I’m sure many have heard the repetitive catchy tunes of Atlas Genius. Both “Trojans” and “If So” are upbeat rock…
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Editorials on music and the encompassing culture
Smashing Pumpkins Announce Two New Albums
That’s right, not one but two LPs have been announced for 2015 from Billy Corgan brainchild, The Smashing Pumpkins. Not…
Fall Out Boy: Then and Now
As many already know Fall Out Boy recently released their latest music video “Rat A Tat: Part 9 of 11…
I.C.Y.D.K: Bastille
Now I’m sure many of you have heard Bastille’s “Pompeii” at some time or another. The song has had very…
I.C.Y.D.K: Avicii
As I’m sure many of you already know, there is not one place you can go without hearing Avicii’s “Wake…
Pharrell Williams: Why He Stays On Top
Pharrell Williams began his musical career back in 1992 when he and his friends Shay Haley, Mike Etheridge, and Chad Hugo…
Why We Love Dream Pop!
Dream Pop is a music genre that was created back in the 1980s from England yet the name originated in…
Top 5: Oldies’ Covers For Valentine’s Day
To celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, B-Sides is bringing you our top 5 oldies’ covers for those in love and…
Top 4: Successful Young Musicians
As many of us already know recent teen heart-throb Justin Bieber has recently been having his fair share of run-ins…
NEWS: Pussy Riot
The 2014 Winter Olympics have officially begun! And this year the world’s most talented athletes will compete in Sochi, Russia.…
Band Spotlight: Daughter
Originally a solo singer/songwriter was London musician Elena Tonra, who formed her band Daughter back in 2010. The quiet and…
Artist Spotlight: Ryan Tedder of OneRepublic
Originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma is singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and record producer Ryan Tedder of the band OneRepublic. Although Tedder has gained…
Three Cover Songs Almost As Good As the Originals
Doing a cover of someone else’s song can sometimes be harder than doing an original. There’s a challenge of making…
Genres: SYNTHPOP
Originally known for its mark in the 1980s is the music genre that has made its way back for a…
Artist Spotlight: Macklemore
We know him as the man who can find a good deal when thrift shopping, believes in equality when it…
Ten Songs to Empower You In 2014
Every new years people all over the world make resolutions for the upcoming year. From getting in shape to getting…
Top Albums of 2013
Before we move onto 2014, B-Sides is taking a look back at the best albums of 2013!
Top Songs of 2013
As the year 2013 comes to an end, B-Sides is taking a look back at what songs were popular during…
Top Five New Year’s Playlist
From uplifting and motivational, to sad and depressing, New Year’s is always filled with emotion. Some people are sad to be…
The Five Best and Worst Christmas Songs
Merry Christmas from B-Sides! Christmas is all about having fun and being cheery but you can’t deny some songs just…
Music From Across the Pond In 2013
One of the beauties of internet and technology is that we get to experience foreign culture without leaving the comfort…
A Very Indie Christmas: Top 10 Alternative Holiday Playlist
B-Sides is wrapping up 2013 with the perfect holiday playlist! For those of you who are tired of the traditional…
Jason Lancaster Going Solo
You may recognize Jason Lancaster as being one of the founding members of Mayday Parade. More recently, after unknown reasons…
Three Leading Ladies of 2013
2013 brought to the world the attention of many great new talents. Some brought back old styles and some brought…
Five Songs That Brought the 80’s Back To 2013
As 2013 comes to an end it’s time for us to look back and reflect about what this year was…
ON RADAR: Mary Lambert
Mary Lambert may not be a household name but she deserves the recognition. You may have heard her singing along…
The Ceremonies-Land of Gathering Music Video
The latest video from The Ceremonies takes you on a trip back in time to childhood, or maybe just the…
Song Spotlight – Best Day Of My Life
It’s happened to all of us. A commercial starts airing and even though you may not even be paying attention,…
The Killers to Release “Direct Hits”
It’s sometimes hard to believe The Killers have been around long enough to release a greatest hits album but looking…
Ten Best Songs About Food
Food is universal, and whether silly or serious, reggae or pop, you can’t deny how catchy songs about food are.…
ON RADAR: Milo Greene
Milo Greene is a, self-described, cinematic pop band from Los Angeles. With five members, four of which sharing the role…
ALBUM REVIEW: Magpie and the Dandelion by The Avett Brothers
Folk bluegrass band The Avett Brothers are back again with yet another amazing album, Magpie and the Dandelion. Produced by…
TRIBUTE: Elliott Smith
Singer/songwriter Steven Paul “Elliott” Smith, was born on August 6th, 1969 in Omaha, Nebraska. He grew up in Texas and…
Is the “New” Paul McCartney New Enough?
Paul McCartney. He is the Guinness World Record holder as the most successful musician and composer in pop music history.…
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