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Gary Clark Jr.

Gary Clark Jr. isn’t one for small talk. When the Austinite steps on a stage, you won’t find him cracking jokes or...

Josh Herwitt

sleepmakeswaves

Australian post-rock quartet sleepmakeswaves (the band prefers lower case for their name and songs) is the new instrumental group...

Doug Simpson

Music Report

Beatles Reimagined, KCRW’s Halloween Party & More Album Releases

BERLIN RETURNS, UNLEASHES ANIMAL Terri Nunn, lead singer for famed Los Angeles-based synth-pop band Berlin and host of KCSN-FM’s...

Kevin Wierzbicki

Music Live Show Reviews

Little Boots

One of the most iconic moments of Quentin Tarantino’s Kill Bill: Vol. 2 is the showdown between “the blondes,”...

Kevin D. Robertson

Music Interviews

Getting Weird with Panic! at the Disco

Brendon Urie has gone gonzo. He’s standing in the middle of the desert, in the midst of some odd Burning Man-like ritual...

Melissa Bobbitt

Music Live Show Reviews

Phantogram

“We’re so f#cking happy to be here. Pardon my French, but it is true,” said Sarah Barthel, the lead vocalist...

Kevin D. Robertson

Music CD Reviews

MGMT

American psyche rockers MGMT are back with their self-titled third album. Prepare to get your mind blown. The band's follow-up...

Brenda Camberos

Music Blog

'Jimmy Kimmel Live' Presents Justin Timberlake, Paul McCartney 2-Night Concert Event

“Jimmy Kimmel Live” will host an epic two-night concert event featuring Paul McCartney and Justin Timberlake in the...

Campus Circle Staff

Music Blog

Justin Timberlake Releases New The 20/20 Experience 2 of 2 Single, 'TKO'

If you've been itching for a new song by Justin Timberlake (especially following his amazing performance at this year's VMA's),...

Campus Circle Staff

Music Live Show Reviews

The Rubens

It’s a family affair for the Margin brothers. It’s a harmonious thing when three siblings can tolerate one another,...

Melissa Bobbitt

Music Live Show Reviews

The Weeknd

“Make that money rain as they takin’ off they clothes/Order plane tickets/Cali is the mission…” When...

Sydney Champion

Music Live Show Reviews

Katey Sagal & The Forest Rangers

A lot of times, we hear that an actor is going to make the move to music. It's usually met with skepticism and restraint. But...

David Tobin

Music CD Reviews

Nine Inch Nails

More than five years have passed since Nine Inch Nails (NIN) fans watched Trent Reznor and his sidekicks walk off stage at the...

Josh Herwitt

Music CD Reviews

The It*Men

Cleveland is the heart of American rock. The Dead Boys, Chrissie Hynde, Pere Ubu and numerous underground bands came from Alan...

Doug Simpson

Music Blog

Music News: Tamar Braxton, Ariana Grande (Again!) & More!

Ariana Grande's Yours Truly Claims No. 1 Spot on Billboard Top 200 Charts This female songstress has found “The Way”...

Sydney Champion

Music Interviews

Icona Pop's Aino Jawo Says, "I Love It!"

In Italian, the phrase “icona pop” translates as pop icon, which is appropriate for the fashion-possessed duo of...

Kevin D. Robertson

Music Interviews

Grouplove - Meta World Peace

“I’d rather be a hippy than a hipster,” proclaims Grouplove, the effervescent Los Angeles quintet known for...

Melissa Bobbitt

Music Blog

Kacey Musgraves Stands Out Among CMA Nominees, Ties with Taylor Swift

Watch out Taylor Swift - there's a young, beautiful artist who goes by the name of Kacey Musgraves and might be taking over this...

Campus Circle Staff

Music Blog

Bruno Mars Will Perform at Super Bowl XLVIII Halftime Show

Music fans are in for a "Treasure" of a surprise at next year's Super Bowl Halftime Show. Grammy-award winner...

Campus Circle Staff

Music Interviews

Jay Nash: The Music Speaks for Itself

Talking on the phone with the multi-talented Jay Nash, the conversation flows easily from the very beginning. Calling himself...

Sola Fasehum

Music Blog

Music News: Ariana Grande, Jay Z, Kanye West & More!

This week has been filled with wonderful music news. The music gods have presented us with new albums and upcoming shows - take...

Sydney Champion

Music CD Reviews

Ted Nugent

Classic rocker Ted Nugent no longer sells out massive arenas. However, partially because of his controversial political views...

Kevin Wierzbicki

Music Blog

Katy Perry's 'Roar' Dethrones Robin Thicke's 'Blurred Lines' on Billboard's Hot 100

Katy Perry has made a big "Roar" on the Billboard Hot 100 list. Her new single has knocked Robin Thicke's "Blurred...

Campus Circle Staff

Music CD Reviews

New Beat Fund

A little rock, a little funk, a little hip-hop and tons of pop sensibility adds up to lots of good time party vibes for New Beat...

Kevin Wierzbicki

Music CD Reviews

Five Knives

This punk-leaning electro pop band out of Nashville is one giant ball of energy. Dueling synths whip up frenzied melodies, rapid-fire...

Kevin Wierzbicki

Music CD Reviews

Buffalo Killers

Cincinnati, Ohio power-rock trio Buffalo Killers perform rootsy music that evokes the James Gang, Mountain or Cream. The threesome...

Doug Simpson

Music Report

Gramatik delivers beats, a Beach Boys collectible & news for salsa fans

FREE MIXTAPE FROM GRAMATIK Gramatik’s new album The Age of Reason won’t drop until sometime this fall, but he’s...

Kevin Wierzbicki

Music Interviews

Krewella: Making You Wet and Taking Over the World

Sisters Jahan and Yasmine Yousaf and producer Kris "Rain Man" Trindl collectively form Krewella. The sisters met Trindl...

Brenda Camberos

Music Blog

Miley Cyrus, Justin Bieber Made Song About Twerking...

...it's appropriately called "Twerk," and it goes a little something like this (prepare yourself): [Miley Cyrus]:...

Campus Circle Staff

Music Live Show Reviews

Alt-J

What is it about Alt-J that has America’s youth running to see the band at the drop of a hat? Ever since the English...

Josh Herwitt