Hippo Campus: An Interview and A Show

On Thursday, March 2nd, I had a last-minute phone interview with Nathan Stocker, the guitarist from the indie rock band Hippo Campus. He came across as a nice, sincere guy with an undeniable passion for music both in person and onstage. This interview, a month in the making, was an eye-opening experience, as I was […]

Back from the Dead: All Time Low

Pop punk act All Time Low hit the airwaves again with its new single “Dirty Laundry,” launching fans into a rabid frenzy. The song’s moderate tempo and electronic vibes give the band a new sound. Instead of jumping straight into the banging drums, bright guitar riffs and Alex Gaskarth’s belting vocals, however, “Dirty Laundry” takes […]

17 Greatest Movie Soundtracks

Before I begin, it must be noted that the following list is a compilation of soundtracks that consists of various artists. Originally composed scores are not included. Trust me when I say that I love original scores as much as Tim Burton loves Danny Elfman. After all, original scores match feeling to the images on […]

Foreign Gems: Japan

We have a lot of things to thank the country of Japan for: their amazing sushi, their anime and their super cute cherry blossom trees. However, what we really need to thank them for is their music! Japanese masterminds are creating awesome sounds that should be heard by our ears.  Here’s a couple of songs […]