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The 2009 Rock N Roll Hall Of Fame inductees have been announced, and, well, the right people actually seem to have gotten in---unlike the Baseball Hall Of Fame, who once again denied Andre ‘The Hawk’ Dawson. Heavy metal mainstays Metallica made the cut along with rap trio Run DMC and virtuoso guitarist Jeff Beck. Guitarist Bobby Womack and Little Anthony & The Imperials rounded out the star-studded class of ‘09 ... read more |
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You've heard the news already: Lance Bass would be "excited" about an 'N Sync reunion. Now, there's no way in hell that this is happening in the next couple of years... but what if it did? Even if Justin Timberlake is too busy banging his hot Hollywood girlfriend and being totally famous, no time is better than now. After all, the boys don't want to wait until they're as washed up as New Kids On The Block ... read more |
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Janet Jackson boyfriend Jermaine Dupri has reportedly stepped down as president of Island Records Urban Music division. The thirty-six year old producer and rapper took the post less than two years ago, initiating a cross promotional with Tag Body Spray but was largely unsuccessful in discovering or promoting many new artists ... read more |
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No more Bush? Let’s party it up in euphoric glee. That seems to be the attitude of numerous rock stars, and rap pioneers the Beastie Boys are no different. The trio have agreed to join Sheryl Crow for a Washington DC shindig later this month entitled Hey, America Feels Kinda Cool Again. Go ahead and bring Malia and Sasha. The gig is all ages ... read more |
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American Idol champion Kelly Clarkson is putting the finishing touches on her fourth album. The songstress’ second album Breakaway moved some twelve million odd units thanks to a catchy fusion of pop, angst, and rock. After a noted public feud with Clive Davis, she wrote the songs herself on the third CD, and the effort didn’t fare nearly as well ... read more |
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I know my calculus. It says U + Me= Us. Also, that the product of “Black Hole Sun” and “Sexy Back” is The Wall. Trendy producer of the moment Timbaland has partnered with former Soundgarden front man Chris Cornell on his latest effort, which apparently draws influence from Pink Floyd’s masterpiece ... read more |
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I’ve never had a more neutral opinion of anything in my entire life than Phish. They’re okay, passable, average--just not for me. They’re like Alzheimer’s medication or tampons. I would vote “yes” on their right to exist but would in no way change my routine or spend any money to seek them out ... read more |
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It’s always the marginally successful castoffs who zealously bloviate about getting back together. You don’t hear Kirk Cameron hitting up Alan Thicke about getting back together the Growing Pains gang now that he’s got Jesus. You don’t hear Bob Newhart hounding Darryl and Darryl about moving back into the inn now that he’s, well, still Bob Newhart ... read more |
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In an economy where even the employed folks are worried about budgeting their next meal, the concept of an “overlooked” may seem a little dated. Very few of us can splurge on an album just because we’re curious, so purchases are obviously regulated to a greater extent. “That new R.E.M. album? I heard it got some good reviews, but do I really need it?” This is the thought process of the American citizen as they peruse the record store or iTunes.
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Remember when a metaphor used to mean something? Remember when a simile was more than an English quiz annoyance? Music used to be a rogue’s gallery of bizarre analogies and fascinating word play, but thanks to rap music, the song lyric has become so blunt. The one-eyed cat is no longer peekin’ into the seafood store; he’s whipping out his dick and thrusting it into willing pussies ... read more |
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For the first time since Michael Jordan beat the Lakers for the NBA title, the hottest selling album of the year failed to move three million units. The honor, if you can call it that, for 2008 went out to Lil Wayne who’s new disc Tha Carter III sold just shy of two million nine hundred thousand copies. I’m sure he’ll still take it ... read more |
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Big Staind fan? Me neither. I’m pretty neutral on the band, but I’ve found a lot of random people despise Aaron Lewis and his bandmates with some sort of satanic zeal. Bring up “It’s Been Awhile” and people will either say, “Aww…” or “Goddamnit, I hate that song!” It’s a big crapshoot, really. Still, Aaron Lewis from Staind is touring ... read more |
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I guess not everyone out there is using illegal download services, contrary to what the recording industry might have you think. Weekly sales between December 22nd and December 28th approached fifty million for the first time in history. The final figure, currently estimated at just under forty eight million, represented a surge of one hundred and twenty-six percent from the week previous ... read more |
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Don’t you love how documents get declassified and stories come out fifty, even a hundred years after the fact? This one isn’t quite that old, but it’s still worth reporting to amaze at how far many countries have come in thirty years. The Sex Pistols reportedly caused such a stir in Ireland’s panties back in the day the government held meetings ... read more |
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This story probably isn’t for you. It’s for that random guy you’re sorta friends with who used to wear Dream Theater and Mastadon shirts to school. After a few years, he probably decided they’d lost their edge and moved on to weird metal from random Scandinavian countries. Yeah, forward on this link to him. He’ll be highly interested ... read more |
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