Moscow-born and Bronx-raised singer-songwriter Regina Spektor is gifted with a childish curiosity that never seems to fade overtime. Read more...
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Moscow-born singer-songwriter and pianist Regina Spektor will be performing at Outside Lands Music and Arts Festival. (Courtesy of Samantha Tillman)
In 2010, singer-songwriter Sharon Van Etten placed herself squarely on the indie music map with her second full-length album release, "Epic." Read more...
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Indie artist Sharon Van Etten’s third album “Tramp” follows up “Epic,” which garnered critical acclaim and increased her fan base. (Courtesy of Shervin Lainez)
It only took one moment for Eduardo Arenas, bassist of East L.A. band Chicano Batman, to know he wanted to be a musician. Read more...
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Chicano Batman will be the last concert in the Hammer Museum’s series. (Courtesy of Carmen Luceno)
Childhood summers used to be filled with Slip 'n Slides, zip lines and hikes at summer camp, and so much time spent in the pool that our skin turned to prunes. Read more...
Nick Waterhouse "“ old-school rhythm and blues artist, producer and DJ "“ has a sound that's been compared to Buddy Holly and 1950s R&B. Although he appreciates vinyl records and music from this era, he said he does not do so to pay homage to the past. Read more...
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R&B artist Nick Waterhouse will perform at the Getty Museum with the Tarots on Saturday.
The conundrum known as the sophomore album is a fascinating phenomenon to observe. Artists newly minted with the burden of expectation navigate a number of decisions while conceiving their second full-length album "“ which ideas are trash, which are worth a rehash? To stay the course stylistically or boldly break new ground? Read more...
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(Courtesy of Moshi Moshi Records)
Whether fans know him for the recent announcement about his sexuality or for his feature in the Kanye West and Jay-Z album "Watch the Throne," Frank Ocean has proven with his debut album "Channel Orange" that his talent validates the blogosphere buzz surrounding his name. Read more...
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Credit: Def Jam Records
