Gina Vespa – who, sadly, is not affiliated with the motor scooter company – is a GWU graduate currently residing in Maryland with her husband and two dachshunds. A freelance writer for both Diffuser.fm and PopCrush, Gina enjoys combining her love for music with her passion for writing. She has interviewed artists such as Matt Pond and Zac and Isaac Hanson, and she's always on the lookout for new bands to check out.
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David Lynch Announces New Album, ‘The Big Dream,’ Ft. Lykke Li on Bonus Track
Iconic director David Lynch will release his sophomore record, ‘The Big Dream,’ on July 15 in Europe and July 16 in the U.S. The disc comprises 11 original tunes and a cover of Bob Dylan’s ‘The Ballad of Hollis Brown,’ as well as a bonus track featuring Lykke Li titled ‘I’m Waiting Here’ (listen below via Spotify).
NBC ‘Dracula’ Trailer – What’s the Song?
Fans of ‘The Tudors’ and ‘Downton Abbey’ can look forward to an upcoming series by the same producer titled ‘Dracula.’ Starring Golden Globe winner Jonathan Rhys Meyers, the show focuses on an American entrepreneur who claims to want to bring modern science to a Victorian city – but his real motives are much darker, as he seeks revenge on those who wronged him in the past. ‘Dracula’ is set to prem
Pearl Jam to Release New Single, ‘Mind Your Manners,’ in July?
Seattle grunge titans Pearl Jam have been working on their tenth studio album — the follow-up to 2009's 'Backspacer' — and according to an All Access listing (which has since been taken down), fans can expect to hear their new single, 'Mind Your Manners,' on July 16.
TEEN, ‘Carolina’ – New Video
Brooklyn-based indie rockers TEEN have unveiled a new video for ‘Carolina,’ the title track from an EP that dropped this past Tuesday on Carpark Records. The colorful clip (watch above) features local performance artist Megha Barnabas dancing through the streets of NYC, handing out roses to strangers as she makes her way from the Flower District to Times Square.
Suede, ‘Hit Me’ – New Video
In Suede’s new video for ‘Hit Me,’ what starts out as a seemingly innocent museum trip takes a drastic turn as a young couple take vandalism to a whole new level. The clip (watch above) features the duo defacing portraits, breaking statues and flinging paint all over the place before collapsing amidst the mess they’ve made.
Volkswagen Beetle 2013 Commercial – What’s the Song?
The Volkswagen Beetle convertible “will brighten your night,” a new ad suggests. The 30-second clip (watch below) proves it, as a couple enjoys a peaceful evening drive through the breathtaking Alaskan scenery while Cat Power’s (aka Chan Marshall) ‘Dark End of the Street’ plays in the background.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra, ‘From the Sun’ – New Video
Portland-based psych-rockers Unknown Mortal Orchestra have released a new video for ‘From the Sun’ with help from filmmaker Rick Alverson (who co-wrote and directed 2012's 'The Comedy'), and some might find its content a bit disturbing. The clip’s dark, graphic scenes – which feature a man being almost savagely degraded by a group of art students – are in stark contrast to the tune’s upbeat vibe.
MusicFestNW 2013 Lineup Revealed: Neko Case, Animal Collective + More to Perform
MusicFestNW returns to Portland, Ore., this fall for its 13th annual run with a number of top-name acts in tow. This year’s multi-venue festival brings performances by more than 150 bands and artists — Neko Case, Young the Giant, Animal Collective and the Head and the Heart, to name a few — during the week of Sept. 3-8.
Cold Cave, ‘Black Boots’ – New Video
Cold Cave have unleashed a trippy new video for ‘Black Boots.’ Wes Eisold teamed up with designer Alexandre Plokhov and Russian filmmaker Slava Tsukerman (who directed 1982’s ‘Liquid Sky’) for the three-and-a-half minute clip (watch above), which features the singer in front of a unique city backdrop.
The Roots + Elvis Costello to Release New Album, ‘Wise Up Ghost,’ in September
The Roots are always looking for fresh new ways to showcase their music. They’ve collaborated with a number of different artists over the years, and now, they’re adding another impressive one to the list: Elvis Costello. Yes, that’s right — the group of hip-hop heroes have teamed up with the famed British rocker for a forthcoming album titled ‘Wise Up Ghost.’