Monthly Archives: August 2013

Zedd Crafts Smart Dance Music With “Clarity” & Achieves Summer Hit Status

Posted on August 25, 2013 by 2020k | RJ Kozain

2013 has been a year of unsuspecting comebacks and surprising summer hits. From Daft Punk’s “Get Lucky” to Robin Thicke’s “Blurred Lines,” the Billboard Hot 100 spectrum has taken mainstream outlets through a whirlwind of delightful obscurity. Among this league of unforeseen blockbusters … Continue reading →

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An Odd MGMT Performs “Your Life is a Lie” on David Letterman

Posted on August 23, 2013 by 2020k | RJ Kozain

Sure, the oversized cowbell is a bit gimmicky, but MGMT’s performance of “Your Life is a Lie” on The Late Show With David Letterman on August 23rd has caught itself in the midst of a critic firestorm from critics and … Continue reading →

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Concert Review: 08/12/2013 Nico Vega, & Crash Kings (W/ Winter Brave & Daily Grind) – Altar Bar Pittsburgh, PA

Posted on August 22, 2013 by 2020k | RJ Kozain

Before the show & 2020k Forever on the Y-list As my friend/photographer for the evening Amanda and myself arrived at Altar Bar on August 12th to watch the co-headlining Nico Vega and Crash Kings show, the attendees were inside sipping … Continue reading →

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Nine Inch Nails Get Confusingly Pleasant on “Everything”

Posted on August 19, 2013 by 2020k | RJ Kozain

Earlier today, a BBC Radio 1 Zane Lowe premiere of a new Nine Inch Nails song off the upcoming Hesitation Marks record was released onto the internet following an audio rip. “Everything” is not anything as imagined, leaving a different … Continue reading →

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Track Review: Lady Gaga – Applause & Music Video

Posted on August 19, 2013 by 2020k | RJ Kozain

The opinions surrounding the debut single “Applause” from Lady Gaga’s upcoming third LP, the smart phone app ARTPOP are vast. Love it or hate it, it’s a mainstream pop track crafted by the Interscope signed songstress that’s taking the entire … Continue reading →

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Under the Scope… Ambient

Posted on August 10, 2013 by 2020k | RJ Kozain

Editor’s Note: A small while ago, Ross Auger (link) and I were exchanging messages as we normally do. Mentioned to me was an interest in writing. What transpired is a piece on ambient music entitled “Under the Scope,” which I … Continue reading →

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Northern Lights: Future History, Serena Ryder, Fitness Club Fiasco and More!

Posted on August 1, 2013 by Amber Waves

Greetings, Earthlings!  I have now taken over 2020k…. It’s summer in the city and while perhaps one might expect my monthly round-up of gems from Canada to harbour a Caribbean flavour (it’s Carnival weekend here in Toronto), I’ve opted instead … Continue reading →

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