March 11, 2010
By Breanna Hughes
LOS ANGELES, Calif.
I caught the Temper Trap concert at The Music Box at the Henry Fonda Theater last night in Hollywood. I had only become familiar with them fairly recently after hearing their song “Sweet Disposition” on an episode of my favorite British TV show, “Skins.” I know the song has been around for a while, but I was somehow a little late to the party on this one.
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February 26, 2010
By Anthony Ramos
LOS ANGELES, Calif.
After getting rave reviews across the UK, Australian singer songwriter Daniel Merriweather finally brings his soulful sound stateside with the release of his debut “Love and War.”
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February 23, 2010
By Jeremy Blacklow
BURBANK, Calif.
There are two songs from two very different upcoming R&B artists that are burning up my iPod right now – one from a singer, Kelis, who has been in the headlines for all sorts of different reasons lately, and one from a young man, Jason Derulo, who’s looking to make a big splash in the music industry this year.
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February 12, 2010
By Kathy Suarez
NEW YORK, N.Y.
La Roux sure knows how to put on a show.
Webster Hall in New York City was packed with fans of the group, led by Elly Jackson, an angelic voiced Brit, with a kooky dress sense and her trademark – wildly coiffed red hair.
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February 12, 2010
By Nick Friedman
LOS ANGELES, Calif.
Death metal is a difficult nut to crack. The genre’s music is loud and unbelievably fast and aggressive, while the subject matter deals, for the most part, with very dark and very brutal content. But beneath the scarier aspects of the style really lies a foundation of musicality that is quite impressive and intricate. And perhaps no other band demonstrates this better than Nile.
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February 09, 2010
By Jeremy Blacklow
LOS ANGELES, Calif.
A few weeks ago, I first wrote about Sade’s comeback, in my review of lead single, “Soldier of Love,” from the upcoming album of the same name, which was released today.
The comeback of the band, named after the first name of its lead singer, is complete with today’s full album release. And as expected, it delivers!
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January 26, 2010
LOS ANGELES, Calif.
The 52nd Annual Grammy Awards air this Sunday, January 31 at 8 PM ET on CBS. But who “Will Win” and “Should Win” in the top categories?
On The Download has the answers… after the jump.
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January 22, 2010
By Breanna Hughes
LOS ANGELES, Calif.
I’ve been patiently waiting three long years for the return of one of my all-time favorites: Patty Griffin. Her incomparable voice coupled with impeccable lyrics has long been my go-to music whenever I need comforting. Add to that her ability to create undeniably sublime melodies and you’ve got an artist whose soulful and radiant presence can reach and influence a wide-ranging audience. Griffin is one of the most sought-after collaborators in the business. If you’re unfamiliar with her, I highly recommend checking out her previous albums as well. I can’t stress enough what a true talent she is.
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January 20, 2010
By Jeremy Blacklow
HOLLYWOOD, Calif.
Sade! Sade! Sade!
(that’s pronounced “Shah-DAY” for those under age 25!)
The band led by the ethereal vocals of lead singer Helen “Sade” Folasade Adu, is back for their first new album in 10 years (!!!), and is about to embark on their fourth decade (!!!!!) of putting out albums.
Our review of the first single, “Soldier of Love”… after the jump!
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