All Entries in the "Music" Category

Russian music downloading Web site, gomusic.ru, is affordable yet technologically imperfect

Russia is renowned for a number of things—caviar, vodka and blue-eyed blondes—but not its ability to provide music so cheap, it’s almost Napster level. The Russian mp3 download Web site gomusic.ru provides almost all the same possibilities as leading distributors such as iTunes, without putting a dent in the buyer’s bank account.
The site offers both [...]

Indie band ‘The Soft Pack’ keeps their charisma in second album

Formerly known as The Muslims, The Soft Pack contradict their name with their new self titled sophomore album. These San Diego-based punk rockers changed their name in 2009, but that hasn’t caused them to desert their signature sound. In their debut album, “Heavenly,” The Soft Pack used a raw ’60s rock ‘n roll resonance to draw in listeners. In their [...]

RJD2’s “The Colossus” Puts the Listener on an Unenjoyable Ride

Ramble John Krohn, the producer and melodic beat maker known as RJD2, is a phenomenon that could only be possible in the 21st century. His music is heavily reliant on popping bass drumbeats and snares in coordination with a variety of electric synthesizer sounds, as well as samples from other songs, old movies, 1970’s TV [...]

Music Roundtable with Bur, Martin, and McHenry

The next installment of the Roundtable series on the Harbinger Online features Griffin Bur, Robert Martin and Duncan McHenry discussing their likes and dislikes in the world of indie, hip-hop, and every eclectic genre known to iTunes. New Roundtable discussions will be published weekly online, and will feature discussions over music, school sports, video games, [...]

Kid Cudi’s debut album brings a fresh, upbeat vibe

New to the main-stage of hip hop, Cleveland native Kid Cudi uses soft, soulful beats, but he’s no R&B artist. He puts his individual emotions into his rhymes, but his lyrics are relatable. Combine these aspects and out comes a blend that can only be described as “emo rap.”
In “Man on the Moon: The End [...]

Sophomore raves about Lady Gaga’s new release

I am goo goo for Gaga.

Ever since the release of “The Fame Monster” two weeks ago, my speakers have been blasting nothing but fast-paced beats and electronic dance jams. Lady Gaga’s edgy, fun songs can lift me from a school-related wallow and tempt me into a have-to-sing-along stupor.

When I got my first glimpse of the [...]

Flight of the Conchords provide laughs once again, despite influx of lackluster electronic beats

With their first two albums, Flight of the Conchords established acoustic parodies, multiple musical genres and outlandish songs as their signature style. They belted out jams on everything from robots taking over the world to ’80s rocker David Bowie trapped in outer space. And while they’re still using these crazy antics to write songs on [...]

The Not So Biased Paramore Review

If you know me, then you’re already aware. But if you’re just getting aquatinted with the man behind the words, I’ll let you into my world and let you know – I’m a Paramore fan. And a huge one at that. They are, without question in my mind, my favorite band. Want proof? I pre-ordered [...]

Parachute – Losing Sleep

I was watching MTVhits as I always do and one weekend I came across a band that you all should listen to or at least look up. If you love music as a whole then you should seriously consider getting off you lazy butt and looking up this legit band. They are different but similar [...]

Abandonment of their old song along with a Lil’ Wayne cameo leads Weezer astray on “Raditude”

Since Weezer’s debut album in 1994, the band has been known for its trademark grinding electric guitar and straight-faced, geekish image. Lead guitarist Rivers Cuomo, with his signature pair of thickly rimmed black specs, has been the mastermind behind hard-hitting alternative rock classics such as “Hash Pipe,” and also several successful pop songs like “Island [...]

After a five year break, Phish’s new album proves to be a

Few bands could ever muster the audacity to don Halloween costumes and cover the White Album by the Beatles, or jump on mini trampolines while playing a song. Fewer still would have the talent to do it live in front of thousands of fans, as Phish did at their first three day “Phish Festival” in [...]

After a five year break, Phish’s new album proves to be a

Few bands could ever muster the audacity to don Halloween costumes and cover the White Album by the Beatles, or jump on mini trampolines while playing a song. Fewer still would have the talent to do it live in front of thousands of fans, as Phish did at their first three day “Phish Festival” in [...]