From the “out of nowhere” file, a new Guns n’ Roses track is now making the rounds online. With no contexts provided, it’s unclear as to whether this is a brand spankin’ new cut, an outtake from the abominable Chinese Democracy album, or some other unknown project. Truthfully, I wanted to hate “Going Down.” But lo and behold, it’s actually a decent track. Nothing groundbreaking, but a good listen, save for Axl’s “harmonies.” Current (as far as we know) bassist […]
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The Reality Check – The Danity Kane Reunion
All signs point to Danity Kane reuniting at next Sunday’s MTV VMAs.
Lady Gaga, “Applause” – The Singles Bar review
What, Lady Gaga getting naked in a promotional video for some new agey mind and body exercise wasn’t enough for you? FINE. Here’s here new single, rushed to radio following a rash of leaks over the weekend. “Applause” is the first single from Gaga’s forthcoming ARTPOP album, due November 11th. “Applause” is unfortunately more of the same from Gaga, and could just as easily be a leftover from 2011’s enjoyable but tepid Born This Way. Like that LP, “Applause” is a competent but fairly by-the-numbers dance […]
Blerd Lines 8/12/13: Chris Brown’s Seizure, Janelle Monae’s Album Art, & Gaga & M.I.A. Being Annoying
Oh Lady Gaga. You so crazy.
A First Peek at Muppets Most Wanted
Following the Muppets’ return to the big screen in 2011, the gang is setting out for another cinematic adventure. This one appears to have some international intrigue, and features headliners Tina Fey, Ricky Gervais, and Ty Burrell. 2011’s The Muppets brought the ragtag puppet troupe to a new generation; will Muppets Most Wanted maintain that momentum? Disney released a teaser today – let us know what you think! Muppets Most Wanted will be in theaters March 21, 2014. Muppets Most Wanted Teaser Trailer on Disney Video
Mazzy Star, “California”: The Singles Bar review
It’s been 17 years since Mazzy Star’s last full length LP, 1996’s Among My Swan. 2011 gave us the first new tracks from Hope Sandaval and the gang via the “Common Burn” / “Lay Myself Down” single, with news of an LP to be released in 2012. The promise of a new Mazzy Star LP was enticing given the length of the group’s absence, and doubly so based on the strength of “Common Burn” / “Lay Myself Down.” But the […]
Franz Ferdinand Has Two Sides of “Love” For You
It’s been quite a while since we’ve heard anything from the Glaswegian natives Franz Ferdinand. Back in 2009, they’d remixed their third album Tonight as a jaunty experiment entitled Blood: Franz Ferdinand. It was a nice idea at the time, and something to whet our teeth on until they re-emerged with their next full length. Toward the end of May, they did just that, announcing they would release Right Thoughts, Right Words, Right Action on August 26th. With that date […]
The Pixies, “Bag Boy” : The Singles Bar review
From the time of The Pixies’ reunion in 2004, rumors circulated that the band may be working on recording new material. After nearly a decade of off-and-on touring, it seemed as though new Pixies music was not in the cards, particularly when considering the seemingly “business-only” relationship between band members (as awkwardly chronicled in the 2006 documentary loudQUIETloud). What makes the release of “Bagboy” even more surprising is its timing, hitting the Internet just days after Kim Deal formally and […]
Star Wars: Attack of the Rumors (or What We Know So Far)
What we’ve learned since the Lucasfilm / Disney merger.
David Lynch, “Star Dream Girl” : The Singles Bar review
“Crank up that radio. Lemme tell y’all a story.” So begins the latest single from David Lynch, and it’s a rather fitting introduction. As the mastermind behind perplexing and entertaining films such as Lost Highway, Mulholland Drive, Wild at Heart, and Eraserhead, Lynch is well versed in storytelling. Music has always been central to his storytelling craft, and with last year’s Crazy Clown Time , Lynch opted to hone his stories to purely aural rather than visual media. The Big Dream is Lynch’s […]
Popblerd’s New Release Report 6/25/13
Wale returns for album #3, plus, the rest of this week’s new releases.
Ring Those Mission Bells! Matt Nathanson’s Going On Tour
Matt Nathanson is going on tour…and he might be coming to a city near you!