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Phil Ramone: 1934-2013

Phil Ramone: 1934-2013

Honoring the memory of one of pop music’s greatest producers.

Popblerd's 10th Anniversary CELEBRATION of Chappelle's Show

Popblerd’s 10th Anniversary CELEBRATION of Chappelle’s Show

It was 10 years ago this week that “Chappelle’s Show” debuted on Comedy Central. Let’s take a look back at one of the most important comedies of our time.

Popblerd's Best of 2012: May's Top 5 Albums

Popblerd’s Best of 2012: May’s Top 5 Albums

May’s top five albums of 2012 brings the rock! Hard rock, alt rock, you name it, it’s there!

We Saw It!: Ash @ The Bowery Ballroom, NYC 11/20/12

We Saw It!: Ash @ The Bowery Ballroom, NYC 11/20/12

Ireland’s Ash came to New York City’s Bowery Ballroom, bringing a lengthy catalog of music with them. Check out what May had to say about the show!

Diggin' In The Crates: Curtis Mayfield, Curtis

Diggin’ In The Crates: Curtis Mayfield, Curtis

Curtis Mayfield’s (almost) self-titled 1970 classic gets the Diggin’ In The Crates treatment. Get some soul in your life!

Diggin' In The Crates: Bobby "Blue" Bland, Dreamer

Diggin’ In The Crates: Bobby “Blue” Bland, Dreamer

Want to know where the original version of “Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City” came from? Check out our latest Diggin’ In The Crates column.

Blerd Briefs: Steve Perry's Journey & Looking For A New Mrs. Kenny G.

Blerd Briefs: Steve Perry’s Journey & Looking For A New Mrs. Kenny G.

In random rock music news, Steve Perry might be returning to the studio, and Kenny G. is looking for a new love.

Reading Is Fundamental: Tim Thornton's The Alternative Hero

Reading Is Fundamental: Tim Thornton’s The Alternative Hero

Referencing the ’90s Britpop scene, you might want to check out “The Alternative Hero,” the book by Tim Thornton.