It’s almost award season, and what better way to kick it off than a giant concert! That’s right, the Grammy Award nominations were presented last night (all five of them), and has shown a relatively strong year for alternative music. So what are we waiting for, let’s get right into the big four! [Read more...]
Grammy Awards 2013: Nominees and Predictions
12/05/2012 by 1 Comment
The State of Alternative: A Conversation
08/06/2012 by Leave a Comment
Music is always moving and evolving with the times, and as it pertains to the genre of alternative, it evolves rather quickly. So to help analyze the genre, I’ve recruited James from the Appetite for Distraction Alternative Top 10 Countdown to help me look into where alternative music is, where it’s going, and who is leading the way. Hope you enjoy. [Read more...]
Music Wrap-Up: Early 2012
07/30/2012 by Leave a Comment
We are well past the halfway point of the year, and since we are now in a musical drought as of late, I’ve decided to go back and listen to some albums that I might have ignored. This is either because I didn’t get a chance to listen to it before it came out, didn’t know it was coming out, or I straight up ignored it. Either way, hope these mini-reviews bring some justice to my lack of listening to everything. [Read more...]
Review of Kimbra’s ‘Vows’
05/20/2012 by Leave a Comment
Even if you don’t know her name, you have probably heard Kimbra supporting Gotye on his breakout single “Somebody That I Used To Know” sometime this year. She helped catapult Gotye to the top of the Billboard Charts, as the single is taking over airwaves and everyone’s heads all year. But alas, this is the only song that Kimbra really has over here. In fact, her debut album Vows, which has already been in New Zealand and Australia last summer, is finally coming over to the United States almost a year later. And it’s up to you if you want to jump on the alternative pop wave or not.
HST’s Best of 2011: Music
01/03/2012 by 1 Comment
Whether we like it or not, the year is coming to a close. And now, it is time to reflect on what came out in music. Below, the writers for HST have come up with their favorite albums and songs of the year. We hope that you enjoy our selections, and comment on what songs or albums made your 2011 memorable. Enjoy!!! [Read more...]
