Friday, December 18, 2009

Cursive


Cursive is an amazing band that reigns from Omaha, Nebraska. In 1995 cursive was formed with the members Tim Kasher, Matt Maginn, Steve Pedersen, and Clint Schnase. In 2008 Clint was replaced by Cornbread Compton but a year later Compton was replaced by Cully Symington. Steve Pedersen was replaced by Ted Stevens in 1998. In 1998 the band broke up for just a short time and presumed their making of music in 1999. The band has released 7 full length albums. Most of their songs are about Tim's failures in life and his downsides. Along with those themes the band also pumps out hits about Atheism. This band has so many strange and amazing sounds using cellos and organs. They continue to play and produce songs to this day.

Monday, December 7, 2009

Kid Cudi


Scott Ramon Seguro Mescudi (Kid Cudi) was born in Cleveland, Ohio on January 30th, 1984. His father was of Mexican/Native American heritage and his Mother was African American. When Scott was eleven hi dad died from cancer. His father's death effected a lot of Kid Cudi's music and personality. He attended the University of Toledo after highschool and dropped out after his freshman year. He started to rap late in his high school career and at the age of 20 he moved to Brooklyn to pursue his rap career. Kid Cudi released a mix tape and it caught the attention of Kanye West and Kid Cudi was signed to his record label. His song Day n' Night made him a hit and now he is on the top of the charts.