Category Archives: Music

The Reinvention of “Fem Rock” in Modern Culture

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Rebecca Douglas

In the late 1990s/early 2000s gender-bending female artists started to rise in popularity. The pro-LBGT group Le Tigre began to gain recognition. Chicks on Speed released electroclash songs that highlighted society’s obsession with the female body. And of course… there … Continue reading →

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Lady Gaga Takes Her Show to Capitol Hill

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Shannon Carlin

Lady Gaga, like many other celebrities, has set her sights on Capitol Hill. Continue reading →

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Mixtapes and R&B

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Brooks Newkirk

The mixtape has been a stable in hip-hop since the genre emerged in the 1970s. Rappers and DJs, both mainstream and independent, have used mixtapes to get music to fans and now R&B artists are doing the same. An overwhelming … Continue reading →

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RSVPing: A South by Southwest Trick for the Broke and the Crafty

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Brianne Garcia

South by Southwest is a music, film and interactive festival in Austin, Texas where dirty hipsters, fledgling hippies and broke bloggers are as equally welcome as industry professionals and executives alike. Despite the festival’s many “official” events, including panels, showcases … Continue reading →

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