Johnny B’s finally back with some reviews of recent comics and graphic novels, including Paul Grist’s Mudman!
The Slits’ cover of “I Heard it Through the Grapevine” should have been that one song from the weird, still-breaking genre of punk that got some radio play and introduced…
“Our Idiot Brother” is a sweet little film with some real human moments in it, reminding me of some of Hal Ashby’s fine movies.
We’ve got some familiar names to review this week. Smokey Robinson and the Miracles return, as of course we’ve got another chart triumph for the team of Dionne Warwick, Burt…
Two talented artists come together for one worthy cause. This is the beautiful result.
Every week, a rotating crew of your favorite Popdose writers takes to the virtual pages of Kirkus Reviews Online, taking on the best — and sometimes the worst — in…
Win a copy of Caryn Rose’s debut novel, “B-Sides and Broken Hearts” from Popdose!
Fusing elements of indie pop, soul and West African highlife, Bells has quickly emerged as one of the most exciting new bands in the Bay Area today.
The Bangles are back with Sweetheart of the Sun, their wonderful new album that pays homage to the ’60s rock sound that long has been an influence on the band. Guitarist Vicki Peterson talks with Annie Zaleski about the new album.
Sinatra’s rich, smooth voice conveys the love and spirit of Christmas, yet it drips with melancholy, as if he tossed back a couple of tumblers of Scotch before stepping to the mic.
On the 20th anniversary of the release of Michael Jackson’s “Dangerous”, Mike Heyliger takes a look back at the King of Pop’s eighth solo album.
A Guns N’ Roses live album is probably never going to happen. Axl and Slash hate each other, and even if they say that there’s gonna be a Guns N’…
A double serving of tasty tunes smothered in gravy. Served over-cooked and much-loved. (and truly hyphenated)
Even though the production team of Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis is best known for their groundbreaking work with Janet Jackson (you know, back when she was good,) the first…
Perfect for your soul-crushing trip to the mall on this Black Friday: A rundown of a classic Top 10 from November 1983. It’s the Popdose Podcast, Episode 22: CHART ATTACK! Edition!
Join the Popdose Staff as they say “Thank You” to the people that introduced them to the music that shaped their lives.
I don’t even know what to say anymore. Gamblor has effectively gone bankrupt. After hitting a peak of +$1,910 after Week 9 last season, Gamblor has proceeded to lose $2752…
On a Thanksgiving night 35 years ago tomorrow, the Band bid farewell at The Last Waltz. Among the show’s many highlights was Van Morrison’s scintillating rendition of “Caravan.”
Review of the J.J. Abrams ode to Steven Spielberg, “Super 8”
An unlikely song hit #1 on the U.S. in 1962: “Sukiyaki” by Kyu Sakamoto. It’s the only song in Japanese to top the charts in America, and that’s especially surprising…
On the eve of Thanksgiving, Dw. Dunphy serenades the Disney turkey that is The Black Hole.
Kelly Stitzel wants you to have something to drown out the sounds of children screaming, realtives fighting, and in-laws nagging this Thanksgiving holiday. So to help you stay sane, she’s put together an extra fun ’80s Dance Party mix.
This week’s Mix Six gives you a sweet mix. Because what would Thanksgiving in the U.S. be without pie?
As we kick off our look at AM Gold: 1967, we begin with a discussion on the merits of Time-Life’s track selection for the series.
Win a copy of the critically acclaimed indie, “Bellflower.”
The Empire Shall Fall return with the first of a three-part EP release that challenges what you know about metalcore.
The funk tends to bring the fun, and Saturday night’s installment of San Francisco’s 10th annual Funk Festival lured the city’s dance party people out to help Afrolicious and the…
Thirteen versions of “Sweet Child O’ Mine?” Must be Thanksgiving!
Get Something Wild, and much, much more, as Criterion’s biannual Barnes & Noble sale ends today.