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Artist of the week 4-2-12
Apr 2nd
Usher has been one of my main RnB artists since I was a little squirt, that is until he ruined his career by making club bangers with Will.i.am. I’m happy to say Usher’s newest single “Climax” has gone back to his old sound and the song even has a sick producer backing it. Diplo gives the track a dubstep feeling without making it overpowering. I have been digging this song lately just because of the production value, if you listen just to the production you notice the song never truly hits a climax. Check it out!
Usher – Climax
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Artist of the Week 3-5-12!
Mar 5th
The snow is slowly melting as the temperature rises which means spring is around the corner. During this time of year I change up my music selection and turn to up beat mellow tunes. Slightly Stoopid is a band that has a very unique sound and covers many genres including punk rock, reggae rock, dub and acoustic. Despite not putting out much new music you can still find Slightly Stoopid touring and playing at various blues festivals. Check it out!
Slightly Stoopid – Mellow Mood Feat. G-love
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Vaudeville storms Waldorf College this Saturday!
Mar 1st
Keeping true to the term ‘Vaudeville,’ this Minneapolis quintet strives to keep a unique variety in their music. After winning a Battle of the Bands, Vaudeville was given the opportunity to record their debut album ‘Dismantle The Sky’ in Nashville. The disc captures the band’s energy and unique sound, solidi
fying them as a force in the Minneapolis music scene. Vaudeville has been growing their fan-base and reputation, selling out venues and b
ecoming one of the most well-known and enjoyed live bands in Minnesota.
Working with ‘Greenlight Music,’ also based out of Minneapolis, Vaudeville has shared the stage with other renowned local bands, such as Machine 22, Green Sweater Society, and Seventh Ascent, and national acts including The Meat Puppets, Forever the Sickest Kids, We The Kings, and Never Shout Never.
Recently Vaudeville released the single ‘Treason’ and has begun work on their sophomore album, due out in mid-2010. Continuing to grow with their talent and dedication to music, Vaudeville is certain to continue on the path they’ve begun and change the face of alternative rock music.
If you are bored and looking for something to do come on over to Waldorf College’s Atrium this Saturday March 3rd at 7 pm. Be prepared to get your faces rocked off!!
Check out Vaudeville’s awesome music below!
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Artists of the week 2-27-12!
Feb 27th
I was having a hard time choosing one artist for this weeks artist of the week so I thought why not share multiple! Our first artist recently released their debut album titled “Some Nights”. The band Fun. has an extremely upbeat feel to them and in all honesty makes me happier every time i throw them on. The album has held iTunes number one spot since debuting last week. Check out Fun. with their hit single We are Young.
Fun. – We are Young (feat. Janelle Monae)
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Artist of the week 2-20-12!
Feb 20th
Donald Glover is an actor, writer, comedian and musician. Many people recognize Glover from the critically acclaimed show Community, where he plays a young adult named Troy going through Community College. Glover took the underground music scene by storm when he released his third self produced album “Culdesac”. I have been jamming Gambino for a while now and must say he keeps evolving, ever new song leaves me wanting more. Check it out!
Childish Gambino – Heartbeat
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Song of the week 2-13-12!!!
Feb 13th
M.I.A is one of those artists that people have heard of but don’t really recognize her music. Every song she has put out to this day is in its own category, they don’t sound like your typical music. There really isn’t a plausible way for me to describe M.I.A in a blog post so i’m going to include the video for her newest single too! Check it out!
I will someday marry this Woman!
M.I.A – Bad Girls
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Awesome Video too!
Song of the Week 2-6-12
Feb 6th
Kid Cudi has been one of my favorite hip hop artists since he dropped his first mixtape back in 2008. Cudi isn’t your typical hip hop artist, he puts his heart and soul into his music and makes you feel his pain through his tunes. This is Cudi’s first side project with famous producer Dot Da Genius, together the duo is known as WZRD. Here is their first single off of their upcoming CD due out in late February. Check it out!
WZRD – Teleport to Me, Jamie Feat. Desire
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Song of the week 1-30-12
Jan 30th
There really isn’t much I have to say about Mac Miller except he’s the coolest dude ever. His music is upbeat and fun and has awesome beats to back it up. If you’re having a bad day or just wanting something to party too throw on some Mac Miller. Cheggity check it out!
Mac Miller – Party On Fifth Ave.
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Song of the week 1-24-12
Jan 23rd
Wordspit the Illest is a good friend of mine straight out of Brooklyn.
If you’ve heard him, you’ve felt him! WordSpit was born and bred in East New York, Brooklyn to a young mother and a hustling musician for a father. With humble beginnings as his inspiration, WordSpit realized his gift for lyrics in the third grade and has been honing his craft ever since. Having been dubbed “WordSpit” by his brother, he set out to ensure that the verses that flew from his lips were nothing short of potent. From corners to lunchrooms, from Youtube to your television set, WordSpit’s word play has become an inescapable force that one can’t help but succumb to. Having Cannibus, Nas, and Rakim as influences, combined with an energetic and charismatic stage presence, WordSpit is the representation of everything that has been great about hip-hop in the past and takes it to the next level.
Check it out!
Wordspit The Illest – Chop Suey
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Song of the Week 1-16-12
Jan 16th
30 Seconds To Mars is an amazing band as far as raw talent goes. I chose this weeks song for multiple reasons, its acoustic, it’s live and it’s a U2 cover. What more could you ask for?!
30 Seconds to Mars – Where the Streets have no names (Unplugged)
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Featured Artist 1-9-12
Jan 9th
I’ve been jamming The Weeknd for a while now, well since he dropped his first mixtape/EP in the fall.
Classifying The Weeknd as RnB is wrong, i should be slapped for doing so, he blends together every feeling that goes with love, anger, sadness, regret, and most of all euphoria. Every song has this grimy undertone that just screams “dirty love making music”. I warn you now, you may want to shower after listening to any of his songs.
I chose this weeks song due to it being a Michael Jackson cover of “Dirty Diana”, Check it out below!
The Weeknd also has three albums available for download for FREE via his website!
The Weeknd – D.D (Dirty Diana)
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Featured Artist 12-6-2011!!
Dec 5th
Some of you may remember this artist. He came and sang here at Waldorf last year. He won NBC’s first season of ‘The Voice’ and has now come out with his most recent album Come Through For You.
Here’s ‘As Long As We Got Love’ which is featuring Natasha Bedingfield!!!
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The One and ONLY,
SamWise
Featured Artist 11-28-2011!!
Nov 28th
El Camino is the seventh album released by The Black Keys. It is set to be released Dec. 6, 2011, but there is one leak out and since this week is kind of slow, I figured why not. So here’s “Lonely Boy” from their upcoming album!! Enjoyyy!!
P.S. that is not an El Camino on the album, but rather a 1980s Chrysler minivan! Ha ha ha
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The one and only,
-SamWise
Featured Artist 11-21-2011!!
Nov 21st
Daughtry has just released their third studio album Break the Spell today and it is already getting great reviews. Daughtry has always been a favorite of mine and I hope you hear and see the same things I do!
Enjoy this great tune and have a Happy Thanksgiving!!
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Featured Artist 11-14-2011!
Nov 14th
Hot Chelle Rae isn’t releasing their next album for another two weeks, but their latest single has just been leaked on iTunes! Whatever will be released November 29, 2011 which will be their second studio album. Following in the footsteps of their last single, ‘Tonight Tonight,’ ‘I Like It Like That’ featuring New Boyz has recently been released and is quite catchy! Hope you enjoy!
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The One and Only,
SamWise
Featured Artist 11-7-2011!
Nov 7th
Love: Part Two is the third album released by Angels and Airwaves under their own label To the Stars Records. It follows Love that was released in 2010 which comes from the bands feature film Love.
Here’s Crawl from Love: Part Two!!
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The one and only,
SamWise
Featured Artist 10-31-2011 BOO!
Oct 31st
Wilco released their latest album The Whole Love on Sept. 27, 2011. It is their eighth album, but it is their first under their own label dBpm. As of recently their single, “I Might” is making a big push to be the most digitally downloaded song on the charts!!
Here’s “I Might” Hope you enjoy!
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Featured Artist 10-24-2011!!
Oct 24th
“Mylo Xyloto” is Coldplay’s fifth studio album and is available now! ”Paradise” is “Mylo Xyloto”‘s current hit single. On October 25, “Princess of China” will be released as the album’s second single and it will be featuring Rihanna.
Enjoy!!!
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Featured Artist 10-17-2011
Oct 14th
After a nine year stint with Fall Out Boy as the lead vocalist, Patrick Stump has decided to go on the solo trail. Soul Punk being his first solo album is set to be released October 18, 2011.
Here is This City from the album Soul Punk and it features Lupe Fiasco.
Enjoy!
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