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Thursday, January 21, 2010
Photos / Live Reviews / setlist / News Live review: Crash Kings
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Thu, Jan 21, 2010 at 1:14 PM
Crash Kings w/ The Activity
The Milestone
Jan. 20, 2010
The Deal: Crash Kings impress small crowd at the Milestone, Charlotte's The Activity and Natural History open.
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
News Laura Izibor visits the Q.C. on Friday
Posted By Anita Overcash on Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 5:19 PM
Laura Izibor must really love Charlotte. In 2009, the Irish-born soul singer hit town at least twice to perform songs from her debut album Let the Truth Be Told. Well, on Friday she’s back once again — this time to sing for folks attending the Urban League of Central Carolinas Young Professionals 2010 Leadership Awards. So even if you have seen her on stage before, checking out her gospel-tinged and piano-fueled tunes — especially for an event that actually benefits the community — can only be a good move. $35 for individual tickets; $60 for couples. 8 p.m. The Big Chill, 911 E. Morehead St. 704-373-2256 ext. 203.
— Carlton Hargro
Mike McCray / News Rev Run's son spits "Hot Fire"
Posted By Mike McCray on Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 2:55 PM
I guess we finally know which Simmons kid got the rap gene (and it wasn't JoJo).
Diggy Simmons, the moody 14-year old mogul in the making, does more than breakdance, design clothes and beat up his little brother, he raps too and I bullshit you not, it's good.
Maybe the Pharrell affiliation is rubbing off but this new song, "Set Me Free" produced by Snake Eyes (here's the link) features Dig spitting about fallopian tubes and shining without dad's helping hand over a super-soulful sample. Definitely worth taking a listen.
Justine and Rev should be proud, let's just hope he avoid a Team Blackout collab anytime soon.
Concert Announcement / News Concert Announcement: Daughtry
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 11:28 AM
Daughtry is scheduled to perform at Time Warner Cable Arena on June 11, with Cavo and Lifehouse. Tickets are on sale on Feb. 6 at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster.
New Releases / News This week's new releases (1/19/2010)
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Wed, Jan 20, 2010 at 11:09 AM
Here's a quick rundown of some of the new albums coming out this week:
Cold War Kids Behave Yourself EP
Eels End Times
Spoon Transference
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Opinion / Mike McCray / News Ringtones need an age max
Posted By Mike McCray on Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 5:11 PM
I swear to God if I hear another corny hit from the '70s or '80s emitting unironically from the purse or belt strap of an old person, I'm going to lose my mind.
Much like the Ed Hardy t-shirt clinging to the unappealing flesh of a walking mid-life crisis, ringtones are just another avenue for those crossing over from being young to old to say, "Hey, I know what the kids are doing."
Being unhip is what we expect from you. It's your role on team life, okay?
Besides, we get it. Middle-age chicks go nuts for neo-soul but the the Maxwell, Robin Thicke and Brian McKnight ringtones really must stop. Having "Pretty Wings" drilled in your head in the summer time wasn't especially terrible but now it's mind-numbing. Not a bad song, just annoying.
News New Smashing Pumpkins songs
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Tue, Jan 19, 2010 at 12:49 PM
Smashing Pumpkings (aka, Billy Corgan and the other guys) are starting to release new songs on the band's Web site. They're free.
Yesterday, they released "Widow Wake My Mind." It's a little more pop than I'd expect to hear from the band. The four-and-a-half minute track has a hint of '70s in there... nothing fancy in the lyrics.
The first song released for the new album was "Song for a Son." It came out in December and is a mellow track that starts out acoustic and slowly builds into more of a classic rock riff.
Both songs are part of the ongoing 44-track project called Teagarden by Kaleidyscope.
All the tracks will eventually be released as 4-song EPs.
Monday, January 18, 2010
News / On TV / Awards Music winners at the Golden Globes
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Mon, Jan 18, 2010 at 12:06 PM
In case you missed last night's Golden Globes presentation, here are the winners in the music categories:
Original Score
Michael Giacchino, Up
Original Song
"The Weary Kind," Crazy Heart; music and lyrics by Ryan Bingham and T-Bone Burnett
Friday, January 15, 2010
News 'Pants on the Ground' - on Idol, by 'Neil Young'
Posted By Jeff Hahne on Fri, Jan 15, 2010 at 6:04 PM
The other night on American Idol, a 62-year-old tried to audition for the competition and sang an original song:
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Last night on Jimmy Fallon's show, the host, as Neil Young covered the song. Damn fine impression. Check it out here.
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Rain doesn't dampen the party with Kesha and Macklemore
Both sets cut short as storms roll through Charlotte, N.C.
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Live review: Fiona Apple, The Fillmore (9/26/2012) 16
Fans ate it up, but it was a trainwreck of tragic and frustrating proportions.
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Frank Ocean tops Village Voice Pazz & Jop poll
Annual critics list creates requisite buzz
