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Watch the Hottest Highlights from the American Music Awards
The 44th American Music Awards was held on November 20, 2016 at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles. Ariana Grande performs with Nicki Minaj at the 2016 American Music Awards. The two vocalists tore up the stage with their steamy track 'Side to Side' live from the AMAs. Watch the performance of The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey below. During my first viewing of the song I got board with the voice over work in comparison to their live vocals from the VMAs. Even though the VMA performance with live vocals was received with mixed reactions, it was still more engaging to
An Introspective Glance at Startup Culture on Small Business Saturday
Small Business Saturday follows the madness from Black Friday each year by inviting consumers away from the big box stores, and down to Main Street to help spur and drive the local economy. Yesterday was also Record Store Day Black Friday, which is an annual event that provides local, independent record stores with limited released vinyl to bring in shoppers. This initiative creates a large buzz for indie record stores. What Small Business Saturday is missing from their annual event is driving force that will draw in crowds. The element that Record Store Day has benefited from is the communication
The Standing Rock Native American Reservation has Become the Epicenter of the Environment
The Army Corps of Engineers sent a letter on Friday to the chairman of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe explaining that the violent confrontations have taken place, and they are shutting down the campgrounds, (area north of the Cannonball River, including the Oceti Sakowin camp). After December 5, protestors will be cited and charged with trespassing if still on the land. The trespassing citation is just a way for government to try and clear some of the land for the oil companies to dig under the Missouri River. According to standingrock.org, the website notes that: 'The tribe maintains jurisdiction on all reservation
Record Store Day Black Friday 2016 New Releases on Vinyl
Record Store Day Black Friday provides new music on vinyl records to independent record stores around the United States. Each April Record Store Day works with musicians and indie record stores to connect fans with limited released material. This has grown in such popularity that they have added a second day on Black Friday to give the opportunity of releasing limited music a second day in the year. In my area within Southern Illinois, we are kind of spoiled with indie record stores in comparison to large cities that may have fewer, and larger populations. The ability to be
Umphrey’s McGee Release ZONKEY & Red. Rocks. Repeat.
Umphrey's McGee has recently released a collection of live music from Red Rocks Amphitheatre titled Red. Rocks. Repeat. Blu-Rays and DVDs for Red. Rocks. Repeat. will start shipping this Friday, November 25th. Digital downloads are available now. In addition to this live album, the band also recently released ZONKEY, a mashup album with a preview of the albums below. Red. Rocks. Repeat. This concert film captures the first back-to-back sell out series of concerts from Umphrey's McGee at the renown Red Rocks Amphitheatre on July 2 & 3, 2016. ZONKEY Umphrey's McGee released ZONKEY last month on iTunes, as well
Record Store Day Black Friday 2016 Preview
Record Store Day Black Friday is celebrating the holidays with 150 new titles released across independent record stores in the United States. Black Friday is commonly known for sales on electronics and other big ticket items early in the morning following Thanksgiving. A more recent trend developing is the demand for vinyl music within independent record stores. Each April, Record Store Day celebrates a day where musicians release vinyl records only to independent record stores across the world. Record Store Day Black Friday extends the concept of providing new vinyl to indie record stores with a stocked list of new
Solar Power Running the Island of Ta’u in American Samoa
Tesla Motors and SolarCity has invested 5,300+ solar panels and 60 Tesla Powerpacks on the South Pacific Island known as Ta’u. The island of Ta’u has a population of a little over 55,000 people. The island is now being ran on 100% renewable energy. The power is transferred from the solar panels to Tesla Powerpacks where they can store up to 6 Megawatt hours of storage. With the Powerpacks ability to store energy, the island can go three days without sun, and still have enough power in the reserves to fuel the demand from the community. Fortune recently covered Telsa's progression in renewable energy
Virtual Reality Basketball Arrives with NBA 2KVR Experience on Multiple Platforms
Sony Playstation released today NBA 2KVR Experience with interactive graphics and controls that puts the user in the shoes of a professional basketball player. With a price point at 14.99 the game does have limited capabilities, but does an excellent job of introducing people to live action virtual reality on multiple devices. Players will need to have the Playstation VR headset and camera to experience NBA 2KVR. 1-4 players can play against each other in a series of competitive matches and games. Sony Playstation and Business Wire noted: “NBA 2KVR will give fans even more access to our franchise and test
Amazon Prime Video The Grand Tour Sets the Bar in Automotive Entertainment
Amazon Prime Video has just launched The Grand Tour, and set new in house records for viewership. Episode 1, Season 1 features the scorching sun in the California desert, plus three amazing hybrids and a stunning BMW. Episode two is from Johannesburg, and will be available this upcoming Friday on Amazon Prime. The Grand Tour provides Amazon Prime Video the wheels to speed up their original content programming. The show is rated 4.9 out of 5 stars by more than 15,000 customers on Amazon, and currently has a score of 97% on Rotten Tomatoes. With on-demand viewing, users can watch the content
New Music featuring A Little Something More From by Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats have released a new eight-track EP titled A Little Something More From out now on Stax Records. A Little Something More From is a companion album to pair with the band’s critically acclaimed self-titled debut. This new album features compelling studio recordings of live tracks including 'Parlor,' 'Out On The Weekend,' and 'I Did It.' It also contains original album B-sides including the soulful ballad 'What I Need,' 'How To Make Friends' and a live version of 'Wasting Time' recorded at the Stax Museum of American Soul Music in Memphis. The Night Sweats are set to
The 44th American Music Awards was held on November 20, 2016
Small Business Saturday follows the madness from Black Friday each year
The Army Corps of Engineers sent a letter on Friday to the
Record Store Day Black Friday provides new music on vinyl records
Umphrey's McGee has recently released a collection of live music from
Record Store Day Black Friday is celebrating the holidays with 150 new
Tesla Motors and SolarCity has invested 5,300+ solar panels and 60 Tesla Powerpacks
Sony Playstation released today NBA 2KVR Experience with interactive graphics and
Amazon Prime Video has just launched The Grand Tour, and set
Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats have released a new eight-track