• Throwback Thursday: “Alphabet Town” by Elliott Smith

    Elliott Smith's saturated voice drips with longing, ringing out every last drop until you're left as dried up and empty as the characters in "Alphabet Town." It's a song set against a backdrop that takes on a haunting mood of its own. The harmonica is used delicately; when it fades out all that's left is the lingering echo of Smith and his acoustic.

  • Guns 'n' Roses, Avenged Sevenfold, Kid Rock headlining Columbus's Rock on The Range

    Music festival announcement season has swung into full gear, and after looking at a couple of lineups, you get the idea for the rest. Many kudos to the many worthy alternative and indie rock bands touring the festival circuit this summer, but few festivals include anything representing the harder-rocking/metal side of music (we're stoked for Deafheaven at Governor's Ball). Rock on The Range, based in Columbus, OH, is the place to be for those into "weight room rock." The show's eighth incarnation brings headliners again.

  • Lively aims to make any concert you just saw available for download

    Live albums are a hit-or-miss endeavor. For every 23-minute version of "Whipping Post," there's going to be five other acts that play all the hits you'd hear on the actual album, except with the annoyance of screaming fans blotting the sound of the guitars out. We have to admit, having attended many an excellent concert, that having the chance to own a recorded version of the very gig you just attended is an appealing prospect. It's not a new concept: Bands such as The Grateful Dead and Pearl Jam always encouraged their fans to self-record and trade bootlegs of live shows. One company is looking to make a profit out of offering downloads of the show you just saw. Nearly any show.

  • Paul Oakenfold And Danny Howard: Eras Apart, Ambitions Alike

    Paul Oakenfold is a world-renowned DJ, who's been ranked top in the world during his 30-plus year career. Danny Howard has rapidly found his footing in the scene after winning a competition on BBC Radio 1. Despite obvious differences in career status, both are hungry to stay current and stay relevant.

  • Bruce Springsteen calls Kanye West 'incredible' in NPR interview

    It seems that lately everyone is asking celebrities, especially musicians, what they think of Kanye West. Most recently we learned that President Barack Obama is a fan of West's music despite having had beef with him in the past. Now, thanks to an interview with NPR, we've learned that Bruce Springsteen is also a fan of Yeezus.

  • Katy Perry announces 'Prismatic' tour with Kacey Musgraves, Tegan and Sara, and Capital Cities

    Katy Perry is seeing her popularity rise with the beginning of 2014, as her single "Dark Horse" rose to the top of the Digital Downloads charts last week and her album PRISM has risen on the Billboard 200 accordingly. The pop star is taking advantage of the situation and launching the "Prismatic" tour to build off that success. Dates won't actually begin until June, but she might as well build off the hype.
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