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Meshuggah better watch their collective backs because a whole new breed of technical metal is out to get them. The latest djent worshipers to spring up is the UK’s Monuments with their Century Media debut, Gnosis. Labelmates Stealing Axion (R…

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10 Questions with…Corey Beaulieu of Trivium!

Jesse August 29, 2012

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While Trespass America might be winding down, many of the bands on the bill are gearing up for more tours and new albums once the the tour ends on August 28th. One of those bands with a new album in the works is Florida’s Trivium, whose untitl…

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The Viewfinder: Converge ”Aimless Arrow”

Jesse August 29, 2012

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It’s always a cause for celebration when Converge announce a new album and even more so with the year the Boston old school heavy scene is having (Guitarist Nate Newton’s Old Man Gloom returning, Caleb Scofield’s Zozobra due soon,…

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Spin Cycle: The Fades, Ragnarok

Jesse August 29, 2012

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We’ve been talking a lot about UK’s The Fades throughout 2012 and the payoff is finally here as their first proper album, Ragnarok, is finally released. Soon. It’s not out yet. But we’ve heard it, and it’s killer. Sound…

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Spin Cycle: Kiss, Destroyer [Resurrected]

Dennis August 28, 2012

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Do you remember the first full-length LP you ever bought? Mine was Kiss’ Destroyer, which I purchased in 1976 at the ripe old age of 10. I got it at the Post Exchange and then waited for my dad to come home from work so that I could listen to …

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Diggin’ In The Crates: Bobby ”Blue” Bland, Dreamer

May August 28, 2012

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Want to know where the original version of “Ain’t No Love In The Heart Of The City” came from? Check out our latest Diggin’ In The Crates column.

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bLISTerd: The 100 Best R&B Songs of the ’90s (#10-#1)

Blerd Staff August 27, 2012

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It’s finally here! The top ten R&B hits of the Nineties! There’s a Janet Jackson song in here!

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Metal Monday Volume 85 (8.27.12)

Jesse August 27, 2012

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With Meshuggah coming up short on their latest outing, a new breed has come to capture the throne. Two of those bands, Stealing Axion and Monuments (More on them later), happen to be labelmates residing on Century Media. If you like your metal long…

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The Singles Bar: The Jackson 5 ”If The Shoe Don’t Fit”

blerd August 27, 2012

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An exhaustive collection of Jackson 5 rarities is arriving soon, and “If The Shoe Don’t Fit” is the first taste. Have a listen!

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Spin Cycle: Ry Cooder, Election Special

Marc August 27, 2012

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Cooder takes on the conservative establishment with some of his most direct and pointed political work to date.

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Songs In The Key of Life 9: ”Another F.U. Song”

June. August 27, 2012

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June uses Reel Big Fish’s “Another F.U. Song” to vent his frustration about the shitty day he had.

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bLISTerd: The 100 Best R&B Songs of the ’90s (#20-#11)

Blerd Staff August 24, 2012

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We’re almost at the top! The penultimate post of the ’90s best R&B songs features classics from Shai, Mariah Carey and the chart-topping debut of D’Angelo!

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The Viewfinder: Alain Johannes ”Not Of This Earth”

Jesse August 24, 2012

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Alain Johannes deserves to be in the spotlight after stints in the background with QOTSA, Them Crooked Vultures, and Chris Cornell. His latest single, “Not Of This Earth” is likely to put him there permanently.

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Spin Cycle: Owl City, The Midsummer Station

Mike S. August 24, 2012

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Adam Young’s confidence is growing. Is his music suffering as a result?

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The Singles Bar: Muse ”Madness”

Cassandra August 24, 2012

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Muse have just released their first single off of “The 2nd Law” called “Madness.” Find out what we have to say.

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The Viewfinder: Mariah Carey, ”Triumphant (Featuring Rick Ross & Meek Mill)”

blerd August 23, 2012

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Mariah Carey’s new video, “Triumphant” features Rick Ross, Meek Mill, and a boxing ring. Give it a watch!

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bLISTerd: The 100 Best R&B Songs of the ’90s (#30-#21)

Blerd Staff August 23, 2012

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The 8th installment of the best R&B songs of the ’90s list features the breakout smashes for Jodeci, Boyz II Men, as well as a classic from R. Kelly.

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Spin Cycle: I Was Totally Destroying It Vexations

Jesse August 23, 2012

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After listening to The Dark Tower-inspired Vexations by Chapel Hill, North Carolina’s I Was Totally Destroying It , I really wished I had read the Stephen King novels so I could enjoy this album even more than I already do. Don’t worry, …

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Sweet Chin Muzak — What Baseball Should Do About The Steroid Issue

GG August 23, 2012

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I love discussing steroids. Growing up as a wrestling fan and now also following MMA closely, I feel like I’ve been aware of steroids for longer than most, including many sports writers today. The fact that writers were defending Ryan Braun in…

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The Singles Bar: Pussy Riot, ”Putin Lights up the Fires”

Gonzo August 23, 2012

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Still kicking ass from lockdown, here’s Pussy Riot’s new single “Putin Lights up the Fires.”

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bLISTerd: The 100 Best R&B Songs of the ’90s (#40-#31)

blerd August 22, 2012

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The top 40 of our R&B list is upon us! Groove to some classics by Lisa Stansfield, Bell Biv DeVoe, and have a double dose of En Vogue!

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Spin Cycle: Project 86, Wait For The Siren

Jesse August 22, 2012

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Project 86 returns with Wait For The Siren and it leaves Spin Cycle “waiting” for their next album!

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The Singles Bar: Bleu, ”It’s Not Over (Til it’s Over and Done)”

Drew August 22, 2012

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Two Popblerd favorites, Bleu and David Mead, team up for a wonky, catchy new track; check out “It’s Not Over (‘Til it’s Over and Done)”!

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Dave Rullo Presents: Aging Hip Replacement #52

Dave August 22, 2012

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The 52nd Aging Hip Replacement post (a whole year, kids!) finds Dave Rullo wondering who’ll be the voice of the next generation.

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Chamone! Bad 25 Gets A Track Listing

blerd August 22, 2012

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With less than a month remaining until the 25th anniversary special edition version of Michael Jackson’s Bad is released, the folks at Sony Legacy have finally unveiled a track listing for the 3 CD/1 DVD set. In addition to the 11-track origin…

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bLISTerd: The 100 Best R&B Songs of the ’90s (#50-#41)

Blerd Staff August 21, 2012

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We’ve officially hit the second half of our R&B list! This volume features hits by Erykah Badu, Maxwell and Hi-Five! Let’s play the kissing game! Or not…

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Spin Cycle: Joss Stone, The Soul Sessions, Vol. 2

blerd August 21, 2012

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A decade or so ago, Joss Stone was a novelty of sorts. A young British woman with a deep knowledge of classic soul, she debuted with an album of somewhat obscure ’60s and ’70s R&B covers, recorded with the assistance and blessing of…

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