Yeah, I know we’re all supposed to hate this song by now. But put your pure pop cynicism away long enough to watch Carly Rae Jepsen add her own jam…
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Jeff Giles is the founder and editor-in-chief of Popdose and Dadnabbit, as well as an entertainment writer whose work can be seen at Rotten Tomatoes and a number of other sites. Hey, why not follow him at Twitter while you're at it?
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All I can tell you is that I watched this entire thing with a big, stupid grin on my face, and I’d really like to see the movie right now. Also: Q*bert sighting!
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An audiovisual morsel from the band’s new album Handwritten, due in July: [youtube id=”oST77VRHXt0″ width=”600″ height=”350″]
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Are Children of the Night really “the best thing out of Queens, New York, since A Tribe Called Quest,” as MTV suggests? I don’t know, but I love any press…
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A chat with one of the year’s most exciting new artists
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Courtesy of the good folks at Three D Radio, here’s a sneak peek at the opening track from Steve Poltz‘s terrific new record, Noineen Noiny Noin. If you like this,…
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Lee Feldman is a brilliant songwriter and a fun interview, and he has a new album — the wonderful (and wonderfully titled)Â Album No. 4: Trying to Put the Things Together…
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I’ve dug Spirit Family Reunion since I wrote them up for Paste last year, and I’ve been patiently waiting for the band to release a new full-length effort that I…
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Sometimes a finger-snapping kissoff song disguised as a bubbly anthem to sunshiny love is exactly what you need to hear. If that’s what you’re jonesing for right now, good news:…
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Wondering why everyone’s talking about the new Mynabirds record lately? Well, wonder no more: the band has debuted the official video for its new single (and the title track to…
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Chiming guitars, handclaps, and a hummable melody: Not a bad introduction to Willie DE, who’s prepping a full-length release for the fall. Keep an ear out for more. [youtube id=”yDsC4dcZiWg”…
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Bill Lloyd‘s latest album, Boy King of Tokyo, is one of my favorite power pop records from the last decade, but I’ve neglected to cover it here because I’m forgetful…
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The best song you’ll hear about the Melungeon people of Appalachia all day. “Little Carmel” comes from the Ready Stance‘s latest album Damndest, which arrives in physical formats June 1…
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The guitar legend talks about his new album, Elemental Journey, as well as his approaches to playing, songwriting, and maintaining dual careers.
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Oh, those crazy kids in Fitz and the Tantrums. They’re in the studio with Tony Hoffer, working on their next record, but that isn’t enough for them — they’re also…
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Zeleny’s a virtuoso percussionist who’s calling this “the ultimate drum solo.” What do you think? [youtube id=”3Dc_ygtqKcc” width=”600″ height=”350″]
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The band’s bio says “PUJOL formed in 2009 as a last ditch effort to appease the Sarlacc Pit of Life with adeptly crafted songs based firmly in meaningful lyrical content.”…
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If you’re feeling blue about the lack of a good old-fashioned Duran Duran single to get you through the summer, the guys in the Aston Shuffle have your back. Dig…
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Aerosmith’s new single isn’t awful, but their new album cover is. We’ll pay you to make a better one.
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A laid-back groove with some fine flow for your Thursday. This is my first experience with Oddience, but they describe themselves as “a L.A based music collective that has been…
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The official clip for one of my favorite cuts from Wrecking Ball. Check it out here: [youtube id=”qPmIIXXv0d8″ width=”600″ height=”350″]
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Those of you who follow me on Twitter are probably sick and tired of me talking about how great MyNameIsJohnMichael are, but hey, too damn bad — as I argued…
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It’s like a SnorgTees ad, except it moves. Which is more oddly hypnotic than you might think. Actually, the more I watch this, the more I think it might deserve…
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Dying to hear the new jam from Edward and his zeros which stick to certain types of metal? NPR’s got your back, brother. The new album, Here, doesn’t reach stores…
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The moment you’ve been waiting for is here. Well, technically it won’t be here until 2013, and we’re probably going to get like six trailers between now and then, and…
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Back from a three-week jaunt in New Zealand, Oak & Gorski have returned with the video for their latest single, “Find Me Soon.” Check it out below, and get your…
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It’s taken him a couple of decades to get his act together, but Joe Walsh is finally ready to release his next solo record, Analog Man, early next month. Get…
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What, you haven’t purchased the Carolina Chocolate Drops’ new album Leaving Eden yet? What’s wrong with you? Maybe you’ve just been waiting for the band to release a single with…
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The new Young Hines record is titled Give Me My Change, but Young’s latest single isn’t looking for a few nickels and dimes — it wants to rock 100 percent…
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Your butt — is it moving? No? Well, Antibalas are here to change that with “Sare Kon Kon,” a brand new track from their self-titled Daptone debut, due August 7….