Everyday Music

Taylor Swift’s Album Review

admin — Wed, 22 May 2013 14:15:07 +0000

Taylor Swift recently launched her new album. For her fans,this was a great demonstration of how talented she is. The following is a review of her tracks in the recently launched album;

State Of Grace

It’s the starting song in the album. This song is a combination of country rock with sophistication and honesty but completely different from the catchy bubblegum pop of “We are never getting back together.” Taylor’s gentle vocals can be heard from the pounding drum beats and brash riff of the guitars. It’s a great song to start the album.

Red

This song will remind Taylor’s fans of “Love story”, her debut single back in 2008. It’s a country pop combining strings and guitar to produce a tune that will be stuck in your memory forever. The track describes the feeling that comes with falling head-over-heels for someone. Read more…

NEWSFLASH! Lil Scrappy Heads to Court Ordered Rehab After Failed Drug Test…

Lachlan Trundle — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:38:34 +0000

Lil Scrappy of Love & Hip Hop Atlanta partied the night away alongside a long list of Atlantas whos who during the opening of Atlantas newest night spot recently , but pretty soon hell be sitting in those meetings reliving his partying ways with a therapist after after failing a court-ordered drug test.

The rapper explained to the judge this morning though that his failure is not actually all his fault.

In fact, Scrappy told the court he believes hes addicted to weed and how hes been ORDERED to enter a rehab facility for treatment.

Details below

Scrappy was jailed for violating his probation back in March after a dispute over a different pee test.

According to court officials, Scrappy tried to turn in a urine sample that was cold to the touch and may have been tampered with and when asked to submit another cup, he refused.

The reality show star appeared in a Georgia courtroom earlier this morning where officials revealed the results of Scrappys new urine test, which he took last week.

Apparently it came back positive for marijuana.

‘Priceless’ old photos found hidden in attic in Ellenwood

Alana Treloar — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:54:03 +0000

DECATUR, Ga. — A Decatur woman is trying to unravel a mystery that she discovered hidden in the attic of her home in Ellenwood, where she lived until recently.

The mystery — a small box with a treasure inside of it; a priceless time capsule that she is sure the owner would want to have back.

Dagmar Grimes was not looking for it, she “tripped” over it, accidentally, two years after moving into the Ellenwood house.

“I was in the attic, putting up some Christmas decorations,” she recalled Wednesday night, “and I found this tin box underneath some insulation, I actually kind of almost tripped over it, and that’s how I was able to discover it.”

“Someone took special care to put these in the box, so I knew they must be some special photos.”

They are.

Ms. Grimes bought an old slide projector to view them, and the images lighting up her wall took her breath away.

Brad Paisley kicks off PNC Bank Arts Center’s 2013 season

Lachlan Trundle — Sat, 18 May 2013 05:05:38 +0000

Usually, theres a guitar strap on that shoulder, not a chip.

But the cheerful Brad Paisley country musics least resentful ambassador allowed himself a moment of frustration. Paisley told the crowd jammed into PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel for the opening night of the amphitheatres 2013 season that as country artists, he and his band are often treated as second-class citizens.

Wheres the hay sticking out of your mouth? he said, mimicking his detractors. He then launched straight into Ill-Show-You mode, leading his group of lightning riders through an instrumental that concluded with a Dixified re-creation of Eddie Van Halens solo from Hot for Teacher.

If Paisley, whose skills are as respected in Music City as that of any six-string slinger sporting a cowboy hat, seemed defensive, hes got reason to be.

Lindsay Lohan checks into rehab

Angelina Brewis — Wed, 15 May 2013 21:10:48 +0000

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Lindsay Lohan’s attorney said Thursday the actress checked into a Southern California rehab facility that a state official said is unlicensed to perform the type of treatment a judge required her to receive.

Mark Jay Heller told a judge that Lohan was settling in at Morningside Recovery, a treatment facility in Newport Beach.

But hours later, Millicent Tidwell, acting deputy director of licensing and certification for the California Department of Alcohol and Drug Programs, said Morningside did not have the appropriate licenses to provide residential treatment or recovery programs.

Lohan’s sentence in a misdemeanor driving case requires her to serve 90 days in a lockdown rehab facility. Read more…

How to Go Viral: ‘Gangnam Style’ vs. ‘Harlem Shake’

Alana Treloar — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:49:44 +0000

It’s one thing to always hear about ditching record labels and marketing yourself online now that the internet has levelled the playing field. But knowing that is barely the first step.

What can your band do to gain traffic and record sales using YouTube?

This week’s industry post is going to be a little different. We’ll be looking at what made 2013′s biggest YouTube music hits successful, then find ways that you can apply this to your band’s videos. You probably won’t shake the world in the same way that everyone’s favourite Korean Psy did, but with some simple tips you can get a real boost to your traffic potential.

Why “Gangnam Style” and “Harlem Shake” went viral

A study by Face Group compares this year’s two biggest music memes to understand what made them tick.

The Smashing Pumpkins

Lachlan Trundle — Sat, 11 May 2013 14:03:14 +0000

The Smashing Pumpkins are coming to Concrete Street on Monday, May 13th! Get your tickets now, because you won’t want to miss this one!

Girl In a Coma and Ringo Deathstarr are supporting this show, which will be on The Cricket Wireless Pavilion stage.

Tickets are $32.50 + service charges. Exclusive “Front of Stage” Pit tickets are also available for $52.50 + service charges. (PIT TICKETS ARE SOLD OUT)

Tickets are on sale NOW at all Ticketmaster outlets, including the Concrete Street Box Office.

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For VIP package information, contact Ashlee Wegner at 361-884-8085 ext. 17 or email Ashlee@concretestreet.net.

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SMASHING PUMPKINS

The Smashing Pumpkins have created one of the most acclaimed bodies of work in musical history having sold more than 30 million albums, and won multiple Grammy awards in the process. F

Interviews: We’ll do it live: Miguel Chen (Teenage Bottlerocket)

Angelina Brewis — Fri, 10 May 2013 19:31:15 +0000

And that’s a wrap. Thanks to Miguel for hanging out with us and for everyone who asked questions. You can read the complete Q&A below. Have a great weekend, y’all!

In this installment of “We’ll do it Live,” where we give our readers the opportunity to engage in a live question and answer session with a variety of artists, we bring you Teenage Bottlerocket’s Miguel Chen. The band is re-issuing A-Bomb later this month on May 21, 2013 via Haha Cool! Records / Jerk Off Records / Lost Cat Records. Teenage Bottlerocket will be appearing at Foufounes Electriques on Saturday, May 18 during Pouzza Fest (hey, we’re sponsors!) in Montreal. So if you have a burning question for Miguel post it in the comments section and look for a response via username MiguelTBR. Read more…

Review: Talib Kweli delivers on 5th solo album

Angelina Brewis — Thu, 09 May 2013 17:14:14 +0000

Talib Kweli, “Prisoner of Conscious” (Javotti Media/Caroline Distribution)

Throughout his career, whether in his early collaborative work with fellow Brooklynite Mos Def in Black Star or with the Cincinnati producer-rapper Hi-Tek, Talib Kweli consistently combined his conscious approach to writing with a verbal dexterity marked by a dazzling rapid-fire delivery.

His fifth solo album, “Prisoner of Conscious,” is being billed as a departure of sorts because of the inclusion of tracks like “High Life,” a collaboration with the Sierra Leone artist Bajah and rapper Rubix Cube that celebrates the music style of one of Kweli’s heroes, the late Nigerian singer-activist Fela Kuti.

PATTY GRIFFIN Announces “American Kid” Tour

Alana Treloar — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:26:48 +0000

MUSIC NEWS – Patty Griffin has announced her late spring and summer 2013 tour dates. This tour of North America and UK will kick off in Asheville, NC on May 30 and make stops along the east coast, midwest, and west coast before heading to the UK on July 19. The tour picks up back in America with a performance at the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival in Lyons, Colorado on August 17. Additional concertdates will be announced soon. Ms Griffin will be performing “Dont Let Me Die In Florida” from her new album, American Kid, (on New West) on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno on release day, May 7. American Kid, co-produced by Griffin and Ross, is her seventh and first for New West. It is her first album of mainly new material since the acclaimed Children Running Through in 2007. Read more…

‘He’s Way More Famous Than You’ review

Lachlan Trundle — Thu, 09 May 2013 07:17:43 +0000

Halley Feiffer, “daughter of Pulitzer Prize-winning satirist Jules Feiffer,” had a brief spurt of fame with a part in “The Squid and Whale” in 2005. Later, she lured her brother into an ill-defined movie project with her. The director was to be her brother’s boyfriend Michael Urie, a k a “that gay guy from ‘Ugly Betty.’ ”

That — with the possible exception of the first sentence — is not the true story of Halley Feiffer’s life. It’s a reasonably concise summary of about one-fifth of the plot of Halley Feiffer’s indie comedy, in which the actors play exaggerated versions of themselves. While the movie is (really) directed by Urie, Feiffer doesn’t actually have a brother — that part is played by her co-screenwriter Ryan Spahn.

I trust that the movie’s “Halley” bears limited, if any, resemblance to the real-life Feiffer. “Halley” is monstrous: dimwitted, nar

Tamar & Vince Host ‘Backyard Boogie’ Baby Shower…

Lachlan Trundle — Sun, 05 May 2013 05:50:13 +0000

Tamar Braxton and her hubby Vincent Herbert held a carnival themed baby shower at the Hotel Bel-Air in Los Angeles, California yesterday .

Tamar enlisted her good friend Tameka Tiny Harris to assist in planning the festivities, and attendees included: The entire Braxton clan , T.I., Omarosa, Tami Roman, Flex Alexander, Shanice and more.

Photos from Tamar & Vinces Backyard Boogie Baby Shower below

T.I.

Laura Bush to Eulogize George Jones

Angelina Brewis — Sun, 05 May 2013 05:15:51 +0000

George Jones, fittingly, is going out in style. When funeral services for the legendary country singer are held on Thursday, May 2, at the Grand Ole Opry House in Nashville, a former first lady, a current governor and a host of music luminaries will all be in attendance.

It was announced Tuesday evening that Laura Bush, wife of former president George W. Bush, will be among those eulogizing George. Joining her are Tennessee governor Bill Haslam, news personality Bob Schieffer, and country superstars Barbara Mandrell and Kenny Chesney.

Artists as varied as Alan Jackson, Kid Rock, Ronnie Milsap, Vince Gill, Charlie Daniels, Randy Travis and Brad Paisley will provide musical tributes to George.

Fans unable to attend in person in Nashville—services begin at 10 a.m. C

JJ Watt has fun on twitter talking 80s, 90s TV

Alana Treloar — Sat, 04 May 2013 06:22:23 +0000

HOUSTON – J.J. Watt spent Sunday night flexing his muscles on Twitter.

The defensive end decided to have a little fun with his 259,000 followers with tweets like this:

@JJWatt: “Going to see if I can book Uncle Jesse’s band for my birthday party next year. Kimmy Gibbler will not be on the guest list.”

The reference to the popular sitcom Full House came out of nowhere but received more than 500 retweets.

Here’s another:

@JJWatt: “Everyone knows Corey & Topanga lived happily ever after… The real question is how did Eric end up?”

This was a reference to the show “Boy Meets World.” He even re-tweeted one lucky fan who said, “maybe Clarissa can explain it all.”

JJ’s fun on twitter shows just how much his fans love him. All because of his on

Local Teen wins Volunteer Award

Alana Treloar — Thu, 02 May 2013 22:56:29 +0000

ATLANTA – Kelsey Hirsch, an eighth-grader at Piney Grove Middle School, has been named “Georgia’s Top Youth Volunteer” in this year’s Prudential Spirit of Community Awards.

Kelsey has sold more than $14,000 worth of silicone wristbands to help the Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network respond to a recent surge in call volume from victims of sexual violence.

She joined anchor Karyn Greer Saturday on 11Alive Weekend Morning News.