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                The Rundown: Joy Zipper, an Indie Pop band from Long Island, New York, made up of Tabitha Tindale and Vincent Cafiso, got started in 1999. Joy Zipper’s song, “Baby You Should Know” has been featured on The O.C., and “Go Tell the World” was featured in an [...]

Toby Uffindell-Phillips of Burning Shapes was gracious enough to grant an interview to MarsBands.com via a Skype call. In part 1 Toby talked about the origins of the band, their sound, and some influences. In part 2, Toby tells us about his school days, how he started taking an interest in music, and his process [...]

Gucci Mane, or as he’s better known around MarsBands.com, “Fucking Idiot“, tried to get his jail-time cut in half. Oh, surprise, surprise. A Rapper in jail. Anyway, before I tell you how he tried to get his sentence reduced, first, let’s review why he’s some-big-dude-named-Butch’s bitch. Apparently Gucci picked up some woman from a mall. [...]

Acappella Week, Day 7           The Rundown: It would be a massive insult to Acappella to have a week featuring the music and not mention The Whiffenpoofs. All other Acappella groups turn to The Whiffenpoofs for guidance, as they are Acappella. Formed in 1909, The Whiffenpoofs are the oldest collegiate Acappella group in the United [...]

Acappella Week, Day 6       The Rundown: Formed by Dr. Ward Woodbury, Jr., who was appointed Director of Music on the River Campus in 1954, The YellowJackets made their first appearance at a graduation ceremony in 1956. Oddly enough, the iconic yellow jackets didn’t become part of their repertoire until 1958. Originally, The [...]

Acappella Week, Day 6     The Rundown: The Backbeats (not to be confused with the BackBeats, Michigan’s #1 Beatles Tribute Band) are a co-ed Acappella group comprised from members of competing collegiate ensembles. Hailing from Los Angeles, California, The Backbeats appeared on season 2 of The Singoff finishing in 3rd place. The lineup for The [...]

Lady Gaga has been asked to dress in veggies, instead of meat. PETA India wants Lady Gaga to wear a dress made of lettuce. No, I’m not totally yanking your chain. This isn’t some made-up story. In fact, through our extensive list of insider contacts, we have a top-secret picture of the proposed dress! Go [...]

  Acappella Week, Day 5             The Rundown: The first official collegiate a cappella group in Oregon, On The Rocks, formed in 1999, is an all-male Acappella group from the University of Oregon. At the International Championship of Collegiate A Cappella, On the Rocks finished 3rd in 2002, and 2nd [...]

Acappella Week, Day 5         The Rundown: Street Corner Symphony, formed in 2010, are another extremely impressive Acappella group from Nashville, Tennessee. The group was formed for the soul purpose of competing on the show The Singoff in 2010 and ultimately finished in 2nd place. Street Corner Symphony is made up of John [...]

Acappella Week, Day 4             The Rundown: The Virginia Gentlemen are the oldest Acappella group to come out of the University of Virginia. Founded in 1953 as a branch-off of the Virginia Glee Club, the group of signers now travel internationally and are well-known for their blue jacket and orange and [...]