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Spin Cycle: Taylor Swift, Red

Spin Cycle: Taylor Swift, Red

The patron saint of heartbroken tweens returns with – comparatively – her most adult album yet, “Red”. Popblerd has the review!

The Popblerd New Release Report 10/30/12: Ho Ho Ho!

The Popblerd New Release Report 10/30/12: Ho Ho Ho!

Let Rod Stewart put a little jingle in your bells…and other hot albums coming out this week, in our latest New Release Report!

New Release Report 10/22/12: Yep, On A Monday...

New Release Report 10/22/12: Yep, On A Monday…

Guess who’s got a new album coming out today?

New Release Report 10/16/12: Hopping On The Night Train With Jason Aldean

New Release Report 10/16/12: Hopping On The Night Train With Jason Aldean

Still wanna be down with Brandy? Well, the singer/actress is one of several big names releasing albums today–read our New Release Report to find out what else you should be checking out!

Popblerd's New Release Report 10/2/12: The Calm After The Storm

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!

Spin Cycle: The Avett Brothers, The Carpenter

Spin Cycle: The Avett Brothers, The Carpenter

    In the realm of swaying, stomping, harmonic pop-folk, The Avett Brothers stand only in the shadow of Mumford & Sons, a recent success story that, perhaps not-coincidentally, the long-running North Carolina brother-band is starting to bear more than a passing resemblance to. Comparing Mumford’s lone album to the Avett’s discography previously yielded only superficial comparisons: po-faced, earnest lyricism; the tell-tale lilt of a banjo here and there; shouty, fractured harmonies. But where the Mumfords use their Appalachian sensibilities […]

Spin Cycle: Big & Rich, Hillbilly Jedi

Spin Cycle: Big & Rich, Hillbilly Jedi

The hillbilly party is back as John Rich and Big Kenny return after a five year hiatus. But does the world need more Big & Rich?

Popblerd's New Release Report 8/28/12: Hips, Lips & More

Popblerd’s New Release Report 8/28/12: Hips, Lips & More

Dierks Bentley, Alanis Morissette, Slaughterhouse and cover boys Maximo Park head up a wildly diverse list of new releases this week.

The Singles Bar: Taylor Swift, "We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together"

The Singles Bar: Taylor Swift, “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together”

Tay Tay is back! The Queen of country-pop wants you to know that “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.”

Popblerd's New Release Report 8/7/12: Now This Is What I Call Boring

Popblerd’s New Release Report 8/7/12: Now This Is What I Call Boring

The 43rd edition of the “Now That’s What I Call Music” series, featuring the smash hit “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen, is today’s key new release.

Popblerd's New Release Report 7/31/12: Who's The Bawse?

Popblerd’s New Release Report 7/31/12: Who’s The Bawse?

Rick Ross is this week’s heavy hitter, but there are also future hit albums out today from country band Gloriana and the late Whitney Houston, in the form of the “Sparkle” soundtrack.

Popblerd's New Release Report 7/10/12: Zac's Back!

Popblerd’s New Release Report 7/10/12: Zac’s Back!

The Zac Brown Band needs money to maintain their beards, so they are releasing a new album this week. Read on to find out what else is new in stores and online!