We’re back with another insanely diverse playlist of what the Blerdies have been listening to this week. Check it out!
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The Carlton Shuffle: 10/6/12
Ladies and gentlemen, it is my privilege to introduce a new weekly feature to Popblerd – “The Carlton Shuffle!” Once upon a time, people went to brick and mortar shops where they paid money for music that was stored on physical media that you could see, touch, carry, and snuggle with. These “shops” also had a number of employees, many of whom actually cared about music. In those days, a common feature of the record store (wrecka stow?) was the […]
Spin Cycle: The Raveonettes, Observator
The last three albums by the Raveonettes have continually challenged listeners and critics alike. Observator stays true by not sticking to preconceived form.
The Singles Bar: Soundgarden, “Been Away For Too Long”
They’re baaaaaack! Check out Soundgarden’s new single!
We Saw It!: Easy Star All-Stars (w/ Passafire) at Solana Beach, CA, 19 Sep 2012
Picture a reggae fan. Got it? Odds are you’ve got one of two people in mind: a dreaded, rasta-wearing, herb-toking laid back islander or your modern college frat type. It’s an unfortunate stereotype, but a commonly held one. Now just do one more thing for me: throw that stereotype out the window, because the Easy Star concert last Wednesday didn’t conform to any of that. It was just a diverse group of people dancing and celebrating to some damn good […]
Poptificating: The 64th Emmy Awards
Whether we watched the ceremony or skimmed the results, the Popblerd team had one thing in common: we all had strong opinions to voice about the 64th annual Emmy Awards. How strong? Why don’t you read for yourself! Jesse, jilted FX fan: It was fucking awful and awkward. They spaced it out so much at the beginning that all the big ones at the end got played off. And don’t get me started on the lack of FX presence….. Big […]
Spin Cycle: DOWN, IV, Pt. 1: The Purple EP
The New Orleans stoner quartet returns after a five-year hiatus to bore us all…
The Singles Bar: deftones, “Leathers”
First single of the The Deftones seventh album fails to disappoint. Welcome (back) to the Fold!
Cold as Ice: The Lockout Blues
Our worst fears as hockey fans have come true: the looming NHL lockout has become a real NHL lockout. Faithful hockey nuts Stephen and Jay return for a new season of Cold as Ice with their thoughts on the ordeal. Stephen A part of me wants to imagine that Gary Bettman has at least picked up the fiddle as he sits around watching the NHL burn this time. To his credit, the man has turned the NHL into a multi-billion […]
Spin Cycle: Big & Rich, Hillbilly Jedi
The hillbilly party is back as John Rich and Big Kenny return after a five year hiatus. But does the world need more Big & Rich?
Poptificating: The iPhone 5 Launch
Apple has announced the iPhone 5 officially. Is the Popblerd team rushing to buy, or scratching their heads and asking “Why?”
bLISTerd Goes Back To School! The 10 Best School-Related Movies
It’s back to school time! The Popblerd staff (joined by the Popdose staff) counts down their favorite school-related films of all time.