Katy Perry on Lady Gaga’s “Alejandro”: “”Using blasphemy as entertainment is as cheap as a comedian telling a fart joke.” Speaking of fart jokes, Perry’s “California Gurl” stinks and Gaga […]
We laugh at, not with, the rock critic community (actually why the “critic” dissembler?) and here is another outrageous waste of space. What the fuck is that Rolling Stone cover
New York Magazine offered up their likely contenders for song of the summer. Now let us tell you what we think of their picks. Ps if you are interested in
Breathe Carolina’s always been one of my favourite bands, and when I saw their new music video for “Hello Fascination” I was immediately drawn in. I couldn’t take my eyes
Yeah, I know this is my third shot at Thom Yorke in two days but… I was working on a yesterday’s hot stories and I got to thinking. Is this
1. Sex Sax (Bart B. More Remix) – Drop the Lime 2. She Won’t be Lonely Long – Clay Walker 3. Back Down To Earth – Michelle Shaprov 4. I
The music of the Beatles is a world apart populated by strange creatures, and I see their universe as a huge landscape, a bright sunny world with many sweet colors.
Happy Birthday Judy Garland. Born today in 1922. What an amazing story, what a fantastic voice. Ive always adored her younger persona she and Micky Rooney goofing it up. There
We have been telling you about how rock the bells at Governor’s island Auguest 28th will rock your world. Now here this. Snoop will be doing Doggystyle IN ITS ENTIRETY…
The Ready Set is the driving backbeat to my best or worst day. Jordan’s music never fails to put a huge goofy smile on my face (especially coming home on
Thom Yorke sees the end of the music biz looming: “It will be only a matter of time – months rather than years – before the music business establishment completely
I can’t find any mp3s on line but here is the poster for last years dance gig of the year at summerstage. All of you who mised it? HarHar!!
Remember how Zach said if Rage Against The Machine became the Christmas # 1 in the UK in 2009, Rage would play a free gig in London. It did. Rage
The Kooks lead singer, Luke Pritchard, fell into a depression after their second album was released (read bombed). And I can see why though I thought it was okay -as
KaiserCartel’s new album “Secret Transit” is exactly what Brooklyn has been working to produce for the last ten years. Thing is, the more you know about Brooklyn, the more you
A friend called me to ask whether she should buy the Broken Bells album. Of course she shouldn’t. It sucks. And nobody except hero worshipping rock critics and die hard
I love John Prine almost as much as the next guy so the thought of a tribute album fills me with something or the other… This one, Broken Hearts And
Ryan Adam’s is looking healthy… But be that as it may, I wonder what Mandy makes of his “eleven mellow jams” written in response to Ronnie dio’s. And didja hear
Fiona Apple has a new song out!!! Discovered it on Stereogum -it is a part of the Kids for Literacy thingy, written by children in a songwriting class and recorded
I really wish people would stop mentioning Bruce Springsteen every time Gaslight Anthem is written up. I’m guilty of that, but it was months ago. They’re on their own now
Rock the Bells? Governor’s Island (take the E Train!!!) And Lauryn Hill is confirmed!!!! And, and and… tix on sale Saturday… AND THE SHOW IS A SATURDAY!!! august 28th… Sounds
Iron Maiden, one of the best heavy metal bands of all time is about to embark on THE FINAL FRONTIER tour, which has a stop at MSG on July 12th
Danny Mason is a local legend and he walks that way and he talks that way. He is friendly but somehow a little sure his game is that much better
You’ve heard me rave about drop the lime for a year now… Here is your chance to choose and it will cost you nothing -“SexSax” is a free download at
Secret gigs, secret gigs, suddenly all any one can talk about is secret gigs. The Strokes (should be over by about now) in London and Arcade Fire (Consequence Of Sound
I don’t think I could hate a band more than this. Paramore is officially in the forever hated pit in the good company of Bob Segar and Sublime. Well that
1. Paris (Ooh La La) – Grace Potter and the Nocturnals 2. Microphone Fiend (Live) – Rakim 3. Back Down To Earth – Michelle Shaprow 4. I Want You Back
In 2002, Madonna released a single ‘Die Another Day’, the theme to the James Bond movie, and when I unexpectedly saw the cover in a record store, I thought it
More Arizona Boycotts Hall and Oates? But apparently no one would anyway I believe they were worried that Mr Oates fuzzy stash would get him profiled Dig this pathetic quote
I love the streaming free music. I’m pleased as can be that The Ready Set is streaming debut, I’m Alive, I’m Dreaming on their myspace. We will be sure to
The Young Veins had their album release party yesterday, June 8th, at Origami records in LA, a record label but also a tiny, tiny store that only sells vinyls. The
Again I mention a band they hit the news Hello… Go Radio The Dangerous Summer is touring and yahoo they grabbed Go Radio to join them! Listen up ‘Oh Wow’..
“Back Down to Earth” is a song’s song. It is a modern standard you could imagine Michael Buble with a just about perfect verse anda derailed chorus (it is almost
According to the New York Times, Shuki Weiss, the promoter of the Pic.Nic festival, said in a statement, “I am full of both sorrow and pain in light of the
Your Love – Nicki Minaj Always Belong To You – Michelle Shaprow Grace Potter and the Nocturnals (Album) Sometimes I Don’t Need To Belong IN Anything – Teenage Fanclub Billionaire
Tuesday, June 08 Sting – “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno” Circa Survive – “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon” Wednesday, June 09 Harry Connick Jr. – “The View” Melissa Etheridge
Chris Brown had to cancel his European tour after being refused a UK Work Visa… probably because of his Rihanna slapdown. I realize I’m in the minority but I preferred
Roman Candle’ is Elliott Smith debut album whereas he was still playing in Heatmiser at the time. The story related to the making of this album has been widely reported
1. Back Down To Earth – Michelle Shaprow 2. I Want You Back – Sonos 3. Mean To Me – Nellie McKay 4. The Perks Of Being A Doormat –
FREE! Warped Tour Sampler!! YAY! Want to start getting ready for Warped? Well here ya go http://www.vanswarpedtour.com/warpedtour/itunes.asp Yup, a 10 song free digital sampler from the bands that will cause
I just streamed Prince’s new song “Hot Summer” and can’t he do this shit in his sleep? Maybe he is doing it in his sleep. Maybe he is having a
I grade my moods on a daily basis and after spending the first half of the year have been around the 5 to 6 out of 10, have managed to
Alanis Morrisett does not suck She is a chick, yeah and shes got some pretty lame anthems but she also has some pretty powerful pipes. I’ve seen her live and
Happy Anniversary to Silverstein who in this filthy good for nothing industry have managed to stay together and stay strong for TEN years. In celebration of that event we have
Albums Christina Aguilera – ‘Bionic’ The Drums – ‘The Drums’ ‘Twilight: Eclipse’: official soundtrack Rox – ‘Memoirs’ Public Image Limited – ‘A Life 09: Live At Brixton Academy’ Rusko –
Yeah, I know I missed it but if you wanna find out what happened (and if you can believe Shaheem Reid -wid I don’t because s/he raved about Trey Songz)
Top tix for Bon Jovi? $2,080 in London. Makes you wonder how much you have to pay to miss em. And did any one ele read that former Bon Jovi
Here is one reason to be cheerful… July 6th, the debut album by Don Giovanni records Noun Holy Hell will raise some and we can’t wait!!! If the title song
The picture is from Billboard and so is the story. In May 2010, album sales hit its lowest in decades at 4.9M. In December 2000 it was at its highest:
Taken off Consequence of Sound, the set list for Arcade Fire’s first concert of 2010. Not a bad mishmash of old and new… Maybe I’ll have to go!! Setlist: The
