Fourth annual 'Urban Tour' brings art, music to Main
By Mikelle Street | April 8, 2011Downtown area welcomes urban atmosphere
Downtown area welcomes urban atmosphere
Fans pack arena to see iconic entertainer in local concert Monday night From fedoras to satin suits, from scarves to one woman’s long, straight wig, the purple was never-ending at the Colonial Life Arena Monday night.
Rebecca Black should not be criticized for attempting to achieve stardom Unless you have been living under a rock for the past week, you have probably heard the latest YouTube sensation, Rebecca Black’s “Friday.” And unless you have a taste for campy, Auto-Tuned, preteen music, you’ve probably taken part in some form of making fun of it and the young girl who sings it. I know I certainly did. That is, until I found out a little more about the singer. Black, a 13-year-old aspiring singer, and her mother bought a $2,000 package from a company called Ark Music Factory, a company that specializes in teen music, so that she could get experience making a music video.
Bands take stage at St. Pat’s Day celebration Saturday afternoon The annual St. Pat’s in Five Points festival has been painting the town green ever since it dyed the first fountain 28 years ago. With events like the Get to the Green race and the St. Pat’s Parade, this all-day festival is one of Columbia’s fastest-growing events.
Alternative folk lives in artists Drive-By Truckers, Willie Nelson What is it? Americana has been a part of the music scene since the days of Elvis Presley. However, it did not become a true genre until the 1990s when the new radio format burst across the airwaves.
Girl Talk, Super Mash Bros. among best artists in underplayed brand These days, there are just as many musical genres as there are performing artists.
‘Live music joint’ thanks community, branches out to college students Tin Roof Columbia, “a live music joint,” is offering free lunch Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with no strings attached.
Grammys make statement with Arcade Fire win The Grammy Awards are among the strangest of awards shows, especially in the last handful of years. As the music industry has struggled to adjust to that all-consuming entity “The Internet,” its shows continue to get louder, more elaborate and full of more and more awards.
The 53rd annual Grammy Awards brought together the music biz’s biggest names at the Staples Center in Los Angeles Sunday, with the night’s performances proving to be amazing but the awards going to some surprising recipients.
Alternative country band brings gutsy twang to Columbia A bit less bluegrass than the Avett Brothers and a bit more country than Corey Smith, American Aquarium frequents Columbia with its heartfelt lyrics and unique mix of influences.
Monthly festival draws local talent, audiences
Prog-rock band explores philosophical issues in history, music on debut LP Far from the tired lyrics on ex-lovers and young heartbreak, Senseless Beatings, an alternative/progressive band from Rock Hill, S.C., presents a new breed of rock.The sound is best represented in the tagline for its debut LP: “An exploration of World War II as the event that ended the dialectical movement of history.”
Supervillains play The House, showcase modern island sound Relaxing on their tour bus parked just outside Five Points’ Group Therapy, The Supervillains seem just like regular guys
Local band caters to 20s crowd, writes music on life experiences After only eight months and roughly 10 gigs, A Brighter Life is set to release its debut EP, entitled “Where Tonight Can Go,” at New Brookland Tavern tonight.
Music school class on alternative rock band already full Ever since it first formed in 1985, alternative English rock band Radiohead has been changing the face of music with its innovative experimentation and unique instrumental blends. From "OK Computer" to "Kid A," the band has garnered a large following of fans from every corner of the world and certainly shows no signs of stopping. And now for the first time, USC students can chart Radiohead's musical journey from beginning to end, as the music department has introduced its brand new course, which will focus strictly on Radiohead's impact on the music world.
Richmond, VA band draws on acts like New Found Glory in exploring experiences Growing up, Alex Howard, guitarist and vocalist in the band Conditions, loved New Found Glory, a popular pop-punk band from Florida. When he was around 13, he was able to meet their guitarist, Chad Gilbert, and take a picture with him. Seven years later, as New Found Glory and Conditions began their tour together, Howard was able to remind Gilbert of that day.
T.I., Ghostface Killah among rappers dropping new albums over December T.I. — "No Mercy" (Dec. 7) It's been one tumultuous year for Atlanta-based rapper T.I. After his release from prison late last year, he seemed poised for a comeback, releasing the well received "F--k a Mixtape" and two promising singles, "Get Back Up" and "Castle Walls," from his upcoming album, "No Mercy." That all tumbled down as the rapper was sentenced in October to an 11-month sentence following parole violations. Regardless, "No Mercy" is still slated for release this month and looks set to match the rapper's past commercial and critical successes. Michael Jackson — "Michael" (Dec. 14) Posthumous album releases are nearly always controversial affairs, so one can imagine the uproar surrounding the upcoming release of "Michael" by Michael Jackson. Accordingly, opponents of the release have called into question if the album is respectful to the late musician, if the production is in line with his intents and even if the vocals are actually Jackson's own (they are, we're assured). While buyers shouldn't expect "Michael" to be the new "Thriller," it's hard to resist a new collection of the singer's previously unreleased work. Ghostface Killah — "Apollo Kids" (Dec. 14) In addition to his work as a member of classic rap group The Wu-Tang Clan, Ghostface Killah has built a solo career that's notable and significant in its own right. Indeed, after releasing both his solo record "Ghostdini: Wizard of Poetry in Emerald City" last year and "Wu-Massacre," a collaboration with fellow Wu-Tang Clan members Method Man and Raekwon, earlier this year — both to favorable reviews — Ghostface is back with "Apollo Kids," the rapper's ninth solo album. The rapper has a knack for quality production and insightful lyrics, and his latest release is sure to provide nothing less. Celebration — "Hello Paradise" (Dec. 22) Katrina Ford and Sean Antanaitis are a prolific duo. The husband and wife duo has worked together on projects such as Jaks, Love Life, Birdland, and most recently, Celebration. Celebration joins the two with percussionist David Bergander for a sound marked by unique experimentation, a broad variety of sounds and is consistently engaging listening throughout. The group's third effort, "Hello Paradise," promises much the same, as preview tracks feature an eclectic mix of organs, synthesizers, cymbals, drums and Ford's incredibly dynamic vocals.