Arianne – Correspondent | MuchMusic.com

Drake finishes Away From Home on high

July 30th, 2010

I’d like to think of myself as somewhat professional. Usually when I attend a concert with the intent to write a review afterward I take the whole experience quite seriously. I assume it’s my responsibility to recall precise details like the set list, quotes from the artists’ banter between songs, the opening act, etc. But [...]

Tags: backstreet boys, drake, jay-z, lil wayne, nicki minaj, Young Money
Posted in Blog, Concert Reviews, Concerts & Events, Music & Videos | Posted by Arianne - Correspondent

Ratatat use Kid Cudi influence in new album

June 24th, 2010

The distinctive electronic music duo Ratatat are back for their 4th studio album, LP4. The pair, comprising of guitarist Mike Stroud and synthesizer, bass player and producer Evan Mast, certainly have created a brand of their own and have their latest effort to prove it. Released June 8th on XL Recordings, LP4 retains the edginess [...]

Tags: Kid Cudi, ratatat
Posted in Music & Videos, Reviews | Posted by Arianne - Correspondent

Nicki Minaj is da bestest

June 16th, 2010

The Goods: Nicki Minaj, Nicki Lewinski, Nicki The Ninja, Nicki The Boss, Nicki The Harajuku Barbie. Whatever alias you want to refer to her as, the American rapper, signed to Lil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment, is about to run the rap game. You’ve probably loved all the songs she’s featured on, like Young Money’s “Bedrock” [...]

Tags: drake, Foxy Brown, Kid Sister, lil wayne, Lil' Kim, nicki minaj, Remy Ma, Sir Mix-A-Lot, Trina
Posted in Music & Videos, Reviews | Posted by Arianne - Correspondent

You watch! I watch! Sasquatch!

June 7th, 2010

Now, I don’t mean to rub salt on the Sasquatch! wound, but for those of you who didn’t get to attend Sasquatch! Music Festival at the Gorge Amphitheater in Washington, I truly feel sorry for you. It was one of those epic experiences that festival-goers will tell their grandchildren about over and over again. Sasquatch! [...]

Tags: Almost Famous, Band of Horses, beastie boys, Boys Noize, broken social scene, caribou, city and colour, Coachella, coldplay, dan snaith, Edward Sharpe, Flava Flav, Girls, Hudson Mohawke, jane's addiction, jay-z, Kid Cudi, laura marling, LCD Soundsystem, leslie feist, Local Natives, Magnetic Zeros, Massive Attack, Miike Snow, Mumford and Sons, neon indian, nine inch nails, passion pit, Patrick Watson, Pavement, Phantogram, Public Enemy, Sasquatch!, She & Him, Tallest Man on Earth, Telekenesis, The National, xx, Zooey Deschannel
Posted in Concert Reviews, Concerts & Events | Posted by Arianne - Correspondent

The goods on The Morning Benders

May 28th, 2010

The Goods: The Morning Benders of Berkley, California released their awe-inspiring album Big Echo on Rough Trade in early 2010. The 10 tracks of the album execute absolutely charming melodies, soft hymn-like vocals and a laid back, hazy Californian vibe. Sounds Like: The love child of The Beach Boys and The Shins who was influenced [...]

Tags: grizzly bear, The Beach Boys, The Morning Benders, The Shins
Posted in Music & Videos, Reviews | Posted by Arianne - Correspondent

We Love Free Stuff!

May 21st, 2010

Yep, once again, I’m acting as your personal Santa Claus, delivering free gifts to all you good little boys and girls. As if you didn’t get spoiled enough from the first batch of free MP3s, here are some lovely tracks and EPs to keep your ears content and within a budget. Enjoy!

Tags: Black Moth Super Rainbow, DJ A Trak, Dum Dum Girls, Junip, Kanye West, the antlers, the big pink, Tobacco
Posted in Just For Fun, Music & Videos | Posted by Arianne - Correspondent

The Goods On Wild Beasts

May 6th, 2010

The Goods: Wild Beasts of Kendal, UK, are a promising quartet that creates beautifully captivating music. In 2009 they released their phenomenal sophomore album “Two Dancers” on Domino Records, which received wide spread critical acclaim. Sounds Like: The only comparison you could draw to this highly original group is counter-tenor vocals reminiscent of Antony Hegarty [...]

Tags: Hayden Thorpe, Wild Beasts
Posted in Music & Videos, Reviews | Posted by Arianne - Correspondent

The Goods on Local Natives

April 23rd, 2010

The Goods: Indie rock quintet based in Silver Lake, Los Angeles, that is about to blow up. Their debut album, Gorilla Manor, released in February 2010 on Frenchkiss Records (a label founded by members of Les Savys Favs) is a huge success. Sounds Like: A hybrid of the serene harmonies of Fleet Foxes, the hazy [...]

Tags: Animal Collective, Fleet Foxes, Frenchkiss Records, grizzly bear, Local Natives, Talking Heads, The Arcade Fire, Vampire Weekend
Posted in Music & Videos, Reviews | Posted by Arianne - Correspondent

CD Review for Cancer Bats “Bears, Mayor, Scraps and Bones”

April 23rd, 2010

Bears, Mayors, Scraps and Bones, Cancer Bats’ third studio album, has made everything they’ve done to date seem like child’s play. The Canadian four piece hardcore band has delivered a tour de force that nearly triumphs the efforts of 2008’s mind blowing Hail Destroyer and 2006’s eminent Birthing the Giant. Released April 13th through Distort [...]

Tags: beastie boys, cancer bats, Jaye Scwarzer, Liam Cormier, Megadeath, Mike Peters, Pantera, Sabotage, Scott Middleton, Slayer
Posted in Music & Videos, Reviews | Posted by Arianne - Correspondent

Passion Pit Review

April 14th, 2010

Vancouver has been waiting patiently for the return of the illustrious Passion Pit and at last on Sunday night fans were relieved of their anticipation. The five piece electro-pop band from Cambridge, Massachusetts finally played the Commodore Ballroom after two previously canceled shows (the first in October due to illness and the second in December [...]

Tags: Ayad Al Adhamy, Beach House, Bear Hands, Charlotte Gainsbourg, Gossip Girls, Ian Hultquist, Jeff Apruzzese, Mayer Hawthorne, Michael Angelako, Nate Donmoyer, passion pit, Skins, Smokey Robinson, The Country, weezer
Posted in Blog, Concert Reviews | Posted by Arianne - Correspondent