Tyler Payman Connector Staff In the past year especially, the term “alternative R&B” has been no stranger to coffeehouse chatter. Much like in the case of the recent “emo revival”, some listeners happily embraced the freshness of something that’s new to them while others (usually with noses skyward) preach its uncredited history that has apparently…
‘Momentary’ meeting with a legendary ‘Master’: Interview with Albert Hammond, Jr.
Photos courtesy of BB Gun Press Regina Alongi Connector Editor The Strokes may be one of the most legendary bands to come out of New York City in the last 20 years. In 2001, their debut album, “Is This It,” was featured in various publications as the best album of the year, is often called…
Vermont band Gang of Thieves simply rock
(Photo courtesy of Gang of Thieves/Facebook.) Marlon Pitter Connector Editor Every time they take the stage, Gang of Thieves strive to put on the best rock ‘n’ roll show they possibly can. For the past six years, they have been doing exactly that. Formed in 2009, the band is comprised of guitarists Nick Wood and…
Tyler the Creator and A$AP Rocky Announce North American Tour
Jen Desrosiers Connector Editor Two days ago, news hit the internet that A$AP Rocky and Tyler the Creator were set to embark on their co-headlining “Rocky & Tyler” tour, and eyebrows were raised at this strange combination of artists. It seems that both parties have gotten over their brief conflict with each other after Tyler…
There’s a new Tribe in town
Regina Alongi Connector Staff “Revitalization” may be the best word to explain the change Tribe Society has just gone through. Dropping the Gentlemen Hall moniker and parting ways with a bandmate, the quintet have reestablished themselves as a heavier, hip hop-influenced alternative rock band. We were first introduced to Tribe Society when they released a…
Warped Tour highlights from Xfinity Center (Mansfield, Mass.)
(Photo courtesy of Vans Warped Tour) The Vans Warped Tour made its annual stop at the Xfinity Center in Mansfield, Mass., bringing with it more than 90 performers of various genres performing all day Tuesday. Established and newly formed bands and artists alike performed 30-minute sets on 11 different stages throughout the venue. Bands expected…
