Check out a new video for RATKING’s track, “So Sick Stories,” which features King Krule. Let the game of thrones begin…
Children of the Stones: ‘The Stars and the Silence’
Extended Play, the first EP released by the collaboration of Mark Van Hoen (of Black Hearted Brother, Seefeel, Locust, Scala) and Martin Maeers, has proved only to be a tease- the best is still yet to come. Children of the Stones is the new project from Van Hoen and Maeers, and they will release their…
Products for Bright-Hued Hair
As my senior year of college is fast approaching, the little devil on my shoulder keeps whispering into my ear, “Dye your hair pink, Kate. It may be your last chance.” I continue to find myself googling methods to turn my hair a bright, unnatural, entirely obnoxious color, all with a mischievous smile plastered on…
Style Steal: Kurt Cobain
Jimi Hendrix rocked Woodstock in the 60s, Led Zeppelin rocked the entire United States in the 70s, and hair band after hair band sold out stadiums throughout the 80s. But the next music genre that swept the nation was something much more subtle than these rock giants. Polished, intense guitar sounds were replaced by raw,…
Craig Bicknell: “Hymmmn”
Craig Bicknell’s new single “Hymmmn” is meditative and soothing. The track starts with a simple humming. I wait for lyrics but none come. The track is composed of layers of “hums”, “ooh’s” and “ahh’s” and seamlessly grows. This is the beginning of Bicknell’s “Hymmmntronica”, a new style composed of intermingling sounds. The track begins to…
Vinyl Thief x Vinyl Mag
You know a band that spent much of their youth practicing in an old church sanctuary has got to be good. And with Nashville-based Vinyl Thief’s newest release, Stop Motion, they’re out to prove it. A foursome somewhere in the genre of electro-rock with praise from the likes of Paste, Vice, and Nylon, it’s no…
Awards Season 2014: Top 10 Best-Dressed
What’s awards season without some of the world’s most gorgeous designer gowns? This year, from Lupita to Lady Gaga, celebrities were seriously on their A-game. In a flurry of gorgeous brights and shimmering metallics, I bring you this year’s top 10 of the Grammys and Oscars. The Tony and Emmy Awards have some SERIOUS catching…
NGHBRS x Vinyl Mag
Propelled into the public eye thanks to their Instagram video for “Hold Up Girl,” NGHBRS plans to bring their energetic Rock & Roll show to SXSW 2014. Hailing from Long Island, these rockers boast a sound that is both punchy, smooth, and melodic. We got the chance to talk with Ian Kenny of NGHBRS about…
Michael Chugg, Executive Chairman of Chugg Entertainment x Vinyl Mag
Michael Chugg has been called many things. Some of his most flattering titles portray him as a pioneer in the Australian music industry. He is admired, loathed, feared, and respected. One thing Chugg cannot be called is boring. As Executive Chairman for Chugg Entertainment, he has toured such acts as Elton John, Keith Urban, Jason…
of Montreal shares new track, announces Record Store Day releases + tour
of Montreal are making my day today. They’ve shared a new track, announced a Record Store Day release, and given us some tour dates. Enjoy. Today, oM is sharing “Jigsaw Puzzle,” a track recorded during the same sessions that produced Lousy with Sylvianbriar. To be released as a limited edition 7″ on Record Store Day, “Jigsaw…