A decade or so ago, Joss Stone was a novelty of sorts. A young British woman with a deep knowledge of classic soul, she debuted with an album of somewhat obscure ’60s and ’70s R&B covers, recorded with the assistance and blessing of the likes of Latimore, Ahmir “?uestlove” Thompson, Little Beaver and Betty Wright.She (at least partially) opened the door for the commercial success of the Amy Winehouses and Adeles of the world. The album revealed a voice that […]
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Dave Rullo Presents: Aging Hip Replacement #51
In the name of fatherhood, Dave Rullo takes his son to a Big Time Rush column–check out our latest Aging Hip Replacement column.
The Singles Bar: P!nk’s “Blow Me (One Last Kiss)”
P!nk is back, and she wants you to blow her…one last kiss. Check out her new single!!
The Viewfinder: B.o.B. feat. Taylor Swift, “Both Of Us”
Unlikely pairing? Perhaps, but it works. B.o.B. and Taylor Swift team up for the “Both Of Us” video.
Spin Cycle: Maroon 5, Overexposed
Maroon 5’s “Overexposed” finds the pop/rock band heading more towards the mainstream. Is it worth your money?
Spin Cycle: Justin Bieber, Believe
The Biebs grows up, and at least three of us are listening. Big Money, GG and Stephen join forces to tackle “Believe.”
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.
The Singles Bar: Esthero, “Never Gonna Let You Go”
Esthero is back with a new single! Check out “Never Gonna Let You Go.”
The Singles Bar: Michael Jackson’s “Bad” (Afrojack Remix)
Popular DJ Afrojack remixes one of the King of Pop’s most popular singles. What do you think of the “Bad” remix?
Spin Cycle: John Mayer’s Born And Raised
Does John Mayer’s new Born And Raised bring him back to his Grammy-winning Continuum form? Check out our review to find out.
The Viewfinder: Rihanna’s “Where Have You Been?”
In the time it’s taken you to read this, Rihanna’s gotten another tattoo and changed her hair color twice. Check out her new video for “Where Have You Been?”
The Jukebox From Hell 11: “Rockstar”
Yeah, it’s easy to hate on Nickelback. But you’ve never read an ass-whipping as eloquent as the one Drew gives the Canuck schmucks’ “Rockstar.”