Music

Is rock ‘n’ roll really here to stay?

On August 26, in Newark, New Jersey, the 2019 MTV Video Music Awards were held. While most people are still buzzing about the performances,...

Sari Cohen - September 9, 2019

Music

Eric Prydz’s Holosphere is a massive step forward in concert technology

From both a tech and visual standpoint, concerts are getting ridiculous. The reasons behind this are two-fold. For one, social media, Instagram in particular, has...

Cliff Rodriguez - September 4, 2019

Music

Unauthorized leaks on Spotify and Apple Music reveal the holes in music streaming

While the advent of music streaming has undoubtedly had benefits as various services grow, more cracks are appearing in the system. As they appear,...

Cliff Rodriguez - September 3, 2019

Music

Is the shutdown of SGE a sign of things to come?

In mid-August, Synergy Global Entertainment (SGE) announced that it would be shutting down⁠⁠—even after the success of the inaugural Real Street Fest. Considering that...

Sari Cohen - August 29, 2019

Music

This week in music: Woodstock turns 50

While Woodstock—the village that rests in the foothills of the southern Catskills—was first developed in 1902, it was the 1969 Music and Art Fair...

Sari Cohen - August 16, 2019

Music

Amazon’s inaugural Intersect Festival will bring Foo Fighters, Kacey Musgraves, and more to Las Vegas

Las Vegas is getting another major festival this year. Coming off the heels of EDC earlier this year and the upcoming Metarama, DayNVegas, and...

Cliff Rodriguez - August 15, 2019

Music

Idris Elba’s DJ skills are nearly as impressive as his acting career

Earlier this year when Coachella released its lineup for 2019, a name stood out that surprised many: Idris Elba. There was plenty of conjecture about...

Cliff Rodriguez - August 9, 2019

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