There is one problem that listeners will have with “Come Alive,” an EP by alternative rock group The Gallery, and one problem only: It’s too short.
Author Archives: Andrew Bain
B-sides: _Sasquatch! Music Festival a worthy counterpart to Coachella_
A few weeks ago, the following five words were the five I heard most often. In order from least to greatest frequency, they are: Coachella, Coachella, Coachella, Coachella and Coachella.
Stuff From the Shelf: "Spiders and Webs" by The Alternates
“Spiders and Webs,” an EP by rock band The Alternates, could be described both as pleasantly surprising and disappointing. On the one hand, it’s always a wonderful surprise to hear a largely unknown band release good music. That being said, “Spiders and Webs” failed to entirely cash in on The Alternates’ potential.
_Lana Del Rey’s poor “˜SNL’ performance too, shall pass_
Several years ago, Ashlee Simpson had her infamous “Saturday Night Live” lip-syncing incident, which led to a brief but explosive online chastising.
UCLA Live hosts a medley of performances in the coming months
UCLA’s Royce Hall hosts acts ranging from student organizations to world renowned artists. Royce Hall’s UCLA Live presents performers that travel from around the world.
_B-sides: Breaking from the band_
In the music world, there are two phrases which can at the same time inspire excitement and trepidation in all but the most diehard of a band’s fans: “side project” and “going solo.”
Best of 2011
2011 is officially in the books. It was a year filled both with exciting new musical releases and films.