Alan, Lauren, James, and Kristen are back, taking on another four bands who we believe to be some of the most important bands of this era. This time around, we discuss a late night band, nu metal kings, a riotous duo, and a boy band. Yes. A boy band.
Read more "The Most Important Bands Of The Era: Number Nineteen"Another year is coming to a close, which means many best of lists are starting to take fruition. And just like last year, I have compiled the best songs of the year into one cohesive playlist now known as the HST…Mixtape!
Read more "HST…Mixtape of 2012"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 […]
Read more "The State of Alternative: A Conversation"If there is any one fact that is true when describing the music of Passion Pit, it’s catchy. Since their debut EP dropped in 2008, they have been consistent in dropping enjoyable electronic alternative pop music (if there ever was such a genre). However, when it came to their full first album, 2009’s Manners, only […]
Read more "Review of Passion Pit’s ‘Gossamer’"
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