The Truth About Music

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TAM’s Official 2012 SXSW Trailer

By Harris posted February 05, 2012 at 11:33

With SXSW 2012 just around the corner, we thought it was about time to get excited. Relive TAM’s coverage from the past two years at SXSW with this trailer featuring music by Sleeper Agent. You should be warned in advance, you might overexcite yourself. Please don’t watch this while driving! Continue...
SXSW Alphabet: 26 Bands We Can’t Wait To See At SXSW (A-D)

By Harris posted February 02, 2012 at 15:42

Each and every year, South by Southwest is a launching pad for new music. From John Mayer to Marina and the Diamonds, the festival has a knack for producing big name stars. As The Truth About Music prepares to cover the event for the third consecutive year, we’re excited to travel through the alphabet and pick 26 bands that we can’t wait to see at SXSW 2012. Continue...
Contest: Pick The Winners at the 2012 Grammy Awards!!

By Harris posted February 01, 2012 at 15:17

In what has become a yearly tradition at The Truth About Music, our annual Grammy Awards contest is back. Pick your winners for the following 9 categories and you’ll be entered to win a selection of music, featuring during the 2012 Grammy Awards. Think you can pick the winners? Good luck! Continue...
Review: “The Artist” Trying To Go Where Only One Film Has Gone Before

By Harris posted January 24, 2012 at 17:38

We can see it now. “The Oscar for Best Picture goes to….(drum roll please)…”The Artist.” The crowd at the Academy Awards goes crazy while this reaction is shared in front of millions of television screens across the country: “What the hell is ‘The Artist? Have you seen it? No, have you? No. Isn’t it that silent movie? Who would want to watch a silent movie?” This reaction isn’t without reason and while we’re not ready to call this the Best Picture winner, it isn’t hard to fathom. Continue...
Opinion: Top 5 TV Friends We Hope Are Friends In Real Life

By Harris posted January 18, 2012 at 17:39

Every once in a while, a television relationship comes along that is too perfect. You think to yourself, while curled up in front of your iPhone, that these guys (or girls) can’t possibly have this type of chemistry. In fact, it is hard to imagine some of these characters having relationships that didn’t involve their significant television other. Without further adue, here’s our list of the Top 5 TV Friends We Hope Are Friends In Real Life. Continue...
Review: The Descendants Beats Expectations, Not Oscar Worthy (For The Most Part)

By Harris posted January 10, 2012 at 17:28

The Truth About Music makes every attempt to keep spoilers out of our movie reviews. But, if you’re a stickler for spoilers, I’d move on. If you’re ok learning about some basic plot structure, then you’re safe to read on. As January hits, there are always a few dozen movies to see that will have a large impact when the Academy Awards arrive. Cheaters (like us) will look to the Golden Globe nominations for some guidance. Snagging three major nominations, “The Descendants” was a must see and we were pleasantly surprised with the outcome. Continue...
Opinion: Television Shows Don’t Have The Balls To Kill People When It Counts

By Harris posted January 05, 2012 at 09:01

It’s the rarest breed of television show. One that is perpetually intriguing, pulling the audience in week after week but is, at the same time, unafraid to make the big decisions. The first is hard enough on its own. How many shows come along each decade that are truly unique, truly different, truly magnetic. The truth is, in my life time, there’s only been a handful. Continue...
Winter Movie Trailer Breakdown

By Harris posted January 02, 2012 at 09:31

It’s not fair to say that we are perfect. But, let’s face it. Our Movie Trailer Breakdowns have been dead on over the past few months. We knew “50/50” and “Ides Of March” would rock and we are pretty certain that nobody would like “Colombiana.” With our ego’s swelling to unheard of sizes, we’re ready for 2012 and ready to tackle the new group of trailers released for the coming winter months. Here we go! (You should be pre-warned that the two best trailers in this addition are for movies that won’t be released for six and twelve months respectively. You’ve been warned). Continue...
The Truth About Music’s Top Ten Songs of 2011

By Harris posted December 26, 2011 at 10:01

It’s that time of year again. A time for trimming trees and getting in heated fights with family members about Barack Obama’s policies. Better than all of that, are end of the year lists. As someone who grew up wanting to rank things (no idea why), I’ve always loved Decembers for this reason. Now, while many people put together a Top Singles list at the years end, I’ve decided to work on a Top Songs list, including some lesser known songs that deserve some recognition as 2011 comes to a close. Continue...
Review: Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, Dark & Brilliant

By Harris posted December 22, 2011 at 09:01

The Truth About Music makes every attempt to keep spoilers out of our movie reviews. But, if you’re a stickler for spoilers, I’d move on. If you’re ok learning about some basic plot structure, then you’re safe to read on. 2011 has been a pretty weak year for great movies. While the last few years have been littered with greats like The Hurt Locker, Black Swan and The Wrestler, this year has been pretty bland. Outside of a few gems like 50/50 and The Ides of March, the year hasn’t had the great movie we all wait (and hope) for. With a little over a week to go before 2012 arrives, the movie of 2011 may have arrived. Continue...