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Musical Realness

It was just a couple of weeks ago that Peter Rosenberg, a DJ for New York's iconic Hot 97, caused a small wave in music culture by dissing Nicki Minaj's song “Starships” by saying it wasn't real ...

Between The Covers: Bob Dylan Edition

The Moondoggies –“You Ain’t Goin’ Nowhere” This song’s easily singable country chorus inspired many covers, from The Byrds in 1968 to Glen Hansard and Marketa Irglova in 2007 for the Bob Dyla...

Mosh Philosophy

There is no purer expression of enjoying music than engaging in a mosh pit. Well, okay, some amendments to that bold statement are necessary. If you're not into physicality at all, whether it's ...

Rock Star Hobbies

David Lovering, Pixies Drummer and Performing Magician Pixies drummer by night, The Scientific Phenomenalist by day, David Lovering defies preconceived notions of rock stardom. While at times his ...

Between the Covers

Barbara Covers Kid Cudi’s “Pursuit of Happiness” While this song has been pursued by more popular artists like Lissie, whose cover earned praise from Kid Cudi himself on his official website,...

Rock the Casbah: Famous Music Venues

The spirit of the infamous but now defunct New York music club CBGB will be reborn this summer, in the form of a music festival and movie. Originally intended to showcase the music styles it was na...

Between the Covers

Chromatics Cover Bruce Springsteen’s “I’m On Fire” Portland indie-electronica and New Jersey heartland rock collide in Chromatics’ cover of Bruce Springsteen’s slow-burner “I’m On Fire” (pun ...

A Shot of 90s Nostalgia

The babies of the '80s have achieved enough temporal distance from their upbringing that they can now look back on the 1990s with nostalgia. It's only in hindsight, over a decade removed, that we...

Some Friendly Suggestions for Wes Anderson

Dear Wes, Hey! You don't know me, but I'm a big fan. I haven't seen your newest film, Moonrise Kingdom yet, though. So, no spoilers! Haha. That was a joke, Wes. I know you wouldn't do that to me....

From the Vault Friday: Metallica

Say Your Prayers, Little One: The String Quartet Tribute to Metallica Loyal head-banging Metallica fans, prepare to mosh for joy. The nine-time Grammy Award-winning band just announced that they w...