The very existence of blink-182’s new EP, Dogs Eating Dogs, might be surprising for several reasons. For one, it was rather quietly released online the week before Christmas. For another, it’s the band’s first independent release since splitting from longtime label DGC/Interscope several months ago. But most surprising is that, in five songs across 19 furious minutes, Mark Hoppus, Tom DeLonge and Travis Barker have finally delivered upon the promise of their most mature and affecting album, 2003’s self-titled effort. Their last full-length, 2011’s Neighborhoods , was […]
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Blerd Radio Season Whatever, Episode 2: The (Sort Of) Lost Episode
It’s Saturday, and that cold, empty feeling that comes with the work week is slowly melting away. How could it get any better? How ’bout a new episode of Blerd Radio for your ears to enjoy? This episode has a fun little history. Regular co-host Dr. Gonzo suggested a great topic about film soundtracks, but had to bow out of recording. In his absence, Big Money, Mike Duquette and Michael Parr engaged the talents of another non-Mike: Dave Lifton, noted author and […]
I Says Yes, You Says No, I Says Yes: The Genius of R. Kelly’s “Trapped in the Closet”
Kells’ ongoing opus is the most brilliant thing he’s ever done. Here are five reasons why.
Never Tear Us Apart: An INXS Eulogy
You’d be forgiven if the news that INXS are calling it quits failed to turn many heads. The Australian band, for all intents and purposes, ceased to exist for many after lead singer Michael Hutchence’s lifeless body was found in a Sydney hotel room almost 15 years ago. There was no New Order-esque transition into something different, though not for lack of trying – assuming “ searching for a new frontman on a reality show ” and “ putting together a bizarre covers/tribute album with guest vocalists ” counts as “trying.” But I’m not going to say nor hear a bad word about […]
The Viewfinder: Welcome (Back) to “Jurassic Park”!
Steven Spielberg’s dino classic stomps into theaters next year in 3D. Has it really been 20 years?
The Viewfinder: Anthony Hopkins Gets Hitched
Next month’s new Alfred Hitchcock biopic looks to be a good evening, if this trailer is any indication.
Pass The Popcorn: “E.T.” Comes Home on Blu-Ray
One of the great films of our generation makes its Blu-Ray debut, and we’ve got a review!
The Singles Bar: Adele, “Skyfall”
Man, what can’t Adele do? 2011 saw the British soulstress release her sophomore album, 21, winning six Grammys, spending 79 weeks in Billboard‘s Top 10 (24 of them at No. 1) and selling nine million copies in the U.S. (an unheard of number by today’s sales standards – it’s the best-selling album of 2011 and 2012). Now, Adele ends her post-21 hiatus from the music industry this month with, of all things, a soundtrack song – a career move rarely taken since Lionel Richie said it for always (that’s the way it should be) . […]
Spin Cycle: Cher Lloyd, Sticks + Stones
Cher Lloyd is the latest pop challenger from across the pond. Will her American debut, “Sticks & Stones,” catapult the “X-Factor” contestant to the top of the charts?
Spin Cycle: Julian Velard, Person of Interest
Singer/songwriter Julian Velard’s latest EP, “Person of Interest” is a melodic pop treat. Read our review and then get thee to buying!
Suit Up! CBS Plans the “Mother” of All TV Soundtracks
The legendary CBS sitcom gets its own soundtrack album ahead of what may be its final year.
The Popblerd Halftime Report: Mike D.’s Best Reissues of the Year (So Far)
The best reissues, remasters and box sets of the first half of 2012, picked by Mike Duquette of The Second Disc.