To celebrate the release of the upcoming biopic Straight Outta Compton, the surviving members of N.W.A. have announced that they will reunite on stage for the first time in 26 years. The performance will take place on June 27 as part of this year’s BET Experience, and will also feature performances by Kendrick Lamar, Snoop […]
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MOVIE REVIEW: ‘Straight Outta Compton’ Is Surprisingly Tame
August 13th, 2015 
James Shotwell Film: Straight Outta Compton Starring: O’Shea Jackson Jr., Corey Hawkins Directed by: F. Gary Gray Straight Outta Compton is a lot of fun until it’s not. Beginning in the late 1980s, Straight Outta Compton opens with a visceral depiction of life in South Central Los Angeles at a time when tension between police and the […]
Second ‘Straight Outta Compton’ Trailer Will Blow You Away
April 2nd, 2015 James Shotwell NWA may be one of the most iconic groups in the history of music, but their story is one that has rarely been told. We all know that Ice Cube and Dr. Dre eventually became household names whose every move is scrutinized by tabloids, but where did they get their start? How did a few […]
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Announces Its 2015 Inductee Class
December 16th, 2014 Ryan Kappy This time each year, the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame announces their annual inductee class that sees artists being recognized for their contribution to the wellness of music. Sometimes the class includes artists that seem premature for their induction while others are left in the dark to wait another year to be a part […]
Watch Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon Perform History of Rap Part 5
February 22nd, 2014 Nina Corcoran If you’re like me, then you’ve watched the four episodes of Justin Timberlake and Jimmy Fallon performing the history of rap way too many times. Good news: now there’s a new one to memorize. Last night Justin Timberlake went on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon to do a reprise of their History of Rap series. Pay […]
Nirvana, Kiss, Peter Gabriel Inducted Into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
December 16th, 2013 Nina Corcoran It feels both about time and yet still too early for it to be true, but Nirvana are finally in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. As Rolling Stone reports, the inductees for 2014 have been announced, and it looks like Nirvana will be joined by Peter Gabriel, Kiss, Hall and Oates, Cat Stevens, […]
Hellmouth Show Protested!
May 8th, 2009 James Shotwell Thanks to Alternativepress.com for this article: Who says Americans can’t be shocked anymore? Ferret Records hardcore act Hellmouth have apparently been targeted for protest surrounding their scheduled performance at Failure Fest 5 this weekend in Logansport, Indiana. A press release for the band says that an area high school student allegedly took home a flier […]