Late night host and musical comedian Jimmy Fallon’s second record, Blow Your Pants Off, collects memorable musical moments from his show. Check out our review to see how many laughs you’ll get from it.
Album Reviews
Spin Cycle: Usher, Looking 4 Myself
Usher’s seventh album, Looking 4 Myself, finds the singer straddling the worlds of pop and soul. Is his genre blend successful? Check our review and find out.
Spin Cycle: Men Without Hats, Love In The Age Of War
Men Without Hats return with Love In The Age Of War, their first new album in over eight years. Find out why you should give it a listen!
Spin Cycle: Metric, Synthetica
Metric’s new album, “Synthetica,” is “an album of standouts.” Check out our full review of the Canadian indie rock troupe’s new album.
Spin Cycle: Maroon 5, Songs About Jane: 10th Anniversary Edition
Ten-ish years since Maroon 5’s debut album came out, it’s been reissued with a load of bonus content. Will this reissue be loved? Check out our review.
Spin Cycle: Melvins Lite, Freak Puke
The Melvins – Big Business + Trevor Dunn=Melvins Lite!?! Whatever they’re called, the result is Freak Puke and we’re reviewing it!
Spin Cycle: Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Here
On May 29, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros released Here, their followup to 2009’s Up from Below. With their sophomore album the band promises the same full instrumental sound, folksy vibe, and relaxing vocals, allowing the listener a constant sense of warmth and security. With previous hits “Home” and “Janglin’”, Here either had a lot to live up to or was released to an easy transition to success. While that may be too early to determine, first single and first […]
Spin Cycle: Shonen Knife, Pop Tune
If there was a time when rock and roll didn’t rest, at least partially, on a foundation of gloom, angst, cynicism, and dourness, I sure was never around for it. Admittedly, as a young guy, my generation has been raised on grunge, post-grunge, late-90s alternative, nu-metal, emo, and whatever the hell Nickelback, none of which you’d ever describe as buoyant or sunny. All this makes Shonen Knife even more of a curio to the rock world. A three-piece garage rock […]
Spin Cycle: Broken Fences, Broken Fences
Since moving back to the area three years ago (three years already?!), one thing that I’ve discovered is that Pittsburgh is an embarrassment of riches as far as music is concerned. We may not have the hipster cache of Portland or Austin, nor the widely acknowledged and mythologized history of New Orleans and Chicago. But I’m consistently amazed at the quality of musicians floating around this city that I so happily call home. My most recent discovery is Broken Fences, […]
Spin Cycle: The Hives, Lex Hives
The Hives are back with a new album! Check out our review and find out what we think about “Les Hives.”
Spin Cycle: IAMDYNAMITE, SUPERMEGAFANTASTIC
Like to rawk? So do Detroit’s IAMDYNAMITE and the proof is on their debut SUPERMEGAFANTASTIC. Check out our review!