I became a Monkees fan at age 11 after binge-watching their hit TV show on Nick-at-Nite’s Block Party Summer. Its run lasted all of two weeks, but after that I…
Insane Clown Posse’s Literary Classics Reconsidered As anybody down with the clowns knows, Violent J and Shaggy 2 Dope are adherents to the controversial theory that William Shakespeare did not…
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LOVE IT. Grooves, warmth, melody, seductive vocals – this second album from Brooklyn’s Flutronix, the flute-wielding duo of Nathalie Joachim and Allison Loggins-Hull is a home run. Produced by Flutronix…
On Tuesday, Vulture published a lengthy essay by pop critic Jody Rosen called, ”In Defense of Schlock Music: Why Journey, Billy Joel, and Lionel Richie Are Better Than You Think.”…
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The famed pop star Debbie Gibson takes a seat as judge on ABC’s “Sing Your Face Off” and Popdose.com caught up with her to find out about it.
Acoustic guitars and haunting harmonies: A simple formula used effectively in 5j Barrow’s new single, “Big Rooms, Bright Lights.”
Critical objectivity can be difficult to sustain. As members of the family, we have an implicit contract with our readers to consider each work on its own merits, without undue…
Author/food writer/blogger/critic/”Calvin & Hobbes” aficionado (and former music industry insider) Nevin Martell delivers what I think is his finest book to date – a loving and laughable look at life…
Brian’s reaction to Kate’s great news about a summer internship has him wondering who he really wants to be with. He turns to the one person he trusts with his innermost feelings: his best friend, Eric.
For so many, R.E.M. was one of the most important bands to come along since The Beatles; they helped redefine and reshape the musical landscape, starting in the early ’80’s…
There’s been a lot of chatter around the Popdose water cooler about the new Coldplay record, Ghost Stories. Suckfest? Giant whiny suckfest? I personally like the record, I don’t love…
Allison makes her way back to Sears to finish her work shift. Along the way, she tries on some shades, hears the new Echo & the Bunnymen, and gets hit on my an older guy.
Name the London hotspot where you’ll find Alice Cooper, Bauhaus alumni (Daniel Ash, David J and Peter Murphy), Suzi Quatro, Taylor Dayne and ABC? Welcome to the wild and eclectic,…
Introducing “Dunphy Knows It All” wherein Dw Dunphy solves all the problems you never knew you had.
Dramatic, almost theatrical and yet musically broad with a tremendous production – this is Diamonds, the debut full-length album from Johnnyswim, a husband-and-wife duo. The vocals of Amanda Sudano-Ramirez range…
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That Awkward Moment wastes any goodwill it builds with its audience the scene after writer/director Tom Gormican decided to kill the father of one of the main characters.
Popdose is streaming the first EP from new country artist, Joshua O’Keefe. Check it out!
When word leaked that 2014 would see an expanded edition of Kohuept, many Billy Joel fans were left scratching their heads. Originally released in 1987 to commemorate a series of…
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She watched him as his taillights disappeared around the bend The road goes on forever, and the party never ends — Robert Earl Keen We chose those lines as the…
Popdose presents “Legendary,” a serial novel with art and music. Chapter 3: 1987. Kate just received an important internship for the summer. Does Brian care?
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La La Lush serve up a soaring pop anthem to cure your workday blues.
First published on the tenth anniversary of Douglas Adams’ passing, The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy series of mixtapes was one of the original prototypes for our current Conceptual Theater series….