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The Best Albums of 2012: Mike S.’s Top 10
Mike S. picks his favorites for the year, with a couple of bonuses he couldn’t bear to not talk about.
Spin Cycle: James Iha, Look to the Sky
2004: “The truth of the matter is that guitarist James Iha broke up the Smashing Pumpkins. Not me, not drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, but James.” 2010: “I think James Iha should feel alone.” 2012: “James Iha I think is just a piece of shit. I think he’s one of the worst human beings I’ve ever met in my life.” -Billy Corgan There is a two-pronged problem to trying to provide context to a James Iha solo album: One, he is inextricably […]
Popblerd’s New Release Report 7/17/12: Controversy!
Frank Ocean’s debut album finally hits stores this week. It’s just one of many big releases you’ll find in this week’s New Release Report!
New Release Report 6/19/12: OMG JUSTIN BIEBER OMG!!!
Yep. The Biebs is back. His new “Believe” hits stores out today. Fiona Apple and Kenny Chesney are also back with fresh material. Read on to see who else is new this week!
New Release Report 11/29/11: Got Live If You Want It!
With only one major release week left in 2011, the industry is heading into break mode, but not before unleashing two superstar live albums this week. First and foremost, there’s Live At The Royal Albert Hall, the first ever live CD and DVD from this year’s it-girl, Adele. The British singer regales us with tracks from her two smash albums, plus a smattering of covers-including a delicate take on Bonnie Raitt’s “I Can’t Make You Love Me”, which we featured […]
Who the Hell Are…Bad Rabbits?
If you’re local to New England, then you probably don’t need me to tell you who Bad Rabbits are (unless you’re one of those easily confused people who’s confusing them with White Rabbits…or Frightened Rabbit…or Eddie Rabbitt…). They’re a funk/rock behemoth ’round these parts. Those of you who are not familiar, however–get ready to have your eardrums penetrated by some dope sounds. These guys have been working on their debut album for quite some time, under the guidance of the legendary Teddy […]
