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The Viewfinder: Rihanna's "Where Have You Been?"

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?”

Roundball Soundoff's Playoff Preview

Roundball Soundoff’s Playoff Preview

Our friends from the New York Knicks podcast break down the NBA playoff scenario. Have a look to see who the guys think will be hoisting a championship trophy come June.

The Viewfinder: "Shadow Days" by John Mayer

The Viewfinder: “Shadow Days” by John Mayer

Head out on a cross-country drive with John Mayer in his latest video–for the new song “Shadow Days.”

The Singles Bar: “Daughters” by Nas

Nas has been releasing several stray singles over the last couple of months, but there’s been no concrete news about a new album–until now. Life Is Good is scheduled for release in July: a possibly ironic title given the fact that QB’s finest has been dealing with a fair amount of drama as of late. Divorce drama, the IRS on his ass, and apparently a daughter who’s been wildin’ the fuck out. Nope, “Daughters” isn’t an adaptation of John Mayer’s […]

New Release Report 4/24/12: What The Hell Is A Blunderbuss?

New Release Report 4/24/12: What The Hell Is A Blunderbuss?

Jack White’s first solo effort, “Blunderbuss,” leads this week’s new release schedule. Read on to find out what else is hitting stores this week.

The Singles Bar: Fiona Apple's "Every Single Night"

The Singles Bar: Fiona Apple’s “Every Single Night”

She’s back! Fiona Apple returns with her first new music in seven years, “Every Single Night.”

Gonzo’s Top Picks for RSD 2012

Although Record Store Day is now five years strong, 2010 was the first year that I formally recognized the holiday, and 2011 was the first year that I fully indulged. Record Store Day seems to grow each year. Artists and labels dish out increasing amounts of exclusive releases, and a growing number of customers happily part with some of their hard earned pay to snag these collectibles, while supporting their local shops. The RSD release list is now one of my most highly anticipated moments in the […]

The Implications of Holographic Celebrity Resurrections

The Implications of Holographic Celebrity Resurrections

We live in interesting times. Over the years, The Coachella Valley Music Festival has become one of the premiere music festivals, whose only real competition in the US is Bonnaroo. Perhaps moreso than its Eastern counterpart, Coachella is known for producing magical moments each year. Beyond the consistently stellar lineup of electronic, indie, hip hop and pop acts that Coachella presents annually, the festival has also become known for providing a platform for highly anticipated (though not necessarily expected) reunions. […]

New Release Report 4/17/12: Train Keeps a-Rollin'

New Release Report 4/17/12: Train Keeps a-Rollin’

Jason Mraz, Train, and Jack Johnson. Nope, it’s not the playlist of your local adult alternative station, but it’s this week’s new release list!

Roundball Soundoff 4/16/12: The Final Countdown

Roundball Soundoff 4/16/12: The Final Countdown

With two weeks remaining until the playoffs start, Popblerd’s Jay takes a look at some of the more interesting potential matchups.

The Idiot Box: SNL Parodies Gotye’s “Somebody That I Used To Know”

Have you figured out yet how madly in love I am with Gotye’s “Someone That I Used To Know”? I missed this weekend’s episode of “Saturday Night Live” (Josh Brolin…meh…) but this skit containing Taran Killam (SNL’s MVP this season,) the always dependable Andy Samberg and Gotye himself is pretty damn hilarious. At least the guy’s a good sport, right?

The Viewfinder: Drake’s “Take Care” (feat. Rihanna)

You’ve got to admit: Drake & Rihanna have quite a bit of chemistry together. The video for “Take Care,” the title track of Drake’s second album, tries a bit too hard to be artsy-fartsy, what with the weird animals and stuff-but the truly engrossing visuals come from watching Rih-Rih and Drizzy interact. The song is also pretty dope-although I’m gonna have to keep referring you back to the Jamie XX/Gil Scott-Heron collaboration album We’re New Here, which contains the song […]