Lorissa chapa defies stereotypes
It's been said that to make it in the music business the cosmos must be in perfect harmony and an assemblage of traits must be evident in the would-be pop star: talent and ambition, intelligence and humility, youth and maturity, good looks and accessibility, and perhaps most importantly, timing and dumb luck.
Silversun Pickups, cage the elephant and an horse at hob
Capturing the spirit of the indie rock movement of the '90s that saw many formerly underground sensations enjoy mainstream chart success, Silversun Pickups has also emulated a total '90s indie grunge sound...
Concert review: The Sounds and Foxy Shazam at HOB
On my way to see The Sounds at the House of Blues on Sept. 25, I hit a major rainstorm. The rain was falling so hard I could not see five feet in front of me. To make matters much worse, my windshield wipers decided to stop working. So I pulled over to wait out the storm. While the rain never eased up, my wipers started working again.
Podpicks for November 5, 2009
This week we tap into the new folk explosion and recommend three new folk-y tracks you can download (legally, of course) to your iPod or other personal media device.
Reacting on word that Smashing Pumpkins front man Billy Corgan plans to release the band's upcoming album "Teargarden by Kaleidyscope" track-by-track as they are completed for free downloading - no strings attached - our latest Trash or Smash poll asked: What is the greatest pop/rock record to be released for free (intentionally) via the Internet?
And fitting for this election season, it looks like we'll need a run-off, because Radiohead's "In Rainbows'' tied "The Slip'' by Nine Inch Nails, both garnering 40 percent of the vote.
Pulling up the rear was Harvey Danger's "Little By Little...'' with a 20 percent clip, bringing to mind the phrase "they couldn't even give it away."
Wanna see a show?
Tickets went on sale yesterday for the BET Live! 106 and Park Tour featuring Mario ("Let Me Love You'') coming to the House of Blues on Dec. 12. Tickets are $32.50 in advance, $35.50 day of show. For more information, call 272-3000 or visit www.houseofblues.com.
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