Demi Lovato is one of those artists that is frequently referred to as an “old soul”. From her beginnings as a Disney princess, her public battles with an eating disorder, her recovery–and now with the release of her new album “Demi”—her redemption. At only 20 years old, she has made a remarkably candid, emotional, and [...]
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Rachel is Slacker's blog manager who, aside from being a professional writer and digital strategist, is willing to bet anyone she would beat them in a game of "Name That Tune."
In Memoriam: Ray Manzarek Dies at Age 74
The Doors’ founding keyboardist, Ray Manzarek, died in Germany this Monday morning after a long fight with cancer, his publicist said in a statement. He was 74 years old. As a founding member of the Doors, his legacy is not only as the man who met Jim Morrison the poet and guided him to become [...]
The Tour is Hitting the Beach at Hangout Music Festival
The Beach. The Bands. The Experience. Sounds like our kind of party! Tomorrow – Slacker is heading to sunny Gulf Shores, Alabama to get barefoot and party at Hangout Music Festival- arguably one of the summer’s best treats for music lovers and festival junkies. The Hangout Music Festival is the only festival of its kind. [...]
Boxer Rebellion’s “Promises” is Slacker’s Album of the Week
This week, London-based quartet, The Boxer Rebellion, release their highly-anticipated fourth studio album, Promises. Since their 2009 breakthrough album, Union, you’ve probably heard their music in movies, TV shows and commercials. Their brand of atmospheric alternative rock is pushed to greater heights on the new album. The Album of the Week is now available on [...]
Kings of Leon Debut New Music at Bottle Rock Festival
The Kings Of Leon played a brand-new song during their set at the Bottle Rock festival in Napa, California this weekend. The track is called “It Don’t Matter,” though many YouTubers are calling it “Always the Same.” Frontman Caleb Followill booms on the song’s catchy chorus of this uptempo rocker that is reminiscent of Queens Of The Stone Age. There’s [...]
Michael Jackson is Slacker’s Artist of the Week
It was 30 years ago that a 26-year old Michael Jackson surprised and delighted the world when he first publicly performed his” Moonwalk” dance move on the Motown 25 anniversary television special. At the time, “Thriller” was his latest record, and it was on the way to becoming the all-time classic that we know it [...]
