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T Bone Burnett and Greg Kot at Summit10

T Bone Burnett and Greg Kot @ Summit10 from Future of Music Coalition on Vimeo. Check out this interesting Q&A with producer and musician T Bone Burnett as he talks with Greg Kot of the Chicago Tribune about today’s digital technology and the effects it is having on music.

Kanye West hops on La Roux Remix

Kanye has teamed up with the British duo La Roux to remix their hit song “In For the Kill”. He has already made it known that he loves what the group has been doing and now he has finally worked with them. They’re also in the process of filming a music video for the remix.  [...]

Bow Chicka Wow Wow to you too, Mr. Posner

Remember when we interviewed Mike Posner last fall? After two College Park performances and a huge jump in popularity, Posner now has a new album coming out: 31 Minutes to Takeoff, expected August 10th. The latest track from this album, “Bow Chicka Wow Wow,” is up on Pigeons and Planes for your listening pleasure. Give [...]

DOMEFEST

The grassroots spirit is alive and well in College Park, Maryland. The Washington D.C. suburb, which plays home to the University of Maryland, has emerged as a vibrant music scene as of late. Notable local acts like the Flying Eyes, who will tour in Europe this summer, and Pigeons Playing Ping Pong have helped create [...]

Art Attack XXVII

Photo Credit: Haya Levy Weezer graced the stage at Byrd Stadium, Friday night, along with Ben Folds and Battle of the Bands winner Ivy Rose, for Student Entertainment Event’s 27th annual Art Attack; however, the reactions from audience varied for each performance.

Art Attack XXVII Preview

This Friday, April 30, Student Entertainment Events (SEE) and I.M.P. are hosting the 27th Art Attack. The event will be held at Byrd Stadium at the University of Maryland, where alt-rock juggernauts Weezer are headlining with special guest Ben Folds. Doors will open at 5 p.m. and the show will begin at 6:30 p.m.

DOMEFEST: Q&A with the Creators

DOMEFEST, an upcoming music festival that was designed to bring together the College Park music scene, is being held this Saturday, May 1st at a property known as the “Domes of Beltsville”. Concertgoers will experience an authentic music festival while enjoying local music. Camping is allowed (and encouraged), while alcohol is provided for those who [...]

DC9 Venue Review

DC9 is a live music venue located on 9th Street NW in Washington, D.C. Opened in 2004, DC9 features many acts that are on the verge of breaking out onto the national scene but are not there quite yet. This allows fans to catch their favorite up and coming bands in a small, intimate environment [...]

Real Guitars for Guitar Hero®

For those players who have already dominated the button-pressing chords or are tired of memorizing songs they cannot play, a real guitar has been effectively transformed into a compatible controller for games such as Guitar Hero® and Rock Band®.

Local Venues: The Depot

Story by:  Emily Thompson Baltimore might be better known for it’s scenic and family-friendly inner harbor, or a certain balding cake-master, but Charm City also boasts an impressive collection of live music venues. While not a premier venue, the Depot, located on Charles Street is a hidden gem. The Depot, which opened in 1998, gradually [...]