Doing a cover of someone else’s song can sometimes be harder than doing an original. There’s a challenge of making…
Genres: SYNTHPOP
Originally known for its mark in the 1980s is the music genre that has made its way back for a…
Why We Are Obsessed with John Newman’s Style of Music
One of the biggest artists to come into the spotlight today is 23 year old British singer John Newman. Although…
Video Style: Ellie Goulding-“Goodness Gracious”
Ellie Goulding’s latest video for her single “Goodness Gracious” is electrifying and an 80s dream. Shot in L.A., Ellie takes…
ON RADAR: Gemini Club
Originally from Chicago, Illinois is the electronica band Gemini Club. The band consists of Tom Gavin (vocals), Gordan Bramli (DJ),…
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…
Festival Lineups 2014
With all these lineup announcements, it’s time to make some decisions. Many large-scale festivals in America are overlapping in their…
Foster the People Announce New Album “Supermodel”
It has been almost three years since Foster the People released their debut album “Torches” back in 2011 and fans…
ON RADAR: The Orwells
Originally from Elmhurst, Illinois is the rock band known as The Orwells. The band consists of singer Mario Cuomo, guitarist…
ON RADAR: Twenty One Pilots
Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun are the duo that make up this lovely band called Twenty One Pilots. Over the…
Artist Spotlight: Macklemore
We know him as the man who can find a good deal when thrift shopping, believes in equality when it…
From Outkast to Lorde, Coachella 2014 Has a Hefty Lineup
Coachella announced their lineup for 2014 last night, and like we said last week the Outkast reunion will be headlining…
Coachella 2014 Lineup Announced
The lineup for the Coachella Music & Arts Festival 2014 has been released. Initial confirmations of Arcade Fire and Outkast…
Manchester Orchestra Members Record Solo Tracks For Charity Record
Three of the five piece parts of Manchester Orchestra have recorded tracks to be released along with a new LP Records…
ON RADAR: Jake Bugg
English singer/songwriter Jake Bugg began his music career back in 2011. Bugg grew up with parents who both had musical…
Pixies Release EP-2
Alternative rock band the Pixies are following up their recent release of EP-1 with a similar named EP known as…
Outkast Reunion Confirmed for 2014
Like we’ve all been anticipating, the rumors are true. It has been confirmed that Big Boi and Andre 3000 will…
Ten Songs to Empower You In 2014
Every new years people all over the world make resolutions for the upcoming year. From getting in shape to getting…
Top Albums of 2013
Before we move onto 2014, B-Sides is taking a look back at the best albums of 2013!
Top Songs of 2013
As the year 2013 comes to an end, B-Sides is taking a look back at what songs were popular during…
Top Five New Year’s Playlist
From uplifting and motivational, to sad and depressing, New Year’s is always filled with emotion. Some people are sad to be…
The Five Best and Worst Christmas Songs
Merry Christmas from B-Sides! Christmas is all about having fun and being cheery but you can’t deny some songs just…
Music From Across the Pond In 2013
One of the beauties of internet and technology is that we get to experience foreign culture without leaving the comfort…
B-Sides On-Air: Weekend Highlights 12/21/13 – Interview with The Naked and Famous, Echosmith
B-Sides On-Air is broadcast on KBCW-44/cable 12 in the San Francisco Bay Area every Saturday night after SNL at 1a.…
Fashion Analysis: Taylor Swift Parties with New Bestie Lorde
Taylor Swift celebrated her 24th birthday earlier this month with an Australian garden party–and new best friend Lorde in tow.…
A Very Indie Christmas: Top 10 Alternative Holiday Playlist
B-Sides is wrapping up 2013 with the perfect holiday playlist! For those of you who are tired of the traditional…
Jason Lancaster Going Solo
You may recognize Jason Lancaster as being one of the founding members of Mayday Parade. More recently, after unknown reasons…
ON RADAR: Kevin Devine & The Goddamn Band
Brooklyn singer/songwriter Kevin Devine and his backing band known as The Goddamn Band, released not one, but two new albums! Bubblegum and Bulldozer…
Three Leading Ladies of 2013
2013 brought to the world the attention of many great new talents. Some brought back old styles and some brought…
B-Sides On-Air: Weekend Highlights 12/14/13 – Interview – The 1975, Smallpools
B-Sides On-Air is broadcast on KBCW-44/cable 12 in the San Francisco Bay Area every Saturday night after SNL at 1a.…
Beyoncé Drops New Self-titled Album
Beyoncé may not be classified in the alternative music genre, but she showed some of that punk rock attitude by…
ON RADAR: TV Ghost
Indiana indie rock band TV Ghost, originally came together in 2006. With their many bandmate changes throughout the years the…
Five Songs That Brought the 80’s Back To 2013
As 2013 comes to an end it’s time for us to look back and reflect about what this year was…
ON RADAR: Mary Lambert
Mary Lambert may not be a household name but she deserves the recognition. You may have heard her singing along…
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