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USC Concerts Committee has announced that rapper Big Sean, DJ A-Trak and the collaboration of Travis Barker (of Blink-182) and Mix Master Mike (of the Beastie Boys) will headline the Springfest music festival. The annual musical festival, which is set to take place on April 6 on McCarthy Quad, features seven other acts and bands, […]
Musical breakups are inevitable but often for the best
By NICK MINDICINO
in Columns, Lifestyle
When a band breaks up or goes on hiatus, it can be shocking, even devastating, to its members and listeners. But with the music industry in a slump, breakups are more common than ever. The outlook, however, is not one of despair, but one of hope: Reunions are also starting to spread like wildfire. Fame […]
Blink-182’s latest album faintly digresses
Blink-182 reschedules tour, upsets fans
By NICK MINDICINO
in Blogs, Open Mic
Blink-182 announced that it has been working on its new record since they reformed in February of 2009. Since then, the band has complete one tour of the United States, and European fans were expecting to get to see the band this summer. The band announced Monday, however, that it will be cancelling the tour […]
Travis Barker to release solo album
By JENAY ROSS
in Blogs, Open Mic
Do you ever hear much about drummers recording their own solo albums? Well, that’s exactly what Travis Barker of Blink-182 has done. Barker’s solo album, Give the Drummer Some, is due to drop March 15. Give the Drummer Some has some huge names attached to it. Lupe Fiasco, Pharrell, Snoop Dogg, E-40, Busta Rhymes, Slash […]