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Posted: 08 May 2012 01:22 AM PDT


The Silversun Pick-Me-Up!
Some out-of-town visitors have taken me mildly by surprise these last few days--and, sad to say, it may be affecting my work habits! Typically, as faithful readers surely know, I tend to listen to every new album release five or six times, study the lyrics whenever available, compare and contrast the work with each artist's [...]

Posted: 08 May 2012 12:19 AM PDT


'The Voice' Finals Recap: 99 Problems and Christina's One
The final four competed on "The Voice" this Monday, and while this was no doubt exciting, some of the lame, predictable song choices were enough to make "American Idol" seem hip. "You Raise Me Up"? "I Believe I Can Fly"? "Free Bird"???? Really? Last week, we had Lindsey Pavao doing Bon Iver's "Skinny Love"; this [...]

Posted: 07 May 2012 01:59 PM PDT


One Direction (Part II ), Framed
When we last looked in at Framed, the guys in the British boy band One Direction were actively discussing the concept of "direction" and debating east versus west. It was riveting, enjoyable stuff, no doubt about it. We liked it so much, in fact, that this week's Framed also features One Direction! Seriously, is it [...]

Posted: 07 May 2012 01:59 PM PDT


Coldplay, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Fun. Pay Tribute to MCA of Beastie Boys
The death of Adam Yauch, also known as MCA of the Beastie Boys, inspired awesome tributes from bands around the world. Yauch was 47 and had been battling cancer for years. The tributes were in the spirit of MCA -- fun and raucous. First, Coldplay performs "You Gotta Fight for Your Right (to Party)." Singer [...]

Posted: 07 May 2012 09:52 AM PDT


Jay-Z Foresees Himself Spoiling Daughter Blue Ivy
Tough guy rapper and shrewd mogul Jay-Z shows a softer side when discussing parenthood. Jay-Z explained his philosophies on raising children on "Oprah's Master Class: Special Edition" that aired Sunday on OWN. In January, Jay-Z and his wife Beyonce welcomed the birth of their first child, daughter Blue Ivy. The 43-year-old Roc Nation head said [...]