Foo Fighters' newest album makes for letdown
(11/11/14 7:14am)
After three years of waiting for Foo Fighters to come out with a new album, fans may have been disappointed with the release of “Sonic Highways” this Monday.
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After three years of waiting for Foo Fighters to come out with a new album, fans may have been disappointed with the release of “Sonic Highways” this Monday.
Ever since I can remember, music has been an enormous part of my life. The largest influence on my musical tastes came from my father, who always filled our house with jazz, funk, international and many other types of music. On the Stone Age Bachelor Pad, I draw from the music of my childhood, presenting the listener with an eclectic collection of music from around the world. One week I might play African funk, the next Brazilian jazz and the next '60s folk. This set in particular encompasses a percussive journey from '70s funk all the way to Brazilian nylon-stringed jazz, allowing the listener to experience raw syncopated grooves from several musical traditions.
Fratmouth is a noise rock band. That much is clear. But the other operations and capabilities of one of Columbia’s newer music groups remain mysterious. With of Gabe Crawford on guitar, Connor Brunson on drums and Derry Child, formerly known as Pedro Lopez DeVictoria, on vocals, the trio played one of their first official shows at Conundrum Music Hall Saturday night.
The '60s and '70s were a tumultuous time in American history, and its music reflected that — prominent musicians of the time turned to psychedelic and spiritual themes, and the results could be wildly experimental. However, the period also featured the rise of Motown Records, and the accompanying boom period for funk, soul and R&B. Always compelling, the open emotion of the music led to mournful ballads, as in Bettye Lavette's "I'm Not The One," and righteous crowdpleasers, such as Irma Thomas' "Breakaway." Enjoy this window into the past of American soul, also known as what rappers sample.
Taylor Swift has done it again. Known for her irresistible, catchy tunes about personal relationships, the pop singer released her fifth studio album “1989” Monday.
“Robbers and Cowards” is what got Cold War Kids over 400 thousand likes on Facebook, but a lot has changed in the eight years since that album was released.
The more literally-inclined of Columbia’s music fans will be in luck this week. Walter Mitty and His Makeshift Orchestra, a folk pop-punk band, will play at the Conundrum Music Hall on Tuesday night.
Foxygen’s third full-length LP, “...And Star Power” is a deluxe, 82-minute long album that leans toward their first release “Take the Kids Off Broadway." The Californian, indie-psych rock duo comprised of Jonathan Rado and Sam France has started to go in an experimental direction in their latest release.
Founded in 1947, WUSC is USC’s non-commercial, student-run radio station and has become a dependent source for unique music in Columbia, but it would not have survived as long as it has without donations from valued listeners.
Aino Jawo and Caroline Hjelt of Icona Pop took the stage Wednesday night at the Colonial Life Arena. Before the show, they sat down with The Daily Gamecock to share some of their favorite experiences as a duo. One thing is clear: these two musicians were meant to perform together.
Sister Hazel, a staple of '90s southern rock and folk, is back and ready to rock The Music Farm in Columbia on Thursday, Oct. 16.
Friday:
For the past three years, Jam Room has brought in a diverse array of bands to host their annual festival. This year's line-up is no different, with acts ranging from indie to alt-country to punk. Here's everything you need to know about main acts Superchunk, Leagues and South Culture on the Skids before you see them live this weekend.
Since "Because the Internet," Childish Gambino (the music alias of actor/comedian Donald Glover) has been experimenting with what hip-hop can be. He's not the first rapper to sing a lot on his albums, and he's not the first to use trippy, beach-psych beats, but he pushes the boundaries of the genre more than most.
Until 2012, Columbia didn’t have a music festival.
On Wednesday night Music Farm Columbia will host local South Carolina musician Tyler Boone as the opener for The Revivalists. The singer-songwriter hails from Charleston, which fits his sound as the coast makes a perfect home for his mix of waterfront, acoustic ballads and jammy soft rock.
Columbia’s music scene is surprisingly bustling, and you only have to look at our local venues to find out why. From new arrival Music Farm to old favorite New Brookland Tavern, Columbia is full of great places to check out bands local and touring alike.
There are musicians, and then there are entertainers. Crown the Cake aims to be both.
Who could have expected that the person keeping rock and roll alive would look like a Tim Burton character?
Plenty of brothers play together as kids, but how many form a band in their 40s?