Philippine Hardcore/Punk Scene Report

Hi there folks! Emmanuel Jasmin of Resist To Exist zine/Delusion of Terror Production here to give you the latest info on what’s happening within our local scene on this side of the planet. First off, let me give you some bits of info with regard to our country. For those who slept in their geography class, [...]

Eminem “All Access Europe (2002)”

Release : June 18, 2002 Encoding : Region 1 Run Time : 76Studio : Universal Music & VI Description :If you thought Eminem was only known in the USA, you’re really wrong. This is a polemic Eminem/D12/XZibit Tour in Europe. Eminem and his crew go to Hamburg (Germany), Oslo (Norway), Stockholm (Sweden), Amsterdam (Holland), Brussels (Belgium), Paris (France), Manchester and London (United [...]

Hip Hop Subversive Art

Behind the debate of whether graffiti is art or vandalism, there is another discourse, remaining relatively untouched by the popular press, at least in the parts of North America and Europe that I have personally lived in. Background Teenagers and adults alike have a need for cultural myths and folktales to provide a storyline, giving [...]

Tupac in Sarajevo: The Rise of Rebellion Rap in Eastern Europe

Since its humble beginnings in the 1970s to its present day multi billion dollar industry, hip-hop and rap have transformed the world of music and pop culture and come to represent the political and economic struggles of African Americans. What started as a rebellious artful expression, soon transformed itself to a capital generating, culturally transformative [...]

Hip Hop and Rap in Europe

In September 1996 the European Music Office published its report on “Music in Europe”. The second part of this study was titled “Music, Culture and Society in Europe” and edited by Paul Rutten. It contains six critical essays and five case studies on the cultural value of music in the European Union. This case study [...]

The Godfather Of South Korean Rock

Shin Jung Hyun, commonly called the godfather of Korean rock ‘n’ roll, is often compared to Elvis Presley. But that really doesn’t do him justice. Sure, he might have been as popular as Elvis in South Korea. But he’s more like the David Axelrod, Brian Wilson or Jimi Hendrix of South Korea……… The Godfather of South Koren Rock

Nokia gets into the Asian music scene

Homegrown music talents in the Asia-Pacific region now have a new platform to showcase their latest song creations. The Independent Artists Club Web site launched recently by Nokia aims to promote local artists in the region by allowing them to upload their songs on the Web for music fans around the world to enjoy. The IAC [...]

Los Angeles Nightlife: Bars & Clubs in LA

Nightlife has a special place in the heart of Los Angeles. This city offers one of the most diverse arrays of bars and clubs. LA is one of the busiest cities where one slaves away as a soldier all day working the 9-5 shift and then whisks away the nights and weekends in its vast nightlife [...]

Pearl Jam – Backspacer (Monkeywrench)

Pearl Jam have always been an album band more than anything else. While every record that they have put out has had a few memorable singles, the albums as a whole package are much more memorable. This distinction has also been shared by bands like The Who, the Clash, The Replacements, Black Flag, The Stooges, Sonic [...]

The Club & Music Scene

The Live Music Scene Los Angeles’s music scene is extremely diverse, to say the least, a daunting and dizzying beast. But on any given night, finding something to satisfy any musical taste is easy because this city is at the center of the entertainment industry. Every day, countless national and international acts are drawn here. [...]

THE VERY BEST with Javelin, Many Mansions

THE VERY BEST with Javelin, Many Mansions Sunday, November 01, 9:00 PM Great Scott 1222 Commonwealth Ave Allston, 02134 General admission $12.00 18+ • Tickets only available at Great Scott Born from a love of hip-hop’s boundary-pushing ethos, Etienne Tron and Johan Karlberg of the celebrated French/Swedish production/remix duo Radioclit have teamed up with Malawian [...]