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Tony Clarke, “The Sixth Moody” passes away. British record producer Tony Clarke died this past Monday at age 68. Best known for his work with the Moody Blues during their

Of Montreal’s concert at Highline on January 26th, 2009 on sale from ticketweb.com at noon. the omni 2 wide boys of alt dance rock etc are an excellent live band. ill

In comparing Taylor Swift’s Fearless to Carole King’s Tapestry, the great blogger manages one of the single smartest pieces of rock criticism. How I didn’t notice it is beyong (maybe

I was sorry to hear that the producer of pro rock Moody Blues classics like On the Threshold Of A Dream and days Of Future Passed passed on Monday. I

Ir is hard to say the too soon gone Sandy Denny fell into her epitaph with “Who Knows Where The Time Goes”., she first recorded it privately in 1967 and again

the King of Rock hasn’t aged a day. Happy Birthday, Elvis!!

George Michaels has decided against a Wham reunion with Andrew Ridgley because he’s too drug addled. Well, acually, he said because he’s too old to relive his youth as a

George Strait country at its best, claims Eric Last years Carolina was one of the best country albums of the year by newcomer Eric Church. He is playing the Filmore

From Conor’s Twitter account oberstconor  twelve hours ago: “Monsters of folk writing new material, can’t wait for you to not have to anymore.” For fuck’s sake. Back in June 2009

Devil Wears Prada was announced as AP Magazines Band of The Year Determined by readers poll DWP is the crowd favorite amongst the metalcore set. “Hey John Whats Your Name

cute is what they aimed for Hard to believe the following abbreviated list from AP and sorry to AP quote so much but rarely do I actually get to see

1) Sweet Talkin Woman-ELO Wow, I can’t believe I even have a copy of this. Can’t stand Jeff Lynne. Now I remember, I used to frequent this message board where

Not All American Idols are created equal. If Jennifer Hudson is the best singer, where does that leave Melinda Doolittle. It leaves her nowhere as big as she deserves her.

Lady Gaga called Morrissey’s Year Of Refusal the best album of the year. I thought it was a disappointment but I also forgot it in the midsts of the tons

gotta kick that shit right off my shoes My pal Mike has emailed me the new Midlake and between Midlake and Judee Sill, this rough and tumble new yorker feels

Blondie Was A Group, 1976

The Horn – Midlake Around five listens in and I have to concur with Nessing -easy listening it aint. But I am not sure if I am not hearing more

We all heard that Taylors Swift and Lautner had a falling out like lovers some time will (Dylan quote, pop pickers) but now ears to the group private snopps at

Lady Gaga might not be losing money hand over fist touring, but she the fourth best selling album of 2009 and has signed a huge deal with Polariod to not

This is from a radio industry letter Ross On Radio by Sean Ross (rossonradio@radio-info.com). Katz radio muckity muck and my good buddy Mike Blauner sent to me. It’s fascinating stuff…

On March 9th, the great punk melodists Titus Andronicus will be releasing their second album The Monitor which I can tell you based upon what I’ve heard will be immediately

The beloved Modern Lover, and easily the best thing about new England, Jonathan Richman is back on tour this winter. He will be playing the Music Hall Of Williamsburg round

Anybody who bought Armed Forces when it was first released certainly remembers the free EP that came with it. Live At Hollywood High was an amazing performance by the young

Cursive, one of the best alt rock bands around will be touring with Alkaline Trio this winter thru Spring and they will be in NYC and are a must see.

The passing of super R&B producer Willie Mitchell on Tuesday was as good a reason as any to listen to some of what I consider perhaps the soul singer of

Sales of music are up 2.1% though album sales are down a whopping 12.7%. Taylor Swift had the best selling album of the year (surprise, surprise). here’s how the top

Jan 14 Korpiklaani with Tyr, White Wizzard and DesDemon The Gramercy Theatre New York, NY Jan 15 Light of Day ft. Boccigalupe & The BadBoys.. The Stone Pony Asbury Park,

Woke up this morning, streamed the new Vampire Weekend, followed it with Animal, had another cup of coffee, went on to Facebook and stumbled on to my exes Wall which

Here’s something the US might try if they ever wanna bring back snail mail? A Rock album stamp collection. Can you name em all?

Here’s a clue. Her Daddy was a Rat who gave a lotta Aid in the eigthies. Yep, this is Bob’s little girl Pixie Geldof who is embarking on a singing

The new Midlake album, “The Courage Of Others” leaked this past Christmas, and the excitement is palpable. Fans of the band posting online seem polarized by all accounts. Those that

Beyonce was paid a mindboggling two million dollars to sing New year’s Eve for the son of Libyan President Muammar Gaddafi. In 2008, Mariah Carey was paid one million dollars

Pete Wentz and Mark Hoppus are collaborating and completed a song for the upcoming film Alice in Wonderland.This brings me great joy since they’re both cute and the bitch falls

Reading today’s review of Vampire Weekend’s Contra in the Village voice, I reached this  paragraph from Rob Harvilla  “A publicist-supplied track-by-track breakdown drops a host of new genres (dancehall, baile

One day you’re a mild mannered advertising guy, the next you’re Robin Hood, stealing from everybody and sticking it on your blog. But who can resist tinymixtapes.com I want to

1. I Dreamed A Dream – Susan Boyle2. The Fame – Lady Gaga3. Elements Of Freedom – Alicia Keys4. Stronger With Each Tear – Mary J. Blige5. Fearless – Taylor

Picture stolen off Pitchfork… so was the story One sunny summer Sunday in 2008, I went to the movies at Lincoln Plaza and then wandered down to Summerstage hours before

Willie Mitchell, the producer from Mississippi who worked with Al Green on all those epic 1970s hits, died yesterday at the age of 81. Mitchel started his career at House

For the past twenty years March madness has meant Allman Brothers at the Beacon. I caught em twice and managed about an hour each time before hitting the street (it

Halfway through Jonah Weiner’s interminably boring retro on the interminably boring website Slate about the interminably boring Animal Collective, I gave up. It seeme dto be going on for bloody

English tab reported MM proposed over the holidays to the bride to be (and Spidey girlfriend in U2’s upcoming musical) and she said yes. Wonder what MM’s wedding album is

Let me explain it this way. Pop Music is like dating girls: some you date for awhile and break up, some break your heart and some marry you and you

So I streamed Contra last night and I kinda think it’s great. It’s all about the drums and the skittish rhythms that seem to evoke a Graceland of the imagination

My fascination and obsession with Elvis Costello began years ago when as a preteen I schlepped around pretending to be 20. I stumbled on to (literally) This Years Model at

Lady Gaga has lost $4 Million on her current tour. How is that possible, you ask? I mean, she has sold out everywhere she’s played (she coulda sold out multiple

The winter is heating up!!! Bowery Ballroom sent me their calender and some of this looks like fun.Dinosaur Jr.January 18 Brooklyn Bowl On Sale Fri At NoonThe xx, March 31,

Straight to the point on this one. The Dead Weather sucks. It is the new Jack White band. Nothing but noise. Good thing I didn’t pay for it, borrowed it from

Seems an anti-child abuse organization called childabusewatch.net is lobbying heavily at the NFL to prevent The Who from performing at half time at the Super Bowl. They are citing Pete

Our West Coast readers have the opportunity to get early tix for a Costello solo tour. I hope and pray he brings this to the East Coast. I’ll drag my