Girls Frontman Christopher Owens Leaves Band

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In what was surely a shock to fans, frontman Christopher Owens announced today his departure from Girls. The announcement was made via 3 tweets from his Twitter account. The only explanation given was that it was for personal reasons. He also left fans with the promise that he would continue to write and record. Owens [...]

Tilly and the Wall Set to Release New Album

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Indie Pop band, Tilly and the Wall are set to release their new album, Heavy Mood, on October 2. The album will be released through the Conor Oberst-founded record label, Team Love. The Omaha, Nebraska natives’ new album will be their fourth album to date, and the first release since o, which came out in 2008. [...]

M83 Hired to Write Soundtrack for New Sci-Fi Thriller Oblivion

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Anthony Gonzalez, the architect behind the Indie-Electro band M83, has been hired to write the score for the new Joseph Kosinski directed, Sci-Fi thriller, Oblivion. Oblivion, which is scheduled to be released on April 26th, 2013, is already receiving a substantial amount of hype. Kosinski, who also directed Tron: Legacy, which received immense praise for [...]

Maroon 5 Over-exposes Themselves

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It’s no secret that Maroon 5 has taken their sound in a different direction. Pop hits like “Payphone” and “Moves Like Jagger” horrified some fans while delighting others. The group has shifted radically from their rock roots. Their newest album, Overexposed, which dropped yesterday, June 26th, cements their new pop status. The album is undeniably [...]

Watch: Fiona Apple on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

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Today, marks the release of Fiona Apple‘s latest album, The Idler Wheel Is Wiser than the Driver of the Screw and Whipping Cords Will Serve You More than Ropes Will Ever Do. In conjunction with the release of the album, Fiona performed live on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, last night, and she did a [...]

Morrissey to Tour The U.S This Fall

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Morrissey has announced that he will be touring the U.S this fall. On all dates he will be accompanied by Kristeen Young, with Iggy and the Stooges making a brief appearance on November 24th for the LA Staples Center show. Morrissey’s recent divulging of a plan to retire in two years could make this one [...]

Bon Iver’s Justin Vernon Designs Shoe for Keep

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Bon Iver‘s Justin Vernon has designed his own shoe for the Las Angeles-based shoe company Keep. Keep is a love-happy, cruelty purged clothing/ shoe company. The design is featured above. Last year, Animal Collective was the liable shoe designer. Some of the proceeds will trickle down to Best Friends Animal Society, the country’s largest safe [...]

Interview With Sleepy Turtles

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I recently had the pleasure of interviewing Dylan Higgins, accomplished author, and vocalist for Sleepy Turtles, a great new Indie Folk band. The interview is reprinted below verbatim. Enjoy, and be sure to pick up their latest album, Summer, Hither. 1. So I’ve been told the band came together originally to write a soundtrack for a [...]

Fans Boost Beastie Boys To Top Of Charts

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As you’ve probably heard by now, Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys passed away on Friday May 4, 2012 at the age of 47, following a long battle with cancer. The loss was incredibly sad. In addition to being a gifted musician, Yauch was a dedicated activist, organizing benefit concerts to raise awareness for the [...]

The Dean’s List Ticket Giveaway: New York City [Closed]

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EDIT: We’ve announced a winner. Thank you all for your interest, and be sure to keep an eye open for future contests! Hey y’all! I know it’s a Monday and all, but here’s something that should make the week a little less dreadful: a chance to win two free guest list spots to see The [...]

New Inductees to Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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Last night was induction night for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and there are some great new additions. Among those being honored was Guns N’ Roses, the Faces, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, the Beastie Boys, Freddie King, and Laura Nyro. Earlier in this past week, Axl Rose (the only remaining original member [...]

Cee Lo Green/Christina Aguilera Duet In The Works

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Cee Lo Green has confirmed that he is currently working on a duet with Christina Aguilera. He didn’t reveal a name for the track, as he believes that the current name is probably just a working title. He did reveal however the track is partially complete already, and will be appearing on Aguilera’s upcoming album. [...]

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