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Coming Attractions: Lenny, TVOTR & Kelly Clarkson

by MJ on Feb 17, 2011 • 1 Comment

The past couple of weeks have brought forth the announcements of several upcoming albums. While you certainly know that Britney Spears and Lady GaGa have albums coming out this spring, and some of you may have even heard rumors about Madonna getting set to go through another album cycle, here are three records by popular artists that might score high on your “want” list and score different levels of excitement on my personal “want” list. Lenny Kravitz Black & White […]

New Release Report 11/2/10: What’s Out Today? Nothing.

by MJ on Nov 2, 2010 • No Comments

Album Reviews / Country Music / hip-hop / Indie Rock / music / New Releases / news / Pop Music / rock music

No, not NOTHING nothing! “Nothing”! It’s the new album from N.E.R.D.! Good Lord, I’m corny. Anyway, this week’s list of new releases is headed up by the fourth effort from Pharrell, Chad and that other dude that doesn’t do shit. To my mild shock, it turned out to actually be a decent album. Probably my favorite Pharrell-related effort other than “In Search Of…”, the first N.E.R.D. album. It sounds fun, Pharrell’s voice and lyrics are less annoying than usual, and […]

Blerd Radio Episode 7: My Summer Vacation

by MJ on Sep 13, 2010 • No Comments

Blerd Radio / Country Music / hip-hop / movies / music / news / pop culture / Pop Music / soul music / Sports

After it became apparent that summer was going to very quickly get away from me, I decided to table the podcast for a couple of months. However, those of you who were enjoying Blerd Radio, guess what? We’re back!! For our Season 2 premiere, I called on my regulars: GG and Car-late-a Carletta for what turned out to be a quite entertaining show. Among the topics discussed: -While waiting for Carletta to show up, GG and I discuss our summers, the return […]

Who the Hell is: Ashley Arrison?

by MJ on Jun 10, 2010 • 1 Comment

music / New Releases / news / Pop Music / Who The Hell Is?

If your thing is female singer/songwriters, then I’ve got a tip for you. Ashley Arrison’s not a household name yet, but I wouldn’t be surprised if she is very soon. She’s a singer/songwriter who gives me a more youthful Sheryl Crow type of vibe. There’s definitely a bit of rootsiness in her work, but it’s polished enough that it would pass muster on Top 40 radio. Her latest single is called “Trying to Help You Out”, and if the voice […]