A band’s first headlining tour is a turning point in its career. To begin as an opening act is good experience, but to be playing for a crowd that came specifically for you is something entirely different. It’s one of the first indicators that a band is on its way to “making it.” Dr. Dog, […]
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Rockin’ with Randolph
Hollywood is a tough business. Many young, optimistic entertainers relocate to Los Angeles with dreams of success, but in this huge and often impersonal city there seems to be little room for new talent. One student, however, is proof that Los Angeles, the heart of the entertainment industry, can still make dreams come true. Ryan […]
Soundbite: Lily Allen
Lily Allen “Alright, Still” CAPITOL RECORDS Lily Allen has been touted as the quintessential MySpace success story, gaining thousands of fans by uploading her songs to the pervasive social networking site. For months we’ve been able to stream her entire album online, and many have seen her music video for “Smile” playing round-the-clock on mtvU. […]
iPhone may rekindle gadget frenzy ““ at a price
Forget the Blackberry. Forget the Sidekick. There’s a new device in town. Five years ago, the iPod changed the way we listen to music. Now, Apple may have done it again. Apple cofounder and CEO Steve Jobs unveiled the new iPhone on Jan. 9, an all-in-one mega-device that combines an 8 GB iPod with a […]