What IS the point of "Big Band" week ? It doesn't stretch the X Factor contestants vocally and it's not valid compared to more contemporary genres like rap. (Stacey or John & Edward doing grime... now that would be funny/disturbing.) "Most importantly, that works in the real world," Simon Cowell is fond of saying about Jamie. Unlike big band week. Like patriotism, it's the last refuge of the scoundrel....
The New Wine, Kråkesølv @ Blæst Trondheim, Norway 13th November 2009 Kicking off the double gig at Blæst (Trondheim) was Bergen’s very own fruit of the vine, The New Wine. Sharing a style similar to, and indeed often supporting, The Whitest Boy Alive the Bergeners claim to devour rock, pop and funk and project a groove that [...] Related posts: The New Wine talking...
I got a press-release e-mail this week with the subject line "Survey Reveals People Love Classical Music During Tough Economic Times". Curious? I was. (I mean, does that mean they hate classical music when the economy picks up again? Because that would be kind of weird.) Turns out, it's an online survey by the mp3-dealer Classical Archives . The question was this: "Why do you think you...
... of "Pirate Radio," writer-director Richard Curtis ("Love Actually") described his comedy about a boatload of renegade DJs who broadcast rock-and-roll from a ship anchored off the coast of England in the mid-1960s as only "partly true." Read More . Blog Critics I remember the first time I watched a Richard Curtis film. I was 14 years old and I sat down with my grandma to watch a little film...
'American Idol' alum is looking to release new LP next fall. By James DinhKelly Clarkson Photo: George Pimentel/WireImage Kelly Clarkson's post-"American Idol" career has been full of surprises, and judging from a recent interview with Chicago radio station Kiss FM 103.5, her next album may contain even more — like a departure from her signature rock/pop sound. "Yeah,...
... also will be burning "Satan's music" which includes the following: "country, rap, rock, pop, heavy metal, western, soft and easy, southern gospel, contemporary Christian, jazz, soul, oldies but goldies, etc." That "etc." category sound interesting. Sadly, the secularists, humanists, liberals and atheists are preventing a good old fashioned heretic burning. So...
On the day that Athlete release of their newest EP, The Getaway, coming this November 3, the boys in indie rock/pop outfit will be playing a quick show at Bowery Ballroom. There will also be an after-party at The Eldridge...
