Having seen two Ben Folds performances prior to Saturday night’s show at the House of Blues in Boston, I knew I was in for a good time before I even arrived inside the venue. However, this show marked the first time I’d be able to see Ben Folds Five, the trio that jump-started my man crush on the bespectacled ivory tickler. By the end of the night, I would develop man crushes on bassist Robert Sledge and drummer Darren Jessee […]
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The Viewfinder: Mean Creek, “Young & Wild”
Boston’s indie rock favorites Mean Creek celebrate the release of their second album, “Youth Companion” with a release party and a new video!
UnSung Announces Season 6 (Sort Of…)
TVOne’s hit documentary series “UnSung” has just announced some of their subjects for Season 6. Click to find out who made the cut!
Blerd Briefs: Rihanna & Nicki Lead The AMA Pack
The nominees for the 2012 American Music Awards were announced earlier today, and the 20 categories are dotted by the likes of Rihanna and Nicki Minaj. The two West Indian divas lead the pack with four nominations each. Rihanna has continued her string of hits with her latest album, Talk That Talk although she’s gained more notoriety recently for her on-again/off-again romance with Chris Brown (who has two nominations of her own.) Meanwhile, Minaj scored a hit follow-up with Pink […]
New Release Report 10/9/12: Potpourri (Latest Version)
Albums by KISS, The Wallflowers and Meshell Ndegeocello cover the landscape of this week’s new releases? Check out the complete list!
The Viewfinder: Solange Knowles, “Losing You”
Plucky…that’s the word I’d like to use in reference to Solange Knowles. She could’ve been content to bask in the afterglow of the aura created by her sister, multi-hyphenate Beyonce. However, Little Sis is determined to make a name for herself as an artist in her own right. And no disrespect to Mama Carter, but if you ask me, Solange makes better music. “Losing You” has a cool, midtempo dance vibe, kinda like something I’d expect to hear maybe from […]
Who The Hell Is…Pegasus Warning?
If you are starved for new music, boy, do we have a mother for you…check out Pegasus Warning!!
The Viewfinder: Christina Aguilera, “Your Body”
Christina Aguilera wants to do things to your body. After viewing this video, will you let her?
Spin Cycle: No Doubt, Push & Shove
Gwen Stefani and No Doubt return with “Push & Shove,” and although 11 years have passed, it’s like they’ve never left!
Popblerd’s New Release Report 10/2/12: The Calm After The Storm
This week’s new release schedule isn’t as nutty as it’s been the last several weeks, but there are still goodies from Muse, Miguel and Blake Shelton!
Blerd Briefs: The BET Hip-Hop Awards, Jack White & Foo Fighters
Drama at the BET Hip-Hop Awards, Jack White melts down, and the Foo Fighters call it quits? Here are today’s Blerd Briefs.
