Over the past four decades, Elfman has composed some of the most iconic scores in contemporary cinema and revolutionized music's role in storytelling.  The post The Lasting Impact of Danny Elfman on Modern Music first appeared on Off Record Media ..read more

Underground newcomers Banged Out have only been performing together for about a year now in the Austin hardcore scene, but they’ve made quite an impact in their community since they’re inception. The post Interview: Banged Out Get Real About the Austin Hardcore Scene first appeared on Off Record Media ..read more

Indie-rock band Flipturn is making their way back to Texas for Austin City Limits, and their live performance is not one to miss.  The post ACL 2024 Artist Spotlight: Flipturn first appeared on Off Record Media ..read more

American singer-songwriter Stephen Sanchez opens up about his touring experiences and writing process in his new deluxe album Angel Face. This April, Stephen Sanchez released Angel Face (Club Deluxe), an expanded version of his original 2023 record Angel Face. This album features six more tracks, giving Sanchez plenty of new songs to play live as he hits the road again on his 2024 tour.  With romance at the heart of Sanchez’s work, he consistently elevates his music to new heights. […] The post Angel Face (Club Deluxe): Transporting listeners back to the 50s first appeared on Off Record M ..read more

We selected five artists from North Texas that everyone needs to keep on their radar. The post Everybody’s Talking About the Teenage Riot: Five Youth Musicians to Check Out From North Texas first appeared on Off Record Media ..read more

Iconic rapper Tyler, the Creator will make his momentous return to this year's Austin City Limits. The post ACL 2024 Artist Spotlight: Tyler, the Creator first appeared on Off Record Media ..read more

Chappell Roan is currently your favorite artist's favorite artist – and she intends to keep it that way at this year's Austin City Limits Festival. The post ACL 2024 Artist Spotlight: Chappell Roan first appeared on Off Record Blog ..read more

Greta Van Fleet has always been more than just a band to me—they’re the soundtrack to my life, guiding me through highs and lows with their powerful music. The post A Personal Highlight: Celebrating My 23rd Birthday with Greta Van Fleet first appeared on Off Record Blog ..read more

Nostalgia has been a recurring theme in music and has dominated the trends of the past decade. But why is this so? Are there elements that define it? The post Media Analysis: The Dominance of Nostalgia in Music first appeared on Off Record Blog ..read more

From a middle school bedroom artist to making music for some of the biggest animes, to wold out tours, twenty-one-year-old J-pop artist, Ado, has made a globally known name for herself. Ado’s story starts in 2017,  as a fourteen-year-old middle schooler, when she started making music as an utaite, an artist who covers Vocaloid music, and got started by posting her covers online. Though new people discovering her still get her confused with those of Hatsune Miku or other vocaloids, […] The post The rise of Japanese pop singer, Ado! first appeared on Off Record Blog ..read more