Pages tagged “athlete”

20 Sunlight Songs

20 Sunlight Songs

Due to the impending and much-desired delivery of spring, we decided to compose a list dedicated to sunlight. Because we like sunlight. It makes us happy....  read more

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14 Bands In Strange Locations

14 Bands In Strange Locations

Most people have seen one of their favorite artists play on stage; it’s a wonderful experience, but such shows have a tendency to blend together after a while. But we’ve compiled a list that showcases some terrific artists in foreign territory—not stages, not recording studios, but unique locales which make them even more memorable....  read more

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Athlete: Black Swan

Athlete: <em>Black Swan</em>

Ten catchy choruses, no original ideas Paired with a Grey’s Anatomy clip in which someone dies or falls in love, Athlete’s mid-tempo rock might pack a punch. But when alone, the sweeping choruses that swarm Athlete’s fourth record, Black Swan, shoot for the rafters without any substantial emotional anchor—the songs get lost in the clouds....  read more

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Given the “everybody wants to be part of the rock scene” hook of Athlete’s first single, “Westside,” you’d think the band had written the song about Austin, Texas’ SXSW...  read more

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