This is the plight of being a music fan. Just when you discover a new artist who has a sound that’s totally your jam, they decide to branch out and try something new. Artists have a right to change and it raises interesting questions about obligation to their fans and changing just for the sake of being different. Meghan Trainor’s second studio album Thank You is a perfect example of both cautions … [Read more...]
Chasing Destiny with Kelly Rowland: Looking For The Next Destiny’s Child
While Beyonce drops Lemonade, the rest of her former girl group trio is keeping Destiny’s Child alive. BET is airing the music docuseries Chasing Destiny, where Kelly Rowland and the creators of Destiny’s Child are auditioning the next Destiny’s Child. Rowland was on a panel for the Television Critics Association, along with Frank Gatson, a director and choreographer for Destiny’s Child. We … [Read more...]
The Music And Animation Of The Good Dinosaur
To celebrate the blu-ray release of The Good Dinosaur, we were invited to talk with the Pixar to learn about some behind the scenes magic. We found out a lot about how character and music development happens while the story is being crafted by talking with the some of the filmmakers, animator Alonso Martinez, and score composers Mychael Danna and Jeff Danna. "I get a bunch of drawings that are … [Read more...]
9 Best Music Documentaries
After years in the making, Brett Morgen’s documentary Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck is finally being viewed by audiences everywhere and is quickly taking its place among the best music documentaries ever made. There are many documentaries about musicians and rock stars, but only a few of them really capture their famous subjects in such a unique and intimate way. The following examples serve to … [Read more...]
Bobby Cannavale, Jennifer Garner and Dan Fogelman Discuss Making ‘Danny Collins’
Dan Fogelman’s directorial debut of Danny Collins features Al Pacino in a role many never expected to see him play, that of a rock star. While much of his work over the last few years has been dominated by bombast and self-parody, Pacino’s performance here as the title character proves to be a refreshing and very colorful one which shows he has never lost his touch. In addition, he is surrounded … [Read more...]
Hear Your Music Roar With Monster Headphone Sound
During an influencer brunch hosted by Monster's founder Noel Lee, guests were treated to a very special demo of the company's line of Headphones and it's rich history. For those of you who may have not been aware, Monster was the collaborating company that helped launch the Beats by Dre line. They're celebrating their 35 year legacy in sound with some of the most innovative and fun tech you can … [Read more...]
My Summer Beats- Top 5 List and MiCricket Wants To Send You To The Alma Awards!
With Summer almost ending, I like to think back at the fun times. My memory tends to relate well to smells and sounds, often thinking back to a particular moment when a certain song played or a certain scent lingered. To this day, I can remember my last summer of High School listening to Blackstreet's No Diggity while driving to go camping with my then boyfriend. That very first touch of freedom. … [Read more...]
Pearl Jam Twenty Review
Earlier this summer, I was invited to a TCA Panel for PBS tour where I got to hear about the upcoming documentary "Pearl Jam Twenty" by Cameron Crowe. I got to hear about it from Cameron Crowe himself and I was way..WAY excited because of how huge of a fan I was of not only the director, but of Pearl Jam themselves. … [Read more...]
Elton: The Early Years- An Elton John Tribute Band
On a beautiful Saturday evening at the Orange County Fair, I was invited to check out Elton: The Early Years, an Elton John tribute band dedicated to those crazy early years of Sir Elton's career. The era of disco balss, bell bottoms and Saturday Night Fever. Sir Elton was an amazing performer... with.. uh taste for the eccentric, outfits that is. You remember those crazy outfits? See above... and … [Read more...]
Hotel California- The Eagles Tribute Band
So when I was at the Orange County Fair last weekend, I was invited to go check out a couple of the Tribute Bands that they have playing in the Hangar in the Fair. I was way excited to see Hotel California since I have been an Eagles fan since High School (Thanks Cori!). … [Read more...]
