My love for Killing Joke is a rewarding experience. Just the other morning I saw a post about this band I knew nothing about, Reverend And The Makers , and was treated to their latest single “Bassline” from the upcoming @Reverend_Makers album. “Bassline” is a thumping dance track that’ll have you on your feet and hopping the second it kicks in. Kind of like the Happy Mondays on speed (Now THAT’S a scary thought!), Reverend create some compelling beats and rhythms with some crisp [...]
Spin Cycle: Baddies’ “Build”
If Devo ever decide to call it day, Baddies is the band that the torch needs to be passed to. Part Devo (“Man Made Man”), part Queens of the Stone Age (“These Animals”), part Oingo Boingo (“The Lightmen”), UK’s Baddies are simply delightful and on Build, the band’s second full-length, they keep it delightfully simple. On the follow-up to Do the Job (Please tell me you’ve heard this record!), Baddies streamline their sound, keep it at a concise 10 tracks and [...]
The Viewfinder: Antlered Man’s “Surrounded By White Men”
“Daddy buys me anything/Presidency/Oil Company”…sound familiar? Politics aside, “Surrounded By White Men” is a scorcher of a song (and video!) by Antlered Man. These British upstarts are lighting a fire under conventional music. Giftes 1&2 (Due on March 5th) is a breath of fresh air in today’s musical climate of retreads. Similar to “Platoono Of Uno”, “…White Men” starts quietly and builds to an epic climax. Vocalist Damo Ezekiel-Holmes begins in a whisper while Danny Fury lays out a spectacular [...]
bLISTerd: The Top Ten Albums Of The ’00s
We’ve finally hit the jackpot. The 10 best albums of the ’00s, as voted by the Popblerd staff. Amy Winehouse made the list, who else is here?
The Viewfinder: Jason Mraz’s “I Won’t Give Up”
Dude, what happened to Jason Mraz? The slightly pimply, baby-faced kid who sang “The Remedy (I Won’t Worry)” has apparently decided to go through a hippie face. Long, stringy hair, a beard, he’s almost unrecognizable! Since the success of “I’m Yours” a couple years back, Jason seems to be transitioning from being John Mayer’s little brother to Jack Johnson’s little brother. He’s toned the smart-assery down a bit (as well as the vocal pyrotechnics/drama student schtick) and become more “earnest.” [...]
bLISTerd: The 100 Best Albums Of The ’00s (20-11)
We’re in the top twenty! Check out selections from The Bravery, The Roots, System Of A Down and Coldplay!
The Blerd & Gonzo Cover Convo: “I’m Every Woman”
Blerd & Dr. Gonzo are back, with a spirited debate over whether Whitney Houston or Chaka Khan owns the title of “every woman.”
bLISTerd: The 100 Best Albums Of The ’00s (30-21)
We’re almost at the top of the list! This round includes albums from Kanye West, Muse and Queens Of The Stone Age.
Spin Cycle: fun.’s “Some Nights”
You’ve heard “We Are Young” all over the place, now check out what we think about fun.’s new album.
The Singles Bar: EVITAN (Dres & Jarobi) Score Again with “Give It To Me”
So, what took Dres of Black Sheep fame and Jarobi White of A Tribe Called Quest fame so long to hook up? I don’t know, but all indications are pointing to this Evitan album being hot as hell. I haven’t seen a release date OR an album title yet, but there are two tracks floating around, so it’s got to be coming soon. Right? The two emcees recently unveiled “Give It To Me,” the second track from their upcoming collaboration, [...]
bLISTerd: The Best Albums Of The ’00s (40-31)
U2 hits the top 40 of our list of the best albums of the ’00s. Read on to see who else made the cut!
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