<![CDATA[Ecollegetimes - Music RSS]]> /se/ecollegetimes-music-rss-1.487997 en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 60 <![CDATA[With Spotify and its ilk, there’s no ‘my’ in music anymore ]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/music/with-spotify-and-its-ilk-there-s-no-my-in-music-anymore-1.2740442 Randall Roberts, Los Angeles Times
By: Randall Roberts, Los Angeles Times

 

LOS ANGELES — I am sitting on a couch facing two turntables, a DJ mixer, a dual-drive CD player/ recorder, a cassette deck and a wireless two-terrabyte hard drive half full of music — ...

]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 1.2740442 Music   LOS ANGELES — I am sitting on a couch facing two turntables, a DJ mixer, a dual-drive CD player/ recorder, a cassette deck and a wireless two-terrabyte hard drive half full of music — ...]]> Randall Roberts, Los Angeles Times Music <![CDATA[Local MCs Showcase Impressive Talent on 'Earsweat Drops']]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/music/local-mcs-showcase-impressive-talent-on-earsweat-drops-1.2740371 Ana Anguiano, College Times

If you’ve ever wondered what the Phoenix hip-hop scene had to offer, now’s your chance to fully immerse yourself. Earsweat Records has released a compilation album highlighting 14 of its artists...

]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 1.2740371 Music Earsweat Records has released a compilation album highlighting 14 of its artists...]]> Ana Anguiano, College Times Music <![CDATA[Suckers Get Playful on 'Candy Salad']]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/music/suckers-get-playful-on-candy-salad-1.2740369 Ana Anguiano, College Times

There aren’t enough single word band names. Suckers is a fabulous band name, and they’ve got the musical chops to back it up. Their sophomore album Candy Salad is a nice sit-down-and-occasionally-dance party album....

]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 1.2740369 Music Ana Anguiano, College Times Music <![CDATA[Suckers Strive to Sound Like No Other While Starving in Brooklyn
 ]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/music/suckers-strive-to-sound-like-no-other-while-starving-in-brooklyn-1.2740367 Ana Anguiano • College Times

It has been a year since Suckers toured nationally, but now they’re ready to get back on the road with their fun, inventive and trippy sophomore album, Candy Salad. Band mates Austin Fisher, Quinn Walker, and Pan grew up in the Connecticut su...

]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 1.2740367 Music Ana Anguiano • College Times Music <![CDATA[The Black Keys play in a new arena ]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/music/the-black-keys-play-in-a-new-arena-1.2740330 Chris Riemenschneider, Star Tribune (Minneapolis)
By: Chris Riemenschneider, Star Tribune (Minneapolis)

 

MINNEAPOLIS — Sometimes the good bands do win. Hard-working, underground rock groups can come up through the grimy ranks of small clubs, put 300,000 miles on a tour van and wind up bre...

]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 1.2740330 Music   MINNEAPOLIS — Sometimes the good bands do win. Hard-working, underground rock groups can come up through the grimy ranks of small clubs, put 300,000 miles on a tour van and wind up bre...]]> Chris Riemenschneider, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Music <![CDATA[Black Keys announce Phoenix show on October 9, tickets on sale Friday]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/music/black-keys-announce-phoenix-show-on-october-9-tickets-on-sale-friday-1.2740306

The Black Keys will extend their worldwide tour in support of El Camino with the addition of U.S. dates in October including the Staples Center in Los Angeles, the famed Santa Barbara Bowl and US and n...

]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 1.2740306 Music Music <![CDATA[The Donkeys Revive Sitar Rock]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/music/the-donkeys-revive-sitar-rock-1.2740218 Ana Anguiano • College Times

It’s tempting to call The Donkeys a surf-rock band, but that would be selling them short. The San Diego-based group is as fun as you might imagine, if not more. Their music is smooth and laidback...

]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 1.2740218 Music laidback...]]> Ana Anguiano • College Times Music <![CDATA[Britney Spears and Demi Lovato poised to join ‘X Factor’ ]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/music/britney-spears-and-demi-lovato-poised-to-join-x-factor-1.2740204 Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times
By: Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times

 

LOS ANGELES — After weeks of speculation, it looks like Britney Spears and Demi Lovato are on their way to the judges panel on Fox’s “The X Factor.” Spears has been a rumored front-r...

]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 1.2740204 Music   LOS ANGELES — After weeks of speculation, it looks like Britney Spears and Demi Lovato are on their way to the judges panel on Fox’s “The X Factor.” Spears has been a rumored front-r...]]> Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times Music <![CDATA[Rock star Phil Collins’ latest gig: collector of Alamo artifacts ]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/music/rock-star-phil-collins-latest-gig-collector-of-alamo-artifacts-1.2740203 Steve Campbell, McClatchy Newspapers
By: Steve Campbell, McClatchy Newspapers

 

BUFFALO GAP, Texas — Sandwiched between two respected Texas historians on a hard church pew, the compact Englishman looks nervous, stroking his ]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 1.2740203 Music   BUFFALO GAP, Texas — Sandwiched between two respected Texas historians on a hard church pew, the compact Englishman looks nervous, stroking his Steve Campbell, McClatchy Newspapers Music <![CDATA[The Swedes Never Cease to Amaze, Smile's 'A Flash in the Night' is Further Proof]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/music/the-swedes-never-cease-to-amaze-smile-s-a-flash-in-the-night-is-further-proof-1.2739920 Ana Anguiano, College Times

Smile is a project that belongs to Björn Yttling from Peter Bjorn and ' John and Joakim and nb...

]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 1.2739920 Music Björn Yttling from Peter Bjorn &' John and Joakim&nb...]]> Ana Anguiano, College Times Music <![CDATA[Emily Wells Has Her Hands in a Bit of Everything]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/music/emily-wells-has-her-hands-in-a-bit-of-everything-1.2739918 Ana Anguiano • College Times

Emily Wells is a very passionate and very talented woman. A powerhouse all on her own, she plays keyboards, violin, drums, cello and even directed her own music video. While being onstage is easy and rewarding for Wells, touring certainly isn’t. Travel...

]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 1.2739918 Music Ana Anguiano • College Times Music <![CDATA[Iconic axman Slash is still rockin’ and finally drama-free ]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/music/iconic-axman-slash-is-still-rockin-and-finally-drama-free-1.2739896 Jon Bream, Star Tribune (Minneapolis)
By: Jon Bream, Star Tribune (Minneapolis)

 

MINNEAPOLIS — The controversial Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction of Guns N’ Roses is behind him. So, too, are Scott Weiland and Velvet Revolver. Finally, Slash can enjoy life in a ...

]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 1.2739896 Music   MINNEAPOLIS — The controversial Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction of Guns N’ Roses is behind him. So, too, are Scott Weiland and Velvet Revolver. Finally, Slash can enjoy life in a ...]]> Jon Bream, Star Tribune (Minneapolis) Music <![CDATA[André 3000’s Jimi Hendrix biopic underway without estate support ]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/music/andre-3000-s-jimi-hendrix-biopic-underway-without-estate-support-1.2739895 Gerrick D. Kennedy, Los Angeles Times
By: Gerrick D. Kennedy, Los Angeles Times

 

LOS ANGELES — When it was announced that André Benjamin — better known as Outkast’s André 3000 — would be portraying legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix in a biopic, it put to rest years ...

]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 1.2739895 Music   LOS ANGELES — When it was announced that André Benjamin — better known as Outkast’s André 3000 — would be portraying legendary guitarist Jimi Hendrix in a biopic, it put to rest years ...]]> Gerrick D. Kennedy, Los Angeles Times Music <![CDATA[George Sarah Composes His Own Soundtrack for a Change]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/music/george-sarah-composes-his-own-soundtrack-for-a-change-1.2739770 Ana Anguiano • College Times

George Sarah made a name for himself composing music for television and film, but when he found himself wanting more he got to work. Who Sleep the Sleep of Peace is the result of his labors. A mix of electronic and classical sounds, Sarah’s s...

]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 1.2739770 Music Ana Anguiano • College Times Music <![CDATA[John Doe and Exene Cervenka just go with it on first duo album ]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/music/john-doe-and-exene-cervenka-just-go-with-it-on-first-duo-album-1.2739385 Randy Lewis, Los Angeles Times
By: Randy Lewis, Los Angeles Times

 

ORANGE, Calif. — “Zen and the Art of Punk Rock”? If anyone were utterly qualified to write such a book, it would be John Doe and his longtime musical partner and ex-wife, Exene Cerve...

]]> Tue, 8 May 2012 1.2739385 Music   ORANGE, Calif. — “Zen and the Art of Punk Rock”? If anyone were utterly qualified to write such a book, it would be John Doe and his longtime musical partner and ex-wife, Exene Cerve...]]> Randy Lewis, Los Angeles Times Music <![CDATA[Norah Jones says ‘Little Broken Hearts’ is a ‘natural evolution’ ]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/music/norah-jones-says-little-broken-hearts-is-a-natural-evolution-1.2739100 Chris Barton, Los Angeles Times
By: Chris Barton, Los Angeles Times

 

LOS ANGELES — Mention that Norah Jones has a new record and most likely an aural picture emerges. Maybe it’s a hazard of success or having such a recognizable, lightly sanded voice, bu...

]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 1.2739100 Music   LOS ANGELES — Mention that Norah Jones has a new record and most likely an aural picture emerges. Maybe it’s a hazard of success or having such a recognizable, lightly sanded voice, bu...]]> Chris Barton, Los Angeles Times Music <![CDATA[Nick Lowe says his signature song isn’t all that great ]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/music/nick-lowe-says-his-signature-song-isn-t-all-that-great-1.2738764 Brad Buchholz, Austin American-Statesman
By: Brad Buchholz, Austin American-Statesman

 

AUSTIN, Texas — Forty years ago, British musician Nick Lowe wrote “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding” — a song that stands tall for humanity in a callous world. Few...

]]> Fri, 4 May 2012 1.2738764 Music   AUSTIN, Texas — Forty years ago, British musician Nick Lowe wrote “(What’s So Funny ‘Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding” — a song that stands tall for humanity in a callous world. Few...]]> Brad Buchholz, Austin American-Statesman Music <![CDATA[Thrice Gets in a Last Hurrah Before an Indefinite Hiatus]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/music/thrice-gets-in-a-last-hurrah-before-an-indefinite-hiatus-1.2738496 Ana Anguiano • College Times

It’s hard to believe the California rock band Thrice has been together for over 13 years. They’ve created eight albums and tirelessly toured the world together.Singer and guitarist Dustin and ...

]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 1.2738496 Music together.Singer and guitarist Dustin&...]]> Ana Anguiano • College Times Music <![CDATA[Springsteen’s tour likely to resonate in Europe, where hard times mirror angst in songs ]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/music/springsteen-s-tour-likely-to-resonate-in-europe-where-hard-times-mirror-angst-in-songs-1.2738451 Jim Beckerman, The Record (Hackensack N.J.)
By: Jim Beckerman, The Record (Hackensack N.J.)

 

HACKENSACK, N.J. — It was a gangplank moment for Bruce Springsteen: a last wave to New Jersey from the decks of Newark’s Prudential Center before his “Wrecking Ball” tour descends on E...

]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 1.2738451 Music   HACKENSACK, N.J. — It was a gangplank moment for Bruce Springsteen: a last wave to New Jersey from the decks of Newark’s Prudential Center before his “Wrecking Ball” tour descends on E...]]> Jim Beckerman, The Record (Hackensack N.J.) Music <![CDATA[M83’s Anthony Gonzalez: ‘I needed to put myself in danger’ ]]> http://www.ecollegetimes.com/music/m83-s-anthony-gonzalez-i-needed-to-put-myself-in-danger-1.2738450 Greg Kot, Chicago Tribune
By: Greg Kot, Chicago Tribune

 

CHICAGO — Anthony Gonzalez grew up in Antibes in the South of France. The Mediterranean resort town is one of the most beautiful places in Europe, and Gonzalez says he had “the perfect...

]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 1.2738450 Music   CHICAGO — Anthony Gonzalez grew up in Antibes in the South of France. The Mediterranean resort town is one of the most beautiful places in Europe, and Gonzalez says he had “the perfect...]]> Greg Kot, Chicago Tribune Music