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Review: CAKE At The Palace Theater In Connecticut

By Harris posted May 11, 2012 at 09:01

As if on the front steps of a run down New Orleans bar, Vince DiFiore sits backstage, secluded from the world, pushing air through his silver trumpet. He jams along with himself, a man without an audience, playing only for the benefit of his own ears. Just out of view are thousands of fans. Still there he sits, lit only by a glowing blue stage lamp, minutes from taking the stage in Connecticut with his band. CAKE. Continue...

Opinion: Why Dubstep Sucks And How It Can Be Saved

By Harris posted April 17, 2012 at 08:30

For those of you who have been reading The Truth About Music since it began, you’ll know that my musical tastes are all over the place. I’m a fan of everything from Eminem to Gershwin. That being said, I have been on a war against the growing influence of dub step in the pop music community for about a year now. What started as a few minor bars in a few top 40 songs has turned into a music revolution within the pop world. Continue...
Review: Sleeper Agent Rock New York’s Irving Plaza

By Harris posted April 11, 2012 at 16:15

Opening slots are tough. Fans are often disinterested, talking and drinking before the band they came to see hits the stage. The best bands capitalize on these opportunities, drawing people into their portion of the show. Sleeper Agent pulled this off and more, winning over portions of the crowd with their intense brand of indie rock. Continue...
Review: Salmon Fishing In The Yemen Exceeds Highest Expectations

By Harris posted March 30, 2012 at 11:24

I was the first one to admit it. The Oscar year of 2011 to 2012 was pretty terrible. In all honesty, the Hollywood blockbusters weren’t all that great in that span either. Whether you are an espresso sipping movie snob (me) or a 31 year old who still thinks 2 Fast 2 Furious was an amazing movie (also partially me), last year sucked. It is now March 2012 and as the saying goes, hope springs eternal. Enter Salmon Fishing In The Yemen. What was that? Need it one more time? Yes, Salmon Fishing In The Yemen has gotten me out of my movie rut. Continue...
Interview: Chiddy Bang Chat Breakfast, Ad Libs and Spaceships

By Harris posted March 26, 2012 at 14:39

With thousands of musicians at SXSW for thousands of reasons, one thing separates Chiddy Bang from the pack. While some were there to learn and others were there to impress critics, Chiddy Bang came to Austin, TX in the middle of March to do one thing. Have fun. From the moment they hit the stage to the final question of our interview, we could tell that Chidera Anamege and Noah Beresin love to have fun and do what makes them happy. Continue...
6 Things To Remember Before Mad Men Returns

By Harris posted March 23, 2012 at 08:22

526 days. That is the amount of time that will separate the end of Mad Men Season 4 and the premiere of Season 5 (starts up this Sunday, 3/25/12). With more than a year in between episodes, even the biggest TV buffs will have to look back on their notes to recall what happened last. For those of you who don’t take notes during TV shows (non-nerds), we’ve got you covered. Here are 5 Things To Remember Before Mad Men Returns this Sunday on AMC. Continue...
Truth About Music Live: Said The Whale Perform “Jesse, AR”

By Harris posted March 22, 2012 at 15:05

The following video is a part of our Truth About Music Live series featuring exclusive live performances by pop musics best up and coming talents. When we first met Said The Whale, they were stationed in an iHop parking lot in the southern portion of Austin, TX. As we approached the van, we were greeted by a happy group of musicians who had just spent a great deal of time driving to SXSW. They were excited to be in Austin and the performance you are about to watch was truly mesmerizing. It even pulled a few people away from their pancakes to listen. Continue...
A Truth About Music Sized Thank You!

By Harris posted March 21, 2012 at 11:40

Last month, our Pick The Grammy Winners Contest winner was a young lady who guessed every single category correctly. Although the Grammy’s are in the rearview mirror, we wanted to share a photo that the winner sent us from Florida. Be sure to look out for more contests so that you can win some free music courtesy of The Truth About Music! Continue...
Interview: Kahn From The Parlotones

By Harris posted March 20, 2012 at 08:35

When we were creating our list of the top 26 bands (alphabetically speaking) to see at SXSW, The Parlotones were runaway winners in their letter. A smooth blending of sounds along with what can only be described as brilliant songwriting, The Parlotones bridge the gap between humanitarian and rock band. After climbing Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness for the abuse of women, they jumped on a plane (actually three planes) to bring their music to Austin, TX for SXSW. Although The Parlotones may be relatively unknown in America, they are a multi-platinum selling act in South Africa. Lead singer Kahn Morbee took a few moments out of his busy SXSW schedule to speak with us. Enjoy the interview: Continue...
Pictures: SXSW Day 3

By Harris posted March 16, 2012 at 13:29

Check out some pictures from our third day in Austin, TX for SXSW. Continue...