In the early 2000s, the indie sleaze trend emerged as a defining cultural and fashion movement, blending ’70s and ’80s electro-rock influences with a distinct aesthetic that stood in stark contrast to mainstream styles of the time. This movement was characterized by a raw, edgy look that included imprecise eyeliner, high-flash photography, and deliberately tousled […]
Read MoreThe 1990s marked a golden era for country music, producing some of the genre’s most memorable songs and iconic artists. From heartfelt ballads to boot-stomping anthems, the 90s saw a diverse range of talents that left an indelible mark on the country music landscape. Let’s take a journey back in time and celebrate the top […]
Read MoreSpain is a country renowned for its vibrant culture, passionate people, and pulsating music scene. From the lively streets of Barcelona to the sunny shores of Valencia, music festivals in Spain are an integral part of the cultural fabric. These events showcase a diverse range of musical genres, drawing crowds from across the globe to […]
Read MoreRock and roll, a genre that emerged as a cultural phenomenon in the mid-20th century, not only transformed the music scene but also left an indelible mark on men’s fashion, particularly in the realm of hairstyles. From the slicked-back pompadours of Elvis Presley to the rebellious shaggy locks of Mick Jagger, the evolution of rock […]
Read MoreSpain has been on the international summer music festivals radar for some time now, and recently it has expanded its variety range. The country was and remains to be a paradise for EDM, House, and electronic music lovers. But events such as Barcelona Primavera Sound Music Festival and Mad Cool in Madrid have proven Spanish […]
Read MoreFor about two decades now, Barcelona music festival Primavera Sound has been consistently giving us top-notch performances with over 50 hours of live music by the best of the rock, pop, and dance music scene. Primavera Sound is one of the most acclaimed music festivals in Spain. Since its first edition in 2001, the festival has […]
Read MoreOn Semper Femina, Laura Marling explores the lives of the exceptional women in her orbit as protagonists of their own stories, separate from the Male Gaze. It is tempting – perhaps even unavoidable – to decipher works of art based on title tracks. After all, why would the artist name their work after a single […]
Read MoreFebruary tends to be kind of a hard, dark month for much of the United States – it’s cold, days are short, and things can get lonely if you don’t have love in your life, around V-Day. To commemorate it is almost over, we’ve got some hard and dark sounds —this is your music review […]
Read MoreHip-hop is full of false binaries – East Coast/West Coast; Old School/Nu Skool; Street/Club; Male/Female; Gay/Straight, and, all too often, never the twain shall meet. Superstar Top 40 Hip-Hop artists like Drake, The Weeknd, and Nicki Minaj broadcast the intricacies of celebrity like some crystalline Fortress Of Solitude, faces as perfectly presented as some ceramic […]
Read MorePortland, Or. is a complicated, layered, and nuanced place. Beneath the facade of being a millennial paradise, Portland’s rooted in the blue collar industry of yesteryear, as one of the Pacific Northwest’s most bustling port towns. Even Portland’s reputation as being a hub for underground culture came about due to the economic downturn of the […]
Read MoreChance The Rapper – Coloring Book – Album Review Considering hip-hop’s roots in the pavement and asphalt of the urban environment, there is a certain crossover with the “hard living school of hard knocks”, as a lot of rappers, producers, and DJs are forced to live outside of the law to get by. Groups like […]
Read MoreBrian Eno‘s The Ship (Warp Records) is like a libretti for Snowpiercer, or J. G. Ballard/Ben Wheatley’s High Rise – imagining society as a vessel lost at sea, forever drifting through endless, featureless landscapes. Trying to conceptualize or visualize society is a tricky business, especially in these uncertain mercurial times. Society changes in a nanosecond, […]
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