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Let me begin by saying “Wow.” I’ve been saying “Wow” about Brandi Carlile ever since her self-titled debut appeared in 2005. “Wow” because the first thing I expected from a singer named Brandi Carlile was the next big-cutesy-teen-pop (more…)
No CommentsPassion In The Pit With Passion Pit And Phoenix
By ZOE RHINEHART
Brilliant lights, deafening music, and the rowdy roar of a crowd stirred Central Park, usually a tranquil place for New Yorkers to relax, on September 25. The raucous electro pop group, Passion Pit and French alt rock sensation, Phoenix played a sold out show there that night (more…)
No CommentsHypnotic Embryonic By ZOE R
For a band that seems to have done everything, The Flaming Lips somehow manage to keep innovating. Known for their experimental tendencies when constructing their music, The Flaming Lips (more…)
No CommentsThe Used – Artwork
In their newest release, Artwork, The Used get a chance to show their fans just what has kept them in the studio for the past year and a half. After numerous videos and photos chronicling their antics, a tease at the Bamboozle Festival in May 2009 was where they played ‘Blood On My Hands’ for the first time in front of an audience. It was just a short wait until August 31st, 2009, the official release date. The album has a (more…)
No CommentsWillie Nile “House Of A Thousand Guitars” (River House Records) * * * * (four stars out of five)
One of the things I can never get my head around is how Willie Nile has managed to fly so far under the radar for his entire career. He’s a terrific songwriter and top-notch live performer who was “this close” to fame and fortune in the early 80’s, even earning himself a sweet spot (more…)
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Let me just say that I LOVE the show Cops. I really think that there should be a Cops Channel–all Cops, all the time! So when I heard that TLC was coming out with basically a female version of this classic show, I began polishing my nightstick.
No CommentsAfter 14 years since the release of their last album and the tragic death of lead singer Layne Staley, Alice in Chains is back with their most powerful and impressive release since 1992’s influential Dirt. (more…)
No CommentsTickets for Bruce Springsteen at Met Life Stadium September 19,21,and 22 On sale now!
