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MUSIC VIDEO: “Magic” by Coldplay
I’m sure by now everyone’s heard the catchy new love song by Coldplay entitled “Magic”. In case you haven’t, this…
Album Review: Cope by Manchester Orchestra
Indie hard-rockers Manchester Orchestra have done it again with their newest album, Cope. The new record is more of the same for…
ALBUM REVIEW: Forcefield by Tokyo Police Club
For those of you who haven’t already heard, indie-rockers Tokyo Police Club are back with their first album since 2010’s…
SXSW 2014: Final Thoughts
Now that SXSW is over and everyone has had time to recover, let us take some time out to really…
PHOTOS: SXSW 2014 Highlights
Another year of SXSW wrapped this weekend, showing locals and tourists why Austin is Live Music Capital of the World.…
ALBUM REVIEW: Supermodel by Foster the People
Pop-sensation Foster the People rode a meteoric rise to fame with their insanely catchy tune “Pumped Up Kicks”. Blending their…
SXSW 2014 March 15th Review
Saturday seemed to come impossibly fast, as SXSW comes to its ending weekend. Thousands of people roamed the streets looking…
SXSW 2014 March 14th Review
Friday at SXSW proved itself to be crazy. As more and more people showed up for the weekend the crowds…
SXSW 2014 March 13th Review
SXSW 2014 is still in full swing and music has completely taken over. Walking anywhere in the downtown area of…
SXSW 2014 Music Recap So Far
SXSW is in full swing now and we’re just getting into the music portion of it. Already we’ve had surprise…
ALBUM REVIEW: Morning Phase by Beck
Alt-rock icon Beck is set to release his 12th studio album this week and we here at B-Sides were more…
ALBUM REVIEW: Voices – Phantogram
To say that we have been eagerly awaiting Phantogram’s new album would be an understatement. The electro-pop duo are back…
The Night That Changed America: A Beatles Tribute
The Beatles made history when they appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show 50 years ago on February 9th, 1964! In…
Superbowl 2014 Halftime Show Review
Among the many famous musicians who have performed during the Superbowl halftime show, Bruno Mars and The Red Hot Chili…
ALBUM REVIEW: Transgender Dysphoria Blues – Against Me
Florida punk band Against Me! are back with their 6th studio album Transgender Dysphoria Blues. This is the band’s first…
Song Spotlight – Best Day Of My Life
It’s happened to all of us. A commercial starts airing and even though you may not even be paying attention,…
ALBUM REVIEW: Snow Globe by Erasure
British synth pop duo Erasure have just released their 15th studio album Snow Globe this month. It is a Holiday album that…
Fun Fun Fun Fest 2013-Day Three Review
As Sunday comes to and end so does Fun Fun Fun Fest for 2013. Lucky for everyone the weather was…
Fun Fun Fun Fest 2013-Day Two Review
Day two of Fun Fun Fun Fest and we are still hanging in there. The long days and endless music…
Fun Fun Fun Fest 2013-Day One Review
Day one of Fun Fun Fun Fest proved to be a great beginning to what we hope will continue to…
ALBUM REVIEW: Demonstration by Tinie Tempah
English rapper Tinie Tempah has just released his second full length album Demonstration this past week! The new album depicts…
ALBUM REVIEW: Matangi by M.I.A.
When first listening to Matangi your ears are instantly hit with a wave of loud synthesizers, electronic beats, and Indian music instrumentation,…
ALBUM REVIEW: Magpie and the Dandelion by The Avett Brothers
Folk bluegrass band The Avett Brothers are back again with yet another amazing album, Magpie and the Dandelion. Produced by…
ALBUM REVIEW: Free Your Mind by Cut Copy
Cut Copy is an electronic/dance band hailing from Australia. Formed in 2001, “Free Your Mind” is only their 4th album,…
AFI New Album ‘Burials’ Released
It’s been four years since ‘Crash Love’, and AFI continues to impress with the release of their ninth studio album…
ALBUM REVIEW: Lightning Bolt by Pearl Jam
Although some consider Pearl Jam as one of the pioneering bands of the nineties grunge movement, their latest album Lightning Bolt seems…
A Great Big Pile of Leaves New Music Video “Snack Attack”
Indie-rock band A Great Big Pile of Leaves recently released their music video for the song “Snack Attack.” An upbeat…
PHOTOS: Treasure Island Music Festival 2013
The 2013 installment of the Treasure Island Music Festival showcased many up-and-coming artists alongside headliners Atoms for Peace and…
Is the “New” Paul McCartney New Enough?
Paul McCartney. He is the Guinness World Record holder as the most successful musician and composer in pop music history.…
New Albums to Check Out
It seems every week I eagerly await for Tuesday to arrive, not because it means Monday is over, but for…
ALBUM REVIEW: Days Are Gone By HAIM
LA girl band HAIM began their indie pop adventure back in 2006. The band consists of the Haim sisters —…
ALBUM REVIEW: Bitter Rivals by Sleigh Bells
New York noise pop duo Sleigh Bells, released their third studio album Bitter Rivals today. The music project began in 2008 and…
PHOTOS: Austin City Limits Music Festival 2013 – Day Three
Day three of the first weekend of the Austin City Limits Music Festival was just as energetic as the first…
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