Bottom Feeders is on Cloud 9 this week with solo material from the Red Rocker, a Blondie and a Beatle.
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Dimmu Borgir releases a new album and gasp, it’s good. Plus epic metal from Atlantean Kodex and the soundtrack to your next renaissance fair in this week’s metal reviews.
The Popdose Staff had a guiding hand in shaping this week’s Mix Six — with some great suggestions of songs that have been re-recorded by the artists who created them.
The comedy group The State recorded two very funny albums once, but never got around to releasing them – At least it seems that way. In reality, it was only…
Contemporary Christian music that’s worth the time of the average music fan? Popdose investigates, and includes interviews with Phil Keaggy, Glenn Kaiser from Resurrection Band, Ric Alba from the Altar Boys and Beki Hemingway from This Train.
What do polar bears and Russian post-punk have in common? Rob Smith explores in his “Can’t Say No” column, at Popdose. Bonus: There’s a CD giveaway, too!
Get your acoustic swing on. Volume Four next week! Shawn Colvin – Polaroids Gavin Friday – King Of Trash Zachary Richard – One Kiss Judybats – Being Simple Fourth Estate…
“Lonely Avenue” is a collaboration between two of our favorite artists, Ben Folds and Nick Hornby. We have a free vinyl copy for one lucky reader.
We’re counting down our Top 50 favorite rhythm sections of all time! See who made the list as we look at numbers 35 through 21.
What happens when pop culture forces collide, and why do they almost always suck? Matt Wardlaw, Michael Parr, and Dave Lifton discuss it on the Popdose Podcast!
Ten more albums in our list of the 300 metal albums that will kick your ass, featuring Nuclear Assault, Immortal, Deicide, Motorhead and more.
You don’t come across many throwback love songs like this one, with a driving beat that beckons the open road and your hands pounding on the dashboard.
In 1968, the guitarist for an obscure group wrote a song that became a Top 30 hit. He went on to legendary success, but not as a songwriter.
What’s scarier than Tammy Faye Bakker in full “PTL Club” mode? Tammy Faye Bakker … and puppets! Way Out Wednesday returns with “Oops! There Comes a Smile”
This week Bottom Feeders goes all Red Square on your ass. And there’s something for the hippies too in the Rock End of the ’80s.
It’s a headbangers delight this week with reviews of the kick-ass new albums from Enslaved, October Tide, Swashbuckle, James LaBrie and more.
I’m sure there are plenty of places that people would love to hear Phil Collins go back to. Sitting behind Peter Gabriel in a reunited Genesis, maybe. Or back to…
With Ice Cube’s new album hitting stores today, we look back at the musical life and times of a hip-hop legend.
Nowadays, cover songs are dime a dozen and the novelty has worn off. But there are few gems out there, and Ted Asregadoo features them (plus the originals) in this week’s Mix Six.
Granny pop standards? Dixieland jazz? What was Eric thinking? Think what you will, but the results of Clapton’s latest solo album just might surprise you.
Think you know your cover art? Come test your knowledge in this week’s Cover Me with Michael Parr.
Sometimes an artist and her fans need to just, like, move on already. Here, the author’s daughter (and her BFF) explain why the Party In The USA is so yesterday.
What if the Beatles had never broken up…and their best solo tracks ended up on Fab Four albums?
Rob Smith ruminates on memories, old friends, and Dennis DeYoung’s “Desert Moon,” in the latest Death by Power Ballad column, only at Popdose.
Good morning and happy Sunday, faithful readers:I hope you’re sitting in front of the computer with a sleepy grin on your face and that first, satisfying mug of coffee in…
Forty years ago today, The Partridge Family hit the television airwaves. Join J.A. Bartlett for a look back at some of its best songs.
In 1962, Dionne Warwick began her historic collaboration with Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Two years later she had the first in a long string of Top Ten hits.
The combined talents of Robert Plant and Buddy Miller were bound to produce interesting results. Together they have made “Band of Joy” one the year’s best albums.
Justin Townes Earle has been on the wrong side of some undesirable headlines lately, but when it comes to his music he delivers the goods on his third album.
The 19th week brings us the start of the 7th letter of the alphabet. Just a few artists here, but some killer songs as we continue to look at the…
