Another day, another lineup drop. The 2017 Bonnaroo lineup is out, and U2, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, The Weeknd, and Chance The Rapper all share top billing. There’s a fair representation of several genres on the bill, featuring an eclectic blend of EDM, hip hop, indie, and jam bands. The Preservation Hall Jazz Band and a bluegrass jam curated
Read more*Disclaimer: I was born in 1990. If I get any cultural references wrong, don’t be mad at me. I’m trying. I have often said that if I grew up in the 80’s, I would’ve totally been a new wave kid. Complete with day-glo, Vision Street Wear, and hair that defied gravity in many ways. With that said, I have a
Read moreThe 2015 Grammys are this weekend, and naturally it’s a who’s who of pop culture in 2015. While Eminem may not give a damn about a Grammy, it’s a huge honor (and record sale booster) if you’re lucky enough to win one. In some ways, predicting the Grammys is kind of a tough call, because it’s not always about picking
Read moreLet’s make one thing very clear; I am a big Ramones fan. That being said, I generally look at anything in recent years mentioning The Ramones or posthumously mentioning their members critically. So when U2 put out “The Miracle (of Joey Ramone)” and I saw Joey Ramone’s face projected on Bono in an Apple ad, eyebrows were raised. However, I
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