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By: Kirsten Coachman
American Idol Kris Allen and the other nine contestants will be making stops in over 50 cities throughout the United States. The tour kicked off July 5 in Portland, OR. more...
Blake Lewis To Release Sophomore Album
By: Kirsten Coachman
Blake Lewis, the beat-boxer from Bothell, WA is returning to radio this summer with his first single, "Sad Song" off his upcoming sophomore album, "Heartbreak On Vinyl". more...
By: Elvira Nieto
Michael Jackson has always been eccentric and at times weird. Today, June 25, as news of his death spreads we are all reminded of the vast musical legacy he's left behind more...
Review: Panic at the Disco's "Pretty. Odd."
By: Jordan Drake
Las Vegas Emo stalwarts show progress on their sophomore album, even if the results are still somewhat sophomoric more...
By: James W. Coates
Mika returns with new downloadable EP, Songs for Sorrow, as well as a 68-page illustrated accompanying booklet. more...
Mika Life in Cartoon Motion Review
By: James W. Coates
Hot on the heels of his chart-topping single, Grace Kelly, Mika releases his debut CD, a pure pop affair with a few rough patches. more...
Should Racy Pictures of Rihanna Be on Display
By: Paul Hamilton
In between projects and wanting to get beyond the negative images related to her attack, questions now center on Rhianna's right to privacy and the public's right to know more...
Idina Menzel - I Stand Album Review
By: Nikola Stepic
Idina Menzel, also known as Maureen from RENT and Elphaba from Wicked, delivers a wonderful, heartfelt collection of songs on her new album. more...
Elephants...Teeth Sinking Into Heart Review
Elephants...Teeth Sinking Into Heart is one cup of dark honesty, a tablespoon of maturity, and a teaspoon of feminism. more...
Coldplay Free Exclusive Live CD
By: James W. Coates
North American fans of UK rock band Coldplay attending their concerts this summer will walk away with a free live CD titled LeftRightLeftRightLeft. more...
Is the Party Over on Prince's Career?
By: Marc Daley
In 1982 a Minneapolis musician that had critics calling him a perfect mix of Jimi Hendrix and James Brown released a double album that skyrocketed his career. more...
Today's Musical Generation Gap
By: Marc Daley
Even though Tinted Windows' members have a collective eighty-plus years in the music biz their all-star band sounds fresh and youthful unlike techno vets Depeche Mode. more...
Album Review: Coldplay's "Viva la Vida"
By: Jordan Drake
Sonic experimentation on Coldplay's fourth release pays off for the London quartet, whose return to musical relevancy is a welcome one after the disappointing "X & Y" more...
Gavin DeGraw Is "Free" On His Latest Record
By: Kirsten Coachman
Gavin DeGraw goes back to basics on his latest record with a more stripped down sound. more...
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