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Hailing The Return Of Andre Cymone
Andre Cymone is back…and he has some music he’d like to share with you.
Get Into The “Christmas” Spirit, Courtesy Of Our Friends Halston
Our friends Dando and Carlos Halston have been away for a minute, cooking up who knows what. But Boston’s favorite I-don’t-know-how-you-describe-this-music duo has resurfaced just in time to gift their fans for being naughty and nice. Halston (who provides the theme to the Popblerd podcast, in case you were wondering) release a holiday single every year, and the 2013 chestnut is simply entitled “Christmas.” The track can be downloaded for free here , and they have also thoughtfully included a video for the track. […]
Uh Huh Honey: MJ’s Favorite Music Of 2013 (Part Two)
2013-era smoothness courtesy of John Legend, Justin Timberlake and Rhye dominates the second half of my list of the best albums of the year.
You’re Gonna Hear Me Roar*: MJ’s Favorite Albums Of 2013 (Part One)
The dude with the ‘fro and the glasses? You’re gonna be hearing a lot about him around here in the next week or so.
Predicting The Grammy Nominees: 2014 Edition
The Grammy nominations are announced tomorrow night. Who’ll make the cut?
What Does The Future Hold? A Message To Popblerd Readers
“We can’t be afraid of moving on.” As I write this, I’m watching actor/comedian/musician Donald Glover talk about, essentially, the world of possibilities that lies ahead of us. It’s definitely striking a chord in me, and maybe giving me the extra kick in the ass I need to explain-to those of you that are still around to listen- what’s been happening with Popblerd for the past several months. As you may or may not have noticed-there hasn’t been a new […]
A Sequel As Good As The Original: The Robert Glasper Experiment’s Black Radio 2
Keyboardist Robert Glasper (and his three bandmates who make up the Robert Glasper Experiment) might be the only act remaining who can garner pop attention while offering a sound that has at least a pinky toe in jazz. With 2012’s Black Radio, the Experiment managed to successfully integrate the worlds of jazz and R&B like no one has been able to do in maybe two decades. Featuring a who’s who of soul and hip-hop luminaries, Black Radio deservedly won the […]
Dan Wilson Steps Back In Front Of The Mic With “Disappearing”
Dan Wilson is back with a very pretty new tune.
