Every year, the Nashville labels trot out one or two new artists apiece. And the truth is, not many become even “B” list country stars. Most will see their single releases stall out in the mid-30’s on the country charts and after a few of those, the labels will bid them adieu and move on […]
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Trinidad James is Slacker’s New Artist of The Week.
This week we would like to introduce you to Atlanta rapper Trinidad James- he is Slacker’s Artist Of The Week. I had the chance to interview Trinidad James at the Grammys this year, and it was there that I realized how truly eccentric and unique he is. Check it out: Trinidad James is […]
Who Should Win the Oscar for Best in Original Song
So here we are. Deep in the heart of awards season, with the Academy getting ready to pass out their golden statuettes this weekend. As Slacker’s (arguably) most pop-culture obsessed curator, I want to talk to you about this year’s Academy Award nominated songs (best original song), and who I think will (probably)(maybe)(most likely) win. […]
The 50 Most Embarrassing Songs on Facebook Shows Online Personas are Virtually Naked
Until now, music fans could hide their deepest, darkest secrets. The power to manipulate your public persona with music preferences was actually something that could be done in years past. Sure you were Indie Guy, Punk Rocker, Goth(lite) Cure Groupie, or raving Candy Kid to everyone who knew you. But, in private – in the […]
Artist of the Week’s Florida Georgia Line are Country’s New Stars
Slacker’s new Artist of the Week is Florida Georgia Line. The band is composed of two friends that met in college: Brian Kelley and Tyler Hubbard. Brian’s from Florida and Tyler’s from Georgia, hence the name. And when they meet in the middle, they make some of the biggest hits in Country music right now. […]
Grammy Winner fun. Debut New Artist of the Week
Slacker’s new Artist Of The Week is New York based indie pop group fun. It’s a bit ironic for the trio to have won the Best New Artist award at this year’s Grammys, as they joked throughout the ceremony, they are not actually “young” any more. In fact, the band is the product of 12 years […]
