Whether you just want to see if there are some epic musical festivities in your neck of the woods this summer, or if you want to go out of your way just for the music tourism–here is a list of some of the biggest festivals around the world this summer.   Africa Oppikoppi: August 9-11, [...]

2009 was a big year for hip-hop music. During this year, listeners everywhere, from casual fans to print media to major music label representatives, really felt the impact of online music blogs, which often showcased up-and-coming talent.  For the next year or so, when it came to new artists though, it seemed that people would [...]

To say the least, Coachella this year was by far the best weekend of my life.  It surpassed last year’s festivities and exceeded my expectations tenfold.  It may have been the people or the weather, the crowd or the shows, but regardless it was an event that in my opinion is impossible to surpass.  For [...]

Festivals might seem like the perfect way to see all of your favorite artists and discover many new ones. One look at the initial lineup and one might cry tears of joy at the sight. But the truth is, festivals have one fatal flaw­–conflicts–and Coachella is no stranger to this horrible phenomenon. Many Coachella-goers this [...]

Tonight, two worlds collide to produce sounds of epic proportion. Classical and Hip-Hop, two traditionally separate spheres in the music world, are fearlessly merged by Oakland-based Golden Fetus Records. With an 8 piece classical chamber orchestra featuring deep funk drums and Bay Area hip-hop icons, MC Rico Pabón and Do D.A.T., Great Integration is a [...]

If you’ve listened to music on the radio or on TV recently, chances are that a lot of the songs you’ve heard sound similar. That’s not necessarily anyone’s fault. It’s basically because the same few people are responsible for all the music you hear. It’s been a while since a varied group of talented and [...]