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The Singles Bar: Matthew Ryan, “She’s A Sparrow”
One of our favorites, singer/songwriter Matthew Ryan, returns with “She’s a Sparrow.” It’s the first taste of music from his upcoming album, “In the Dusk of Everything.”
Popblerd New Release Report 9/25/12: Push & Shove Your Way Into Your Record Store
No Doubt will be competing with Mumford & Sons and Lupe Fiasco for the title of this week’s biggest selling new release. Who will emerge victorious?
Spin Cycle: Aimee Mann, Charmer
The ever-thoughtful and literate pop singer gets a modest rock makeover with a little help from some friends.
Spin Cycle: Band of Horses, Mirage Rock
Band of Horses reign it in and craft a harmonic homage to 70s AM radio on fourth album “Mirage Rock”
Songs in the Key of Life 13: “I Can Only Be Me”
How can I not select a Stevie Wonder song? After all, this column is named after one of his best selling albums… As I look back on my life I can’t help but to laugh. It’s funny how we make attempts at certain things in hopes that it will bring us great success. I had my share of experiments that went nowhere fast. I was just telling a friend the other day how I feel like Ralph Kramden from the […]
The Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo: “I Say A Little Prayer”
Blerd & Gonzo debate the merits of various versions of “I Say It A Little Prayer,” but ultimately it comes down to two legends-Dionne & Aretha.
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 […]
The Popblerd Interview: Dres (of Black Sheep and EvitaN)
We got a chance to sit down with a hip-hop legend. Dres of Black Sheep fame talks to us about the Native Tongues as well as his new project, EvitaN. Their album “Speed of Life” drops today!
Spin Cycle: Imagine Dragons, Night Visions
After gaining much success with their single “It’s Time” Imagine Dragon’s full length album Night Visions is finally out. Read what we have to say!
Spin Cycle: Alanis Morissette, Havoc and Bright Lights
Alanis Morissette is back with “Havoc and Bright Lights”, her first release since 2008’s “So-Called Chaos”. Popblerd has the review!
The Singles Bar: Prince, “Rock & Roll Love Affair”
Will you be having a “Rock ‘n Roll Love Affair” with Prince’s new single? The Purple Yoda is back…