Tag: music
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Exclusive Interview with DJ and Producer Goldroom (Josh Legg)
If you’re a fan of EDM and you’re not listening to Los Angeles based DJ and producer Goldroom (Josh Legg), you’re missing out. Last week, Goldroom and his live band came to NYC to perform at Rough Trade and the Bowery Ballroom with Chela, an Australian alt-pop singer whose vocals are featured in his song…
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Exclusive Interview with Chela @ Rough Trade NYC
On Wednesday night, the Australian alt-pop goddess that is Chela performed live with Goldroom at Rough Trade in NYC. Fans of EDM might know Chela for hits such as “Fifteen” and “Romanticise.” Her latest single, “Zero,” released in March, features 80s melodies and soft vocals that are very reminiscent of old school funk. After her…
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#AmexEverydayLIVE: Maroon 5 Performs “Maps” for the First Time at the Bowery Ballroom
On Friday night, the Maroon 5 concert streamed live on amexeverydaylive.com from the Bowery Ballroom in NYC. The band opened with “One More Night.” a single from their album Overexposed. The intro was a brilliant, stripped down version of the song’s hook. Adam Levine looked very summer in his red palm tree print button down…
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2014 Summer Dance Party Playlist
Summer is here, and you know what that means? It’s party time! And what’s a party without a hip twirling, booty shakin’ dance party playlist? Here are 20 danceable songs for your summer 2014 dance party: 1. Rock That Body, Black Eyed Peas: You can’t just stand in the corner and pretend no one will notice…
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This Week In Music: Ed Sheeran’s “Bloodstream”
Well, it seems like Mr. Sheeran’s bleeding chemicals these days. Ed Sheeran has released three songs (“Bloodstream,” “Don’t” and “Afire Love”) from his upcoming album, x (Multiply), giving fans a taste of what to expect from his latest project. “Bloodstream” begins with an acoustic guitar melody, accompanied by Sheeran’s deep humming that plays continuously after…
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Album Review: The Ready Set’s ‘The Bad & The Better’
The Ready Set is back with some new sounds just in time for summer 2014! The album, titled The Bad & The Better, was released today, May 27th. The Bad & The Better is a wonderful concoction of fun, medium tempo pop beats and heartwarming ballads. The two singles on this album are “Give Me Your…
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This Week in Music: ‘Frozen’ Soundtrack’s “Let It Go” Gets an EDM Makeover
So, is this one by Adele Dazeem? It appears that the infamous “Let it Go” by Idina Menzel from the Frozen soundtrack got remixed and remastered by EDM artist Armin van Buuren. This remix is part of a new Disney album called DConstructed, an album full of awesome Disney songs remixed by some of EDM’s…
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Hofstra Spring Music Fest 2014
Hofstra University’s Spring Music Fest 2014 did not fail to bring out the dancing fool in me. If you follow me on Spotify, you’ll notice that I listen to a lot of alternative rock and pop music. Hence, this year’s lineup of ASTR, Vic Mensa, SZA, and Young the Giant made me extremely excited. The…
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This Week in Music: Shakira is on Fire in “Empire” Music Video
This is the empire, and Shakira is our empress. The music video for Shakira’s single “Empire” off of her brand new self-titled album Shakira. is very different from her usual style. Although this video lacks Shakira’s infamous sexy hip shaking, the beautiful vocals and glorious camera work make this one of her best projects yet.…
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Spring 2014 Workout Playlist
Spring is finally here, and it’s time to shed all the blubber you gained during the winter to keep you warm! Getting toned and fit for the summer months could be quite the challenge, but bringing some music along might make your workout more enjoyable. Whether you’re jogging, lifting weights, running on a treadmill, or…
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