I find that often the most interesting music is that which transcends belonging to a particular genre, so I was incredibly pleased to discover Gardens and Villa. Their sound isn’t exactly one of a kind, but it manages to fit the small niche of artists that fuse together many styles for an unusual blend.

It’s also quite refreshing to see a band “make it” when they originate from humble roots. The boys of Gardens and

You can love her or hate her, but there’s no denying the fact that Britney Spears has impacted our generation’s music culture. From her first single “Baby One More Time” to iconic tracks like “I’m A Slave 4 U,” the pop music phenom blew up the charts with one hit song after another. For years, Britney Spears seemed unstoppable and, after what everyone thought would be a career-ending hiatus, the pop diva has returned to the charts. But the big question still remains: can Britney Spears make a successful comeback?

This summer is certain to be a good one with the assortment of summer music festivals available. If you are up for the trek to Tennessee, the Bonnaroo music festival is sure to be worthwhile, featuring Eminem, Arcade Fire, Black Keys, and Widespread Panic as headliners. The festival is known for its diversity in the styles of music featured, ranging from indie to bluegrass, country, reggae, gospel, electronica, and various forms of alternative jams. Additionally, 

The nineties was a decade when pop music reigned supreme and fashion faux pas like overalls and neon colors were in vogue.  Fiona Apple challenged not only the music scene but also the fashion trends. With rumors of a new album and the release of a new cover recently released of a Buddy Holly song it seems appropriate to look back at this music and style icon of the nineties.

This rising trio may have come from Oxford, Mississippi, but they sound as though they could have come from Oxford, England. Combine the classic British pop sound with the rough around the edges charm of the Fleet Foxes, and you have Young Buffalo.