Cold War Kids released their fifth album on Oct. 21. Sadly, none of the band’s albums have lived up to the high praises of their debut, Robbers & Cowards. With the exit of their lead guitarist in 2012 and drummer in 2013, the band has faced some of the most devastating obstacles within a group. In a…
Daniel Radcliffe raps Blackalicious’ “Alphabet Aerobics”
Magic is real. Last night, Daniel Radcliffe stopped by “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” to talk about his new movie, “Horns” (which looks bonkers). More importantly, he divulged that he has a passion for rap music and was challenged by Fallon to rap Blackalicious’ “Alphabet Aerobics” on stage. The results are everything. Watch below.
Listen: Nicki Minaj: “Only”
Harajuku Barbie Nicki Minaj released another single off her upcoming album, The Pinkprint. The single, titled “Only,” features the rapper’s label mates Drake and Lil’ Wayne and vocals by Chris Brown. The cover art for the single was released via Minaj’s instagram on Sunday and the single premiered on iHeartRadio early Tuesday (Oct. 28). The single comes…
Hamilton Leithauser premieres new video for “5 AM”
Former frontman of rock bands The Recoys and The Walkmen, Hamilton Leithauser released the video for the track “5AM” off his solo album, Black Hours. The vocals of the video have been described by The Atlantic as “a singer making a compelling case for a place among the great vocalists of American music.” And they are…
Hulaween 2014: Judah & the Lion x Vinyl Mag
When Judah & the Lion emerged into the Athens music scene, they took it by storm. Virtually unknown to most, the boys swept in selling out numerous shows and gaining more and more fans every time they paid a visit. One listen, and you can hear the influence of each of their youths. Judah Akers in his…
Top Five Things Not to Miss at Hulaween 2014
The String Cheese Incident returns to The Spirit of Suwannee Music Park this Halloween weekend to host the second annual Suwannee Hulaween, and it’s pretty hard for us to contain our excitement! In addition to three nights and seven sets of Cheese, this spirited lineup boasts the likes of Thievery Corporation, Big Gigantic, Beats Antique,…
Little Big Town: ‘Pain Killer’
Little Big Town released their much-anticipated album, Pain Killer, on Oct. 21. The group has been paying their dues since 1998 and just recently became a household name with their first Top 10 song, “Little White Church,” in 2010. They didn’t earn the title of a No. 1 song until 2012 with the infamous “Pontoon.” The same…
Hamilton Leithauser x Vinyl Video
You may know him from his gig as the lead singer of The Walkmen for over a decade, but Hamilton Leithauser still has a lot to offer musically, even with the 2013 break up (okay, fine – “hiatus”) of his previous band. Now a solo artist, Leithauser has already released an album, Black Hours, under his own…
Street Style Profile: Andrew Lam
This week we’re happy to feature a little taste of the style of art student/secret gamer, Andrew Lam. Andrew is one of those guys who just exudes cool without knowing it – the kind of guy well suited for the streets of NYC. He tackles pattern mixing like he just don’t care- and pulls it…
Hulaween 2014: Art Director Andy Carroll x Vinyl Mag
Adorned with Spanish moss-draped oak trees and nestled on the shady banks of the black Suwannee River, The Spirit of Suwannee Music Park is naturally the ideal setting for a Halloween weekend extravaganza. This year, the 800-acre venue will once again transform into a festive playground for the Second Annual Suwanee Hulaween. Last year, the…