause All Hell has a somewhat similar cloud-rap sound — without the rapping, of course, but the music’s something like a Clams Casino instrumental. But as soon as B’s voice kicked in a few ...

Biased? Who said biased? It’s not my fault PURPLE SNEAKERS DJs are wonderfully fantastic. But seriously, they are, and making up one half of this power duo is the talented RANDALL STAGG. His latest mixtape titled ‘Winter Is Here’ has just been posted on SoundCloud, and what a fitting title indeed. Alas, dreams of beaches and [...]

Two Wounded Birds arrive just in time for summer with a debut that blends new wave and punchy pop with sepia-toned beaches. The band will release their self-titled album on June 4th (UK) and in the USA on June 24th via Holiday Friends Recording Company, a newly minted member of the Frenchkiss Label Group. You [...]

So we’ve got something extra exciting for all you mad-scientists across the pond, today B3SCI is giving away a pair of passes to Big Beach Bootique 5 in Brighton! Yep, that party that started on the beaches has grown (and then grown some more!) and this year is taking place June 1-2 at Amex Community [...]

photos by Joe McCabe Xiu Xiu at Bowery Ballroom 5/4/12 Xiu Xiu and Dirty Beaches (whose live show is no longer a one-man affair) are wrapping up a tour together which hit NYC on May 4 at Bowery Ballroom with...

Japandroids  and  Chromatics  have been added to  Pitchfork Music Festival 2012 , which returns to Chicago's Union Park July 13-15. They join a lineup that already includes  Beach House ,  Vampire Weekend ,  Feist ,  Godspeed You! Black Emperor ,  Hot Chip ,  Sleigh Bells ,  Dirty Projectors ,  Flying Lotus ,  AraabMUZIK ,  A$AP Rocky  and many, many, many more. Japandroids will perform on Friday, July 13, while Chromatics will perform on Saturday, July 14. In case you missed it, three-day passes for the festival have sold out. Thanks to everybody who purchased!  Individual day tickets  are on sale now right  here , but hurry, because they're ...

Posted on andPOP : Summer. [Insert a relaxing sigh here] The more I say it the more excited I get. Now that the weather is FINALLY bearable and the beaches are officially opened, it’s time to brainstorm summer date ideas… inspired by who else? … Continue reading → Read more at andPOP . andPOP - POP Culture with Substance

MySpace, huh? It's sorta back. Tens of thousands of music lovers are set to arrive on the beautiful beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama when the Hangout Music Fest kicks-off to a sold-out crowd this weekend. Fans not lucky enough to score tickets will still be able to watch the show on MySpace and catch

Miley Cyrus was recently spotted keeping it one hunnad while soaking up some Miami Beach sun on her balcony.  The 19-year-old Disney star took some photos with fans near the beaches, and then later chilled out at her hotel and played around with the new addition to her family: her puppy! DETAILS: Super Slim Miley Cyrus Shuts Down Anorexic Rumors! Even though Miley looks like she’s having the time of her life, the newly svelte star is a little under the weather! She tweeted: feeling sick. OH GREAT =[ It's only Monday. Friday can't come see enough. I ...

After last year assembling the platonic ideal of an outdoor festival in only their second go ’round –  dropping a knockout lineup and perfectly sized crowd onto one of the best conceivable settings for a live music event – The Hangout Music Festival returns to the beautiful beaches of Gulf Shores this weekend.  The third edition offers another [...]

Cairns band The Medics peaked our interest back in 2010 on Triple J's unearthed. Now two years later and their debut album Foundations is now among some of the greats that have been featured on Triple J's album of the week. Drum basher and vocalist, Jhindu Lawrie, kindly gave some insight into the big release, festival adventures, the Brisbane music scene and creating music the organic way. Proving that despite their burgeoning success, that The Medics are all about being spontaneous on stage and just going with the flow. So I hear that your debut album Foundations is ...

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PropertyOfZack is beyond excited to finally be launching The Allied Force  with Chris Martin of Hostage Calm . The special Contributor Blog will be an ongoing series with Cmar where he will discuss his thoughts on the current political and social environment, conduct interviews with bands on these issues, discuss music, and much more. In his first post, Cmar explains the creation of The Allied Force, showcases his point of view on the current social and political climate, dives into same-sex marriage, and so much more that we are honored to host on the site. Read the first entry into The ...

Tens of thousands of music lovers are set to arrive on the beautiful beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama when the Hangout Music Fest kicks-off to a sold-out crowd this weekend. Fans not lucky enough to score tickets will still be able to watch the show on Myspace and catch performances by hot artists, such as Jack White, String Cheese Incident, Dispatch, Umphrey’s McGee, G. Love & Special Sauce, Paul Oakenfold, Gogol Bordello, Dr. Dog, Molly">Flogging Molly, Yelawolf, Edward Sharpe & …

The third annual Hangout Music Fest takes place this weekend on the beautiful beaches of Gulf Shores, Alabama. For those who can’t make the trip down south, Myspace will broadcast select performances live and on-demand from Friday to Sunday via the Hangout Myspace Page . While a schedule for this weekend’s webcast hasn’t been posted, a press release announcing the broadcast points to a number of acts whose sets will be aired… Fans not lucky enough to score tickets will still be able to watch the show on Myspace and catch performances by hot artists, such as Jack ...