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• Feature Friday: The New Respects

  

  Feature by Sarah Spohn They say it runs in the family, and in this case, ‘it’ is a soulful blend of alternative rock. Twins Alexis (bass) and Zandy Fitzgerald... Read more

  Posted on 21 October 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Interview: Coast Modern

  

  Several months ago, we featured Coast Modern and their second single “Animals” right before they took the stage at SXSW. Now, the duo is on the road supporting... Read more

  Posted on 19 October 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Under The Covers: Oh, Be Clever – “Mad World” (Tears for Fears)

  

  Tears for Fears’ “Mad World” has “always been a place of peace” for Tears for Fears’ frontwoman Brittany Shields. She was dealing with becoming recently sober... Read more

  Posted on 18 October 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Behind the Song: Blonder – “Talk to Me”

  

  Sharing with us his new track is Blonder, a funky, upbeat artist from Brooklyn.  The song is called “Talk to Me,” and as the singer/songwriter explains, is a lo... Read more

  Posted on 14 October 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Show Review: Cobi with Boy & Bear

  

  Tuesday night the Highline Ballroom in Manhattan lit up with newcomer Cobi, opening for Australian favorite Boy Bear.  Cobi started with exceptional... Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• EP Review: The Seed

  

  Turning on Lewis Bootle’s “The Seed”–title track on his newest release–my first thoughts were, “Ooo another James Bay,” and I thought that in the best possible... Read more

  Posted on 12 October 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Tuesday Tunes: Relief and Recovery

  

  It’s been a trying few months throughout our world, and unfortunately the latest disaster hit this weekend with Hurricane Matthew. Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Under The Covers: Saint Adeline – “Lean On” (Major Lazer)

  

  Feature Friday alum, Saint Adeline, is next to participate in our Under The Covers feature. The New York based pop/folk group took the stage a little while ago... Read more

  Posted on 11 October 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Under The Covers: Adele “Make You Feel My Love” (Bob Dylan)

  

  Not a lot of people know it, but “Make You Feel My Love” is not actually an Adele original. With its love and heart it sure sounds like something she wrote,... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Interview: The Chainsmokers

  

  It seems that almost everywhere you turn these days you run into Drew Taggart and Alex Pall, together The Chainsmokers, and their intoxicating beat that is... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Feature Friday: Thaddeus Anna Greene

  

  Feature by Sarah Spohn Thaddeus Anna Greene brings together rock, roll, and soul in a neatly wrapped package with its latest album, Bleed, out September 30 via... Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Single Review: Niall Horan “This Town”

  

  Niall Horan, a huge fan of his own band One Direction, is well on his way to breaking the Internet today.  The Irish heartthrob blindsided us all with the... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• New Single: The Chainsmokers’ “All We Know” Ft. Phoebe Ryan

  

  After a little preview earlier this week, The Chainsmokers dropped their newest track “All We Know” featuring Phoebe Ryan. “The song itself is about the... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Show Review: Adele

  

  On Sunday, Madison Square Garden lit up for the fifth night with Adele. At eight o’clock the stadium rang out with echoes of Adele asking us all, “Hello?” befor... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Under The Covers: RVLS – “Heathens” (Twenty One Pilots)

  

  We’re starting a new series on the blog titled “Under The Covers!” This is similar to our Behind The Song series, but instead will get some insight into the... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Tuesday Tunes: Falling Into Autumn

  

  The temps have begun to drop, the PSLs are back in stock, and everyone is starting to switch out their summer tanks and shorts for comfy sweaters and ankle... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Show Preview: St Van Cortlandt & The 101 at Rockwood Music Hall

  

  St. Van Cortlandt the 101 was created by singer/songwriter Daniel Van Cortlandt and consists of Troy Fannin (lead guitar/backup vocals), Marcel Hamel (bass),... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Feature Friday: The Pressure Kids

  

  We love artists that can make it work no matter what life throws at them, and all the more power to bands who are juggling more than just music on their plates. Read more

  Posted on 23 September 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• New Album: Fleurie – Love and War

  

  Nashville alternative artist Fleurie has released her new album, Love And War. The album is now available to purchase and stream at all digital outlets.... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC

• Feature Friday: Saint Adeline

  

  Saint Adeline, a pop/folk group made up of siblings Drew, Kasie, and Chloe Gasparini takes our spotlight today, especially in anticipation of their debut EP. Read more

  Posted on 16 September 2016 ENTERTAINMENT, MUSIC