The No. 2 Thunder face the No. 7 Grizzlies in the playoffs for the second consecutive season, helping build the drama for what promises to be a very fun matchup. Last season, the Grizzlies easily defeated the Thunder in five games, but there’s one crucial difference this time around: the Thunder’s No. 2 superstar, Russell ... <a title="Thunder vs. Grizzlies - Who will win the Grizzlies Thunder 2014 Playoffs Match-up?" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/thunder-vs-grizzlies/" aria-label="Read more about Thunder vs. Grizzlies - Who will win the Grizzlies Thunder 2014 Playoffs Match-up?">Read more</a>

Portland Trail Blazers The Portland Trail Blazers scorched through their first-half schedule, going 31-10 thanks in large part to efficient three-point shooting (39.5%, 2nd best in the league per NBA.com). Damian Lillard was able to slash through the lane, as defenders were forced to stay home on shooters, while LaMarcus Aldridge thrived from the post ... <a title="Rockets vs. Blazers - Who Will Win the Portland vs. Houston 2014 Playoffs Match-up?" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/rockets-vs-blazers/" aria-label="Read more about Rockets vs. Blazers - Who Will Win the Portland vs. Houston 2014 Playoffs Match-up?">Read more</a>

One of the few true rivalries in the NBA today is between the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors, who seem to genuinely hate each other. These two franchises have been abysmal for years but now find themselves facing off in the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs. In their meetings this season ... <a title="Clippers vs. Warriors - Who Will Win the Clippers Warriors Matchup?" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/clippers-vs-warriors/" aria-label="Read more about Clippers vs. Warriors - Who Will Win the Clippers Warriors Matchup?">Read more</a>

While the name Beck may not ring a bell with everyone, the classic slide guitar-driven melody of his debut hit “Loser,” along with the single’s infectious chorus of  “I’m a loser baby, so why don’t you kill me,” probably will. It’s been quite a while since then, but Beck hasn’t slowed down since. The renowned singer-songwriter is ... <a title="Beck | Tour Info and Video" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/beck-tour/" aria-label="Read more about Beck | Tour Info and Video">Read more</a>

We’ve all heard the worn-out old saying, “location, location, location.” From what I can tell, pretty much all of us hate it. But when it comes to live music venues, we at TickPick really can’t emphasize enough the importance of this saying. A venue can determine whether or not you are able to truly enjoy getting ... <a title="Best NYC Concert Venues | Our Top 10 Favorite Live Music Venues" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/best-nyc-concert-venues/" aria-label="Read more about Best NYC Concert Venues | Our Top 10 Favorite Live Music Venues">Read more</a>

A new Lana Del Rey song titled “Meet Me In The Pale Moonlight” has been recently leaked under the name Kaan Erdal (and we have no idea why).  The song’s random surfacing has fans wondering (in almost unbearable anticipation) as to what the new album is going to sound like. With an upbeat disco feel ... <a title="Lana Del Rey Leaked Song and Release Date of ‘Ultraviolence’" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/lana-del-rey-leaked-song-and-release-date-of-ultraviolence/" aria-label="Read more about Lana Del Rey Leaked Song and Release Date of ‘Ultraviolence’">Read more</a>

Breaking news! We at TickPick....are proud to present you...our second-EVER...(drum roll, please)... TICKPICK QUIZ. I don’t know, was that too dramatic? We’re too excited to tell. For any of you readers out there who were struck with violent illness or some such emergency (which are the only possible why you’d miss our first-ever quiz...right?), we’ll ... <a title="QUIZ: What Famous Rapper are You?" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/quiz-what-famous-rapper-are-you/" aria-label="Read more about QUIZ: What Famous Rapper are You?">Read more</a>

Tuesday night, Drake released a new song titled “Draft Days”, a song fitting to the occasion of the upcoming NFL Draft and Drake’s blossoming bromance with Johnny Manziel (did you know about Manziel’s tattoo of the rapper’s OVO logo?). But since he dropped the song, fans and critics are speculating as to who a few ... <a title="Drake’s “Draft Day” | Lauryn Hill, J-Law, and Johnny Manziel" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/drakes-draft-day-lauryn-hill-j-law-and-johnny-manziel/" aria-label="Read more about Drake’s “Draft Day” | Lauryn Hill, J-Law, and Johnny Manziel">Read more</a>

Remember when Jack White dropped his debut solo album Blunderbuss and everyone went crazy over it? Yeah, we haven’t forgotten either. The mysterious, dark, and subtle charm of Jack White is something that none of us understand, but what everyone wants more of. We’ve seen his name everywhere since the lineups of the biggest summer music festivals have ... <a title="Jack White New Album and Single “High Ball Stepper”" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/jack-white-new-album-and-single/" aria-label="Read more about Jack White New Album and Single “High Ball Stepper”">Read more</a>

This review of the Lady Gaga concert at the Roseland Ballroom isn’t so much a review of her performance, but more importantly an overview of the information that’ll help you have a better concert experience. I mean we all know this girl can sing (well actually until I saw her live, I didn’t know she ... <a title="Lady Gaga Roseland Review - What to Know Before the Concert" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/lady-gaga-roseland-review-what-to-know-before-the-concert/" aria-label="Read more about Lady Gaga Roseland Review - What to Know Before the Concert">Read more</a>

Over the weekend, the Flaming Lips released a surprise digital-only album called Flaming Side of the Moon. As the presss release stated, it is intended to be “an immersive companion piece to the original 1973 album,” referring of course to Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon. The press release went on to explain, “listeners are encouraged ... <a title="Flaming Lips Surprise Companion Album To Dark Side Of The Moon: Listen Here" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/flaming-lips-surprise-companion-album-to-dark-side-of-the-moon-listen-here/" aria-label="Read more about Flaming Lips Surprise Companion Album To Dark Side Of The Moon: Listen Here">Read more</a>

tUnE-yArDs will release new album Nikki Nack on May 6, and as a teaser they’ve shared the album art, tracklist, and album cut of a new single “Water Fountain.” From what we can tell, we have a lot to look forward to from these guys. The album features producers John Hill (Rihanna, Shakira, M.I.A.) and Malay (Frank Ocean, Alicia ... <a title="tUnE-yArDs: New Single, Plus Leaked Tracklist, Album Art, Tour Info, & Video" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/tune-yards-new-single/" aria-label="Read more about tUnE-yArDs: New Single, Plus Leaked Tracklist, Album Art, Tour Info, & Video">Read more</a>

After a two and a half year year hiatus, The Black Keys dropped their brand new single, ‘Fever’ today. They will premiere the track on US radio around 3:30 EST and the material will be their first in almost 3 years. Don’t let this fool you into thinking the band haven’t been busy, however; Auerbach ... <a title="Black Keys First New Track In Almost 3 Years: Listen Here" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/black-keys-first-new-track-in-almost-3-years-listen-here/" aria-label="Read more about Black Keys First New Track In Almost 3 Years: Listen Here">Read more</a>

My friend once told me anecdotally that he was the most alternative kid growing up in his tiny Massachusetts town, and that was just because he listened to Arcade Fire. I thought the sentiment was funny enough to remember for quite some time, but as I look at where the band stands in music now, ... <a title="Arcade Fire Tickets: How To Buy On TickPick" class="read-more" href="https://blog-admin.tickpick.com/arcade-fire-tickets-how-to-buy-on-tickpick/" aria-label="Read more about Arcade Fire Tickets: How To Buy On TickPick">Read more</a>