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Spin Cycle: Coldplay’s “Mylo Xyloto”
The biggest rock band in the world right now is probably Coldplay. Their new album, “Mylo Xyloto”, is out now, and our own Mike A. has the scoop.
2011 Soul Train Music Awards Nominees: Same Old Soul…
After an absence of several years, the Soul Train Music Awards returned strong two years ago, and late last week, the nominees were announced for their 2011 ceremony, which will appear on the BET network on Sunday, November 27th. You’re not gonna find much in the way of unfamiliar names here. Comeback king Chris Brown made out like a bandit on both the regular BET Awards and the BET Hip-Hop Awards. He finds himself with the most nominations this year, […]
New Release Report 10/24/11: Coldplay, Clarkson and Christmas
Kelly Clarkson and Coldplay have new albums out today? Who else has an album being released?
The Viewfinder: Rihanna’s “We Found Love”
Hardest working woman in show business? Quite possibly. Rihanna’s been operating on an album-per-year schedule since the inception of her career, and seeing as she’s made time to do everything from tour to model in between projects, you have to wonder if homegirl ever has time to sit around the crib and watch “Law & Order” marathons or something like that. “We Found Love” is the first single from the Bajan pop queen’s sixth album, entitled Talk That Talk. Produced […]
Rolling in Nominations: Adele Leads 2011 American Music Awards Nods
Something tells me you’re going to be seeing this headline a LOT in the next six months or so. British singer Adele leads the pack in nominations for the 2011 American Music Awards, which will air live on ABC Sunday November 20th. She’s followed by Taylor Swift and Rihanna, who scored three nominations apiece. As I’m sure you know, Adele’s 21 is by far 2011’s biggest selling album (and let’s face it, no one’s gonna catch it, either) and has […]
The Blerd Interview: Matthew Ryan
Since his 1997 debut album “May Day”, Matthew Ryan has been producing one gem after another, while flying just under the radar. Critics and fellow musicians love him, as does the devoted fan base lucky enough to be aware of one of our finest songwriters. From major label releases to self released albums to indie labels, he has seen all sides of the music business and continues to produce stellar full lengths. Just when you think he can’t top himself, […]
The Popblerd Chart Report 9/29/11: Age Ain’t Nothin’ But A…
By debuting at #1 with Duets II, legendary crooner Tony Bennett sets a record-becoming the oldest living artist to score a number one album on Billboard’s Top 200 chart. At age 85, it’s hard to imagine anyone eclipsing that record anytime soon. Somewhat surprisingly, Duets II is also Bennett’s first-ever Number One album. You gotta love not only Bennett’s staying power, but also the fact that an artist like him, with no MTV or radio support, no publicity scandal or […]
