“I’D DO ANYTHIIIIIING,” is probably what a lot of people would be shouting when asked what they would do to have this year not be the final cross-country Vans Warped Tour. Conveniently enough, it’s also what those same people were…
Interview: Sean Foreman of 3OH!3 (Part 1)
Vans Warped Tour is primarily known for its punk rock acts, but it does flirt with the occasional genre changes. It’s hosted metal bands, rappers and even full-fledged pop stars. One group that’s combined pop music with the bratty spirit…
Music Interview: Shane Told of Silverstein
In the 2004 music video for “Smashed Into Pieces,” Shane Told of Silverstein first introduced himself to the music world headbanging into a microphone sporting a red dress shirt, a white tie and short hair with a twist in the…
Music Interview: Shiragirl
It wouldn’t be a stretch to say that Shiragirl is something of an icon to the Vans Warped Tour. It’s been 14 years since Shira Yevin and her band first crashed Warped Tour in a pink RV to set up…
Album Review: Gorillaz – “The Now Now”
During Gorillaz’ 2010 American tour behind Plastic Beach, frontman/co-creator Damon Albarn decided to pass the time on the road by making an entirely new album on his iPad. Released on Christmas Day that year, The Fall was Albarn’s personal diary…
Album Review: Drake – “Scorpion”
Have you heard the good word? Drake’s upset, again! I mean, that should be a good thing right? Some of the best moments of Drake’s career (intentional or not) have been when he’s agitated. When everyone started calling him soft?…
Album Review: Chromeo – “Head Over Heels”
The genre of funk was made to be played with. When James Brown wanted his musicians to play like drummers, it’s easy to assume he was just messing with everyone. George Clinton heard that groove and must’ve thought it would…