Miley Cyrus – “Mother’s Daughter” – Die Mad
Miley Cyrus’ new video for her song “Mother’s Daughter” embodies the type of bravery our parents always hoped and feared for us, the bravery to … Continued
Folk-Punk Rising
As a teenager, I had this persistent fantasy, to the chagrin of my family, of hitting the road and riding the rails. Somewhat uncompassionately my … Continued
Can There Be an Ethical Consumption of Music Festivals?
Most people who go to festivals are there for the love of the music and the friendships they make there. Moreover, we tend to trust … Continued
Matangi / Maya / M.I.A. — A Life of Discord to a Career of Discontent
This past September a new documentary was released in select cities about Maya Arulpragasm, better known as M.I.A. (Its title, Matangi / Maya / M.I.A., also … Continued
Lady Lamb’s Deep Love Tour
Singer/songwriter Aly Spaltro, better known as Lady Lamb (previously Lady Lamb the Beekeeper), will be embarking on a three-month tour this coming spring with over … Continued
All I Want for Christmas is Some Leftöver Crack
I wasn’t the most extroverted kid in high school. I ended up being taken under the wing of various upperclassman outcasts, like the only two … Continued
Russian Americana: Pussy Riot and the Violence of Consent
The artivist (art + activist) punk collective Pussy Riot entered the world stage in February of 2012 after they entered Moscow’s Cathedral of Christ the … Continued
The Personal is Political: Dead Prez and the Legacy of Revolt in Hip Hop
Blessed are we who dare to be free We gotta change the way we behave You gotta sacrifice for our righteous cause Or remain a … Continued
The Return of Dead Prez to Fubar in St. Petersburg
Strange Media has advised us to show up early to this event, for the venue WILL fill up fast. Along with Beach Lion, The Hoy … Continued
Deus ex Anima: What Music Culture Can Learn from the Mental Health Community
I am torn between two worlds. On the one hand, I promote and review music events and related happenings, and on the other I attempt … Continued