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Coachella 2013 Lineup Announced: Why Am I Yawning?
Itching to attend Coachella this year? Well, there’ll be no Stones, but there will be…Chili Peppers? Compromise?
The Roots Announce 2013 Picnic Lineup, New Album(s)??
Two new albums and the Roots Picnic lineup announced. Do these guys ever take a break?
The New Kids On The Block Unveil The Package
What is this package business all about? The New Kids have unveiled it.
David Bowie Celebrates His Birthday With a New Video: “Where Are We Now?”
Two words I was fairly certain I would never see again: “New Bowie.” He hasn’t released any new music since 2003’s Reality. And aside from a very few one-off appearances, he’s pretty much evaded media attention since the closing of the Reality tour in 2004 (which incidentally, was the highest grossing tour that year). In fact, the last leg of the tour had to be canceled due to the discovery of a clogged artery that required an emergency angioplasty. That […]
Ra Ra Riot, “When I Dream”: The Singles Bar
Ra Ra Riot’s got a new album coming out, called “Beta Love.” Get a taste of the first single, “When I Dream,” here!
Blerd Briefs: Departures & Hiatuses Edition
In this edition of Blerd Briefs: Chevy Chase leaves TV, Lil Wayne leaves hip-hop, Coldplay leaves the stage, and Chris Brown leaves Twitter.
The Singles Bar: Jamie Lidell, “What a Shame”
Jamie Lidell’s “What a Shame” offers a sneak peak at his upcoming self-titled album on Warp.
Never Tear Us Apart: An INXS Eulogy
You’d be forgiven if the news that INXS are calling it quits failed to turn many heads. The Australian band, for all intents and purposes, ceased to exist for many after lead singer Michael Hutchence’s lifeless body was found in a Sydney hotel room almost 15 years ago. There was no New Order-esque transition into something different, though not for lack of trying – assuming “ searching for a new frontman on a reality show ” and “ putting together a bizarre covers/tribute album with guest vocalists ” counts as “trying.” But I’m not going to say nor hear a bad word about […]
Blerd Briefs: TLC, Dave Grohl, and Jermaine Jacks…uh, Jacksun???
A new TLC album, Dave Grohl returns to QOTSA, and Jermaine changes his name. More crazy news…
A New Hope or Will the Empire Strike Back? What the Disney/Lucasfilm Merger Means to Fanboys!
One “Star Wars” megafan is deeply conflicted about the Disney/Lucasfilm merger.
Blerd Briefs: Rihanna & Nicki Lead The AMA Pack
The nominees for the 2012 American Music Awards were announced earlier today, and the 20 categories are dotted by the likes of Rihanna and Nicki Minaj. The two West Indian divas lead the pack with four nominations each. Rihanna has continued her string of hits with her latest album, Talk That Talk although she’s gained more notoriety recently for her on-again/off-again romance with Chris Brown (who has two nominations of her own.) Meanwhile, Minaj scored a hit follow-up with Pink […]