The Truth About Music

"What's hot, what's not, and whats next in pop music"

Author: Keegan

Review: Twilight: Eclipse – The Soundtrack

By Keegan posted June 03, 2010 at 08:00

Keegan Forte is blogger from New York City. On her Blog, Music Is My Forte, she writes about concerts and music industry happenings. You can follow her on Twitter at @keeganforte. There are three groups of people that exist when it comes to Twilight: Team Edward, Team Jacob and Team Who Gives A Shit. But a fourth party has quickly become a vital part of the scene and it’s of course, wait for it, Team I Love The Indie Music Soundtrack. Although I’m absolutely Team Edward (duh) and actually a fan of the movie, it’s really the music that has spiked my interest. The soundtracks for Twilight and Twilight: New Moon were great, the former being much better, but Eclipse trumps them both. Continue...
The Yellow Bird Project

By Keegan posted May 05, 2010 at 15:30

Keegan Forte is blogger from New York City. On her Blog, Music Is My Forte, she writes about concerts and music industry happenings. You can follow her on Twitter at @keeganforte. We all love music and we all love fashion. Its when the two join forces that we lose our minds. The Yellow Bird Project does just that: “You can think of us as a tree of creativity, with branches joining together indie musicians, charitable organizations, and t-shirts with a fashionable punch. We’re a non-profit Montreal based organization dedicated to bringing our customers the finest of quality, originality, and philanthropy. We seek out only the coolest of cool artists, collaborate with them to design awesomely awesome tee-shirts, and give all the prettiest of pretty profits to charities of the artists’ choice.” This is a brilliantly brilliant idea. Continue...
Ke$ha Provides The Performance Of The Weak

By Keegan posted April 21, 2010 at 08:00

Keegan Forte is blogger from New York City. On her Blog, Music Is My Forte, she writes about concerts and music industry happenings. You can follow her on Twitter at @keeganforte. Up until this point I’ve put nothing but positivity forth in my writing. Today, that all changes. Don’t get me wrong, I get Ke$ha, I like Ke$ha (in moderation) and I absolutely see why she has such public appeal/industry appeal. BUT, what I didn’t get: her two performances on Saturday Night Live. I sat yesterday and watched with my stomach in knots and my eyes wide with severe secondary embarrassment. I had to repeat to myself over and over “Keegan, there is no reason for you to be this embarrassed, she has no clue who you are.” Yet, I couldn’t shake the feeling. Continue...
TAM Exclusive: Phoenix Performing “1901″ Live at SPIN Magazine’s 25th Anniversary Party

By Keegan posted April 16, 2010 at 18:04

Glassnote Records was kind enough to invite my sister and I to SPIN Magazine’s 25th Anniversary party. Not only was it held on the rooftop of their offices but Phoenix performed a 4 song acoustic set … no big deal. Leading off with “Lizstomania” into “Armistice” followed by “Rome,” the french foursome topped it off with their unstoppable “1901.” A little rain never hurt nobody … as Glassnote staff ran to the instruments’ rescue with teeny umbrellas, the boys played on and the attendees barely even took notice as all eyes and ears were fixed on Phoenix. With the New York City skyline behind them, a roomful of music heads, magazine buffs, heavy drinkers and even a bull dog named Thompson, you couldn’t have painted a better picture as to what my heaven must be like. Continue...
Some Fun Pre-Concert, Pre-Gaming Locations In Manhattan

By Keegan posted April 13, 2010 at 15:12

Keegan Forte is blogger from New York City. On her Blog, Music Is My Forte, she writes about concerts and music industry happenings. You can follow her on Twitter at @keeganforte. Concert going should never be a stressful task. Actually, it shouldn’t be a task at all. It should be an experience that not only brushes any stress off your shoulders, but one that transports you to your own world where song after song makes you smile and sway. Of course, meeting up with your concert companions beforehand is a given, whether it for a sit down dinner or to get in as many cheap beers as possible before venues empty out your bank accounts for the smallest vodka soda in America. This decision is an important one, as it will set the tone for a frank free evening. Continue...
Mashup Madness

By Keegan posted March 30, 2010 at 19:41

Keegan Forte is blogger from New York City. On her Blog, Music Is My Forte, she writes about concerts and music industry happenings. You can follow her on Twitter at @keeganforte. Yes, I’m word playing on “March Madness,” but can you blame me? With all the recent hype over “mash-ups” in the music world, they’re just as exciting as picking the winning college basketball team and rolling in the dough (oh, and gloating to your co-workers)! Mash-ups come in all shapes and sizes. Some are awesome, some are not so awesome and some make you wonder why a person thinks they’re awesome enough to mix together such peculiarly paired songs. Continue...
Discover More New Music With Songza Sets

By Keegan posted March 23, 2010 at 17:32

Keegan Forte is blogger from New York City. On her Blog, Music Is My Forte, she writes about concerts and music industry happenings. You can follow her on Twitter at @keeganforte. Last week I shared with you just one of two of my favorite sites to stream music (Left As Rain), leaving you hanging on the other was just wrong! This week is all about the new and totally hot, Songza Sets. With a new design and endless listening material, they’ve only just begun. Songza Sets is like the Albert Einstein of streaming music … although much better looking. Cooked up by the same team as the wonderful AmieStreet.com, Songza Sets isn’t just about the new music scene but about all music as it lives and breathes “packaged for you in interesting and informative ways.” Continue...
Discover New Music With ‘Left As Rain’

By Keegan posted March 16, 2010 at 13:43

Keegan Forte is blogger from New York City. On her Blog, Music Is My Forte, she writes about concerts and music industry happenings. You can follow her on Twitter at @keeganforte. When it comes to listening to music nowadays, the Internet has no doubt become a crowd favorite. Whether downloading music you know or seeking out something new, finding what you want is really just a click or two away. However, as abundant as these sites may be, there is no better feeling then finding one that you love and trust (yes, trust). I have two top favorites, but today, I’m gonna talk about music monster Left As Rain Continue...
Bands To Look Out For: Two Door Cinema Club

By Keegan posted March 09, 2010 at 09:00

Keegan Forte is blogger from New York City. On her Blog, Music Is My Forte, she writes about concerts and music industry happenings. You can follow her on Twitter at @keeganforte. From the powerhouse music family who brings you alt rock/indie bands like Mumford & Sons, The Temper Trap and Grammy winning, chart-topping phenomenon Phoenix; Glassnote Entertainment Group have presented their newest baby, Two Door Cinema Club. The trio of insanely talented rockers is made up of Alex Trimble [vocals/guitar], Kevin Baird [bassist] and Sam Halliday [guitarist] who, instead of signing on a fourth member to sit with the sticks, use a computer to generate mouthwatering background beats. Continue...
The Truth About Keegan

By Keegan posted December 18, 2007 at 07:29

I’ll put it simply for you; music is my life. You won’t find me “slappin’ da bass” or shredding up the guitar, and you would most likely confuse my voice with a metal fork being dragged across a chalkboard … but there is no rule that says you must play an instrument to be passionate about music. However, without those people my infatuation for music as well as music itself, would be non-existent. Just so we’re clear, I’m not here to tell you what music you should like but I am here to tell you what music you might like. Favorite albums, throw backs, music spread across platforms from movies to TV to the World Wide Web, maybe even songs that need to be locked in a box and never, ever let out; my opinions, my suggestions, my first love … all laid out for you here on Truth About [...] Continue...