Between Drake and our crack-smoking former mayor, Toronto has been put under a spotlight these past few years. The city itself has become the kid up the block that we all see but don’t really know anything about. Its artists are not only flourishing but growing in number. If there was ever a time to be making music in Toronto that time is now, but the success of the OVO Owl often overshadows the new artists from the city who are well worth paying attention to. The post 10 Toronto Artists to Watch Out For appeared first on Pigeons & Planes.
Nevermind the Hits: 10 B-Sides, Rarities, and Demos Every Nirvana Fan Should Hear
Nirvana will go down in rock history for their classic album Nevermind, leading the grunge movement, and shaping the sound of alternative music in the ’90s, but there’s so much more. Throughout their career and even into superstardom, the band maintained their punk rock ethos, making plenty of music that wasn’t made for the charts or the radio. From fan favorites that never got released to B-sides and rare demos, here are some of the best lesser known Nirvana songs that every fan should hear. The post Nevermind the Hits: 10 B-Sides, Rarities, and Demos Every Nirvana Fan Should Hear appeared first on Pigeons & Planes.
Australian Music You Should Know
Australia continues to pump out talented and unique artists at an astonishing rate. In December 2013, we told you about these Australian artists you should know, and now we’re back with a new crop of acts. With raucous rock bands and vibrant electronic producers, not to mention a slowly rising rap scene and some pop artists with the potential to truly cross over, Australia seems to have it all. The post Australian Music You Should Know appeared first on Pigeons & Planes.
The Most WTF Moments in Battle Rap History
Battle rap is filled with moments that make you go, “WTF?” Sometimes, this can be indicative of a good performance. “WTF? How did he come up with that?” But often times, “WTF” alludes to some horrible, embarrassing stuff. In battles, this includes absurd punchlines, ridiculous punches, and incredible moments of brilliance and idiocy. These moments include a man urinating on himself after asking his opponent to be his boyfriend, a man acknowledging that his “penis is kinda small,” a man confusing surrogation and segregation, and a woman offering her opponent Monistat and Vagisil. These moments may also include a man who dresses as Batman to battle a blind opponent, gets naked in another battle, and dresses as…
The Biggest Album to Album Changes in Music History
“I want the old Kanye West back!” We heard it just last year when Yeezus divided the hip-hop community with its abrasive electronic production and obscene lyrics, and we heard it in 2008 when Kanye abandoned rap for 808s & Heartbreak, an album full of auto-tuned pop. Most artists, especially those who are active for many years, slowly evolve over time, incorporating new techniques and ideas, and being shaped by their life experiences and increasing age and maturity over numerous albums. Sometimes, however, the change in style is sudden and dramatic, with consecutive albums exhibiting wildly different sounds.The post The Biggest Album to Album Changes in Music History appeared first on Pigeons & Planes.