Music
Depeche Mode presents unremarkable concoction of past sounds on 'Delta Machine'
- Columbia
BY SHAMIK GANGULY
Though some new synths and techniques appear, Depeche Mode just doesn’t steer itself or the industry in a new direction with Delta Machine.
Single Review: 'Voyeur' a disorienting yet characteristically soulful James Blake single
- Republic
BY ERIKA HARWOOD
But as we move on, “Voyeur” progresses into a disorienting, electronic trip in just over four minutes. Blake’s vocals become indistinctive as different samples and sounds — from distorted sirens to cowbells — take over the track.
Notebook: Dissecting the whimsical wordplay of rapper Cam'ron
- Interscope
BY JACKSON HOWARD
Cam’ron will always be Cam’ron. And I hope it stays that way. Here’s to another 15 years of greatness from our generation’s Confucius.
Walk Off The Earth saunters with diluted reggae vibe on 'R.E.V.O.'
- Columbia
BY SHAMIK GANGULY
Walk Off The Earth is a good example of a band that knows how to take advantage of changing trends in the music industry, riding the success of a “Somebody I Used to Know” cover into it’s latest album release.
Elliot Alpern: Ushering in the era of Justin Timberlake
BY ELLIOT ALPERN
So I guess the guy is perfect. Yes, he’s ruthless in his pursuit of fame, but which successful stars aren’t? In summary… prepare yourself for the Era of Timberlake.
Timberlake introduces a seductive, new generation of R&B for 'The 20/20 Experience'
- RCA
BY GREGORY HICKS
“Let the Groove Get In” and listen as JT brings sexy back to the music industry in a new decade of R&B.
A$AP Rocky and DJ Dillon Francis talk Woodie Awards, swag
- RCA
BY ANDREW ECKHOUS
Billed as an award show for “the best in indie, underground and everything in between,” the mtvU Woodie Awards allows college students (like you and me!) to make the decisions. This year, A$AP Rocky seems to be the top choice.
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Herb David: Crafting Ann Arbor's musical legacy
He's made guitars for Eric Clapton, Sonic Youth, the Byrds and Jerry Garcia, hung out with Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Iggy Pop and Jimi Hendrix and lived near the center of Ann Arbor's once-blossoming countercultural music scene. He's also one of the country's best instrument maker and he lives right around the corner.
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