Rihanna will be releasing her first album since being assaulted by former boyfriend, Chris Brown.  First of all, since she originally went back to him (and caused a public outcry), I’m just happy to see that she’s come to her senses and is actually speaking out against domestic violence now. 

Now that I’ve gotten the niceties out of the way, I’ve got to say that there really aren’t any songs on her new Rated R album that I truly love (or even like for that matter).  I realize that she was probably going through a lot at the time but …read more

I’ve been listening to Norah Jones‘ new CD, The Fall (in stores today), for a little over a week now (thanks, EMI). And I absolutely love it. It marks a new direction for the lovely and talented Norah in that she is working with an entirely new group of musicians. Plus she’s older and wiser. Thus, her sound has evolved. And yes, it works.
Producer Jacquire King—who has worked with Kings of Leon, Modest Mouse, and Tom Waits, among others—helped Norah put together a group of musicians, including drummers Joey Waronker (Beck, R.E.M.) and James Gadson (Bill Withers), keyboardist James Poyser …read more

John Mayer has come a long way from his “No Such Thing” debut on his Room For Squares album.  That single is still one of my favorite songs of all-time.  I love the musicality of it and I could really identify with the lyrics.  Maybe it’s because I’m almost the same exact age as him but there’s something generational about his music and I’m always impressed by how he has been able to reinvent himself every time.
While I loved that one track, Room for Squares was definitely a “starter” album in my opinion and I can’t say that I …read more

Just when you thought it was safe, British boy band, Take That, is reuniting.  First of all, who cares?  The people who really liked them are older now and they probably are over their obsession.  It’s not like Take That were the New Kids on the Block but, then again, I guess they were big enough in Britain that when they disbanded, some people committed suicide (hell, even band member Howard Donald thought about ending his life).
Robbie Williams went on to have a somewhat successful solo career with songs like “Millenium” and “Angels” but he has revealed that he …read more

The Kings of Leon burst on the scene with their songs “Sex on Fire” (did you know that they actually wrote that song about STDs?) and “Use Somebody.”  Since then, they seem to be popping up everywhere and some artists have even covered their music on their own albums.
The Live at the O2 London, England DVD has been released and showcases their live performances at the venue.  Here is the track listing:

Introduction
Notion
Be Somebody
Tapper Jean Girl
My Party
Molly’s Chambers
Red Morning Light
Fans
California Waiting
Milk
Closer
Crawl
Four Kicks
Charmer
Sex On Fire
The Bucket …read more

First there’s been all of these reports, from reputable sources like Billboard, that claim lead singer, Steven Tyler, has decided to leave Aerosmith after what seems like a million years of togetherness.  They quote guitarist, Joe Perry, as saying that the band is “positively looking for a new singer to work with.”

Really?
Okay, first of all, this isn’t like a drummer or something that people may or may not notice has been replaced.  This is Steve freaking Tyler.  He IS Aerosmith to a lot of people and I just feel like he’s irreplaceable.  It doesn’t make sense to me that they …read more

The original soundtrack for the upcoming disaster movie, 2012, was released today and I can foresee a lot of people picking it up, especially fans of American Idol.  Last season’s runner-up, Adam Lambert, has a track on the album called “Time For Miracles” and, after hearing it and seeing the music video, I think the song is going to do quite well.
The film stars John Cusack, Amanda Peet, Woody Harrelson and more as people who try to find a way to survive the end of the world.  Heartwarming… although I’m sure the effects are going to be awesome.
Here’s the …read more

The Killers have become one of the most popular bands in the last few years with hits like “Mr. Brightside” and “Somebody Told Me” (which I still listen to on the treadmill all the time!) and they’ve made a name for themselves with their live performances.
You might not have been able to see them in concert at the Royal Albert Hall on July 5-6, 2009 but you can pick up a copy on DVD and Blu-ray and watch it at home. 
The Grammy-nominated group performed two historic nights giving their fans a spectacular 22-song live concert experience which was …read more

OneRepublic will be releasing their newest album, Waking Up, on November 17, 2009 and I have to admit that after hearing their newest single “All the Right Moves” I’m pretty intrigued about what the rest of the tracks are going to sound like.

With huge hits like “Apologize” and “Stop and Stare” from their Dreaming Out Loud album, the band has created a recognizable sound for themselves and this newest single is very consistent with their former music.
Initially, I wasn’t really sure what to think of “All the Right Moves.”  To me, it sounds absolutely perfect for a movie soundtrack or …read more

“Fireflies” by Owl City is starting to pick up in popularity so I thought I’d share the music video for the single.  The song is from their Ocean Eyes album which was released on July 28, 2009.
I don’t want to get all cheesy on you but I love this song because of the lyrics and the fantasy-type feel to it.  It almost feels like it could be from the soundtrack of a movie like Wall-E or something. 
I think the video is good too since it proves that you don’t need a big budget or flashy effects to make …read more