Author Archive: TJ Venne

Yesterday Major Lazer announced a short tour of Europe this April. Sucks for us all who aren’t going to be there — but lets get real. Where did this song come from and why the hell haven’t I heard it? Amber Coffman … Read More →

In the history of my relationships, I have known two red heads who I’m down with. First, my cousin Connor is an OG so obviously we chill. Second is Britain’s electro bad boy Rusko. In the last few years, this … Read More →

As you’ve likely heard by now, in front of over 60,000 people last weekend Madonna made a huge appearance in Miami when she announced Avicii last night at Ultra. This was so unexpected that when I found out what happened ,it took a … Read More →

After seeing the guidos pound the festival scene into the ground harder than a Jersey Shore episode at Ultra, I’m officially dying for Coachella to be here. Seriously, I know it’s four weeks out–but I don’t know I’m going to … Read More →

I’m pretty sure that every bro, guido, hipster, and maybe even a few casual drug users woke up this morning thinking the same thing as me (not saying I’m one of the aforementioned, so dont trip on me). I’m more like … Read More →

Ultra Music Festival finished out an exceptional weekend in Miami today with epic sets from guys like David Guetta, Kaskade and the guy that I love (no homo) more than any other artist in the world. Except for the twenty minutes … Read More →

Besides the hangovers and bruised egos, the post spring break doldrums aren’t all that bad. With break over, it means that the next event on the social calendar I’ll actually be looking forward to is my annual musical Christmas. With … Read More →

With distinct bassline distortions, heavy kicks and a unique synergy of indie, punk and electro-house, Atlanta based Dylan Eiland is Le Castle Vania. While trying to explain what he sounds like to my friends, the best description of Le Castle’s music that … Read More →

Weather plays a big role in my enthusiasm for outdoor events, social gatherings, and especially music festivals. In fact, when it rains here at school in the desert, I actually take the liberty of not going to class. I’m serious. … Read More →

Like any college student, there are few times I dread more than Midterms and Finals week. Like most of my peers, I typically choose to hold off on reading, studying and class participation until it’s test time, then I go … Read More →