Carlos Ramirez is a former editor at AOL Music. His writing has appeared on IGN, Bullz-Eye, Ultimate-Guitar, MetalSucks, PopDose, TheGauntlet and many other music destinations. Born and raised in Queens, N.Y., Ramirez resides in Los Angeles with his wife and baby daughter.
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M.I.A. Visits ‘Colbert’ Show: Singer on Politics in Music, Public Enemy + More
M.I.A. was the featured guest on last night’s (Nov. 20) episode of ‘The Colbert Report.’ The English-Sri Lankan artist chatted with Colbert about a range of topics including politics, television and her take on America.
Daily Top 5 News Countdown: Blink-182 Singer to Release Children’s Book + More
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Vance Joy, ‘Play With Fire’ – Exclusive Video Premiere
Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy hasn’t even released a proper album yet, but he’s already moving the number of units usually reserved for arena acts. His debut EP ‘God Loves You When You're Dancing’ was released in March 2013 and is certified Double Platinum by the Australian Record Industry Association, and his ‘Riptide’ single became a smash on radio Down Under.
Plus, ‘White to Gold’ – Exclusive Video Premiere
Los Angeles rising electro-rockers Plus cite influences such as Phoenix, LCD Soundsystem and Passion Pit, and while one can certainly hear some of that flavor in their sound, their songwriting chops put them in their own unique category.
Director Wes Anderson to Get Tribute Album Treatment
Indie director extraordinaire Wes Anderson will get the tribute treatment next spring when a new double-CD tribute album featuring songs from his films hits stores. ‘I Saved Latin!’ will include tracks from Anderson movies such as ‘Rushmore,’ ‘Bottle Rocket,’ ‘The Darjeeling Limited,’ and others.
Daily Top 5 News Countdown: South By Southwest Performers Revealed + More
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The Melismatics, ‘Close 2 the Vest’ – Exclusive Video Premiere
With a heritage that includes Prince, the Replacements and Soul Asylum, Minneapolis has been a hotbed for music talent for a long time and it’s about time you add the Melismatics to that list. Formed in 2001, the combo delivers the kind of soulful power-pop that will have you singing along after the first verse-chorus pass.
Kan Wakan Choose Their 10 Favorite Los Angeles Music Artists – Video Playlist
Based out of Los Angeles, Kan Wakan specialize in an enthralling songwriting style that incorporates musical tinges of everything from John Barry-esque orchestral pop and soul-jazz to post-rock and psych-rock. Kan Wakan is the musical brainchild of composer/producer/multi-instrumentalist Gueorgui I. Linev.
Mountain Jam 2014 Pre-Sale Is Live
Music lovers will be migrating to Hunter Mountain, N.Y. the weekend of June 5-8 for Mountain. The famed music festival will be celebrating its 10th anniversary this time out and it’s sure to be a weekend to remember. Pre-sale passes for next year’s festival are on sale now.
Daily Top 5 News Countdown: Kanye West Chats ‘Breaking Bad’ With Famed Author + More
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