1. Leona Lewis, “Bleeding Love” (J) Honestly, I’m torn. On the one hand, I honestly believe there’s an art to crafting a heartfelt, yet "/>

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A Songwriter’s Story: Jon McLaughlin on “Promising Promises”

A Songwriter’s Story: Jon McLaughlin on “Promising Promises”

Jon McLaughlin May 21, 2012 0

Jon McLaughlin describes the songwriting process behind his new album "Promising Promises."

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New Video: Jon McLaughlin featuring Sara Bareilles, “Summer Is Over”

New Video: Jon McLaughlin featuring Sara Bareilles, “Summer Is Over”

Jeff Giles April 3, 2012 0

Sadly, it arrives too late for an emotional montage in a very special episode of One Tree Hill — and before summer, which is weird, but hey, poetic license — but that won’t stop

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Rob Smith Can’t Say No: Holly Conlan, “Fascinator”

Rob Smith January 17, 2011 0

Rob Smith Can't Say No, nor can he remember how he obtained Holly Conlan's most recent record, but he's glad he did.

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How Bad Can It Be?: Michael Bublé, “Crazy Love”

Jack Feerick November 13, 2009 25

Michael Bublé's music might sound like a boring mishmash of adult contemporary tropes, but it's just a front -- he has a dark secret, and Jack Feerick knows what it is

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L.A.-Area Benefit Alert: Kelly Buchanan

Rob Smith July 29, 2009 4

Last September, the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP) held a benefit in New York City for Kelly Buchanan, an independent singer/songwriter who suffered a traumatic brain injury and has been unable

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Unsolicited Career Advice for… Jandek

Rob Smith May 4, 2009 4

To know the unknowable is one of the great pursuits of sentient beings everywhere.  Has been for as long as there’s been sentient beings.  But to truly know the unknowable (or at least be

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Billboarding: 4/21/08

Jeff Giles April 21, 2008 13

… In which we take a twice-monthly look at the top ten of one of Billboard magazine’s many singles charts. This week: the Hot 100!

1. Leona Lewis,

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