Music - The Temple News

Tyler artists debut two-day festival

07 December 2009

Six Tyler students and alumni put together this weekend’s Rock Bass Rainbow Fest.

‘Tis the season for noncreativity in music

01 December 2009

With the holiday season upon us, we’ll need to withstand a solid month of Christmas music playlists with little variation from previous years.

TTN Exclusive Interview: Brett Dennen

20 November 2009 Danielle Grossman

The quickly up and coming singer/songwriter seeks to provide hope for the hopeless. Brett Dennen is an artist who not only loves music but also has a passion to help people and create peace within

Impressive combo strikes rock gold

17 November 2009

Rockers Dave Grohl and Josh Homme join one of their rock idols, Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones, in a beyond powerful, creative effort.

Mayer concept LP fails to captivate

17 November 2009

The self-enlightened, highly meditative singer/songwriter publishes his less than inspiring relationship observations on Battle Studies.

Music Television in serious need of music renaissance

17 November 2009

The outdated moniker of the former cultural gem is perhaps a sign that it’s time for reinvention.

Live Arts finds new residency

17 November 2009 Lauren Williams

Northern Liberties’ Area 919 will be a permanent artist’s residency.

Playing on a different platform

17 November 2009 Abe Rosenthal

An under-the-radar music genre being popularized in big cities such as New York and Philadelphia, chiptune or 8bit music turns video game consoles into instruments.

Pete Yorn lights up Electric Factory

10 November 2009

The storied songwriter returned to the city that has shown him plenty of brotherly love.

The Spectrum signs off

09 November 2009 Rosella Eleanor LaFevre

After four sold-out Pearl Jam shows the last week of October, the legendary building that served as the site of championships and concerts over the years, closed its doors.