Police report: Fashion crimes have taken a severe turn for the worse. Individuals are wearing leggings with crop tops. Red and hot pink closet vomit has been spotted on individuals roaming the streets of Chicago. What’s ok to do and what isn’t? With as crazy as some of the items labeled as “couture” in our … Continue reading
Author Archives: anniecolletti
Benjy Davis Project “Dust”
Music [myoo-zik] noun: An art form created to evoke some form of emotion with the use of instrumentation, voice and the dance between rhythm, melody and harmony. No, I’m not a dictionary, but I believe I have a solid understanding of what music is and what elements have the ability to draw people in. “Dust,” … Continue reading
Featured Artist: Placebo releases “Battle for the Sun”
After 13 years, five studio albums, 10 million album sales, breaks and fixes, Placebo has released their first album since 2006. “Battle for the Sun” was released on June 9th, 2009, in the US and Canada. The whirlwind of success they’ve gained and battles they’ve fought only helps to make their music more genuine. Their … Continue reading
So Many Dynamos “The Loud Wars”
So Many Dynamos, a four piece band out of Edwardsville, Illinois, has been fusing together dance punk, indie pop, a bit of electronic sound and math rock for six years. After popping in The Loud Wars, their second album (released on April 28th of this year), one thing came to mind. They reminded me of … Continue reading
Featured Artist: Electric Owls “Ain’t Too Bright”
Honestly, this record started a year ago when I decided to stop playing music for awhile because being in a band was ruining my life. -Andy Herod “Ain’t too Bright” by the Electric Owls serves up something entirely different than most records today. Rather than having a super new sound or one that was embraced … Continue reading
Let’s Hear it for the Boys
Katie has submitted another fashion article. Guys, pay attention! Ladies, feel free to forward it along to all of your guy friends (whether they need guidance or not). Continue reading
Crosby Loggins “Time to Move”
I am not a scientist, but I do understand one small part of genetics: certain traits are passed on from parent to child. Simple, right? Evidently, musical talent stands as one of the traits that can be transmitted from father to son. Does the last name Loggins happen to ring a bell? Crosby Loggins is … Continue reading
The Man in the Mirror
Today, the world says goodbye to an international superstar. Michael Jackson, a natural-born performer, stunned audiences everywhere with his songwriting abilities, versatile voice and impeccable dance moves. I found out about Michael Jackson in a text message while I was in the middle of the city of Chicago. Since this was such a shock, I … Continue reading
Lip sync much?!
Ok, so I get that some performers lip sync to better their overall show quality. Many heighten a performance with dance or ridiculous stunts that would make it nearly impossible to sing without sounding horrendous. Uhh…but don’t most people go to concerts for the music? Last week, Kristina DeBarge performed her hit song “Goodbye” on … Continue reading
New Release: Neal E. Boyd’s “My American Dream”
Thoughts Out Loud/HauteThought has a new genre for all of you! Musicians I truly admire are few and far between. Technological advancements such as Auto Tune, Pro Tools and the distortion effect that took the hip hop scene by storm last year have made it possible for people like Britney Spears and Lil’ Wayne to … Continue reading
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