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We Saw It!: The Dukes of September At Citi Center: Boston, MA 8/9/12

blerd August 10, 2012

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Michael McDonald, Donald Fagen and Boz Scaggs joined forces to put together a fantastic show in Boston. What did you miss?

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The Singles Bar: Anita Baker, ”Lately”

blerd August 9, 2012

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Soul siren Anita Baker returns after a seven year absence, with a new album called “Only Everything” and a cover of Tyrese’s “Lately.”

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The Viewfinder: My Morning Jacket, ”Outta My System”

blerd August 9, 2012

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My Morning Jacket has just released a trippy new video–with assistance from goofball Zach Galifianakis. Get a visual contact high with “Outta My System.”

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Spin Cycle: Nas, Life Is Good

blerd August 9, 2012

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Nas dazzles on his 10th studio album, “Life Is Good,” proving that at the age of 38, he still has a whole lot to say.

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The Singles Bar: Mariah Carey, ”Triumphant (Get Em)”

blerd August 8, 2012

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Mariah Carey’s latest single features Rick Ross and Meek Mill…almost at the expense of Mariah herself.

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Roundball Soundoff — Ranking Team USA Basketball Since The ”Dream Team”

GG August 8, 2012

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Internet: Did you hear Kobe Bryant say that Team USA can beat the Dream Team? He’s an idiot! They could never win! Me: What did you expect him to say? That they would lose? Yep, that would be a great way to market Olympic basketball this summe…

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Discography Fever: The Replacements

Blerd Staff August 8, 2012

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Many of us here at Popblerd are big fans of Prince. Undeniably, the Purple One reigns as the most recognizable Minneapolis musician of the 1980s. Yet while Prince, Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis, and the rest of the paisley parade developed what became know…

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The Singles Bar: Bob Mould ”The Descent”

Jesse August 7, 2012

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Between writing books and just being awesome, Bob Mould found some time to sit down and write some new songs with the result being the upcoming Silver Age album due in September. “The Descent” is the first taste!

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Spin Cycle: Passion Pit, Gossamer

Cassandra August 7, 2012

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Passion Pit successfully avoids the sophomore jinx with their new album, “Gossamer.” Check out our review!

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Popblerd’s New Release Report 8/7/12: Now This Is What I Call Boring

blerd August 7, 2012

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The 43rd edition of the “Now That’s What I Call Music” series, featuring the smash hit “Call Me Maybe” by Carly Rae Jepsen, is today’s key new release.

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The Singles Bar: Aaliyah feat. Drake, ”Enough Said”

blerd August 6, 2012

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It’s been eleven years since Aaliyah passed away. Why are we hearing new music from her now? Well, because current “it” rapper/singer Drake (last seen proclaiming himself the first successful singer/rapper, as if The Miseducation …

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Metal Monday Volume 82 (8.6.12)

Jesse August 6, 2012

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In This Moment’s fourth outing, Blood, is the one that’s finally going to set these L.A. metallers apart from the pack–check out our thoughts on their latest album!

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We Saw It!: Dr. John and the Lower 911 at the Flood City Music Festival

Gonzo August 6, 2012

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Back in the spotlight thanks to a new album produced by The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach, we caught Dr. John and the Lower 911’s performance at the Flood City Music Festival in Johnstown, PA.

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Songs In The Key Of Life 6: ”Exhale (Shoop Shoop)”

June. August 6, 2012

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I searched my catalog for the perfect song but couldn’t find one with the content I needed. Every song of interest had the theme but the lyrics just weren’t quite right; that’s until I listened to this particular one. Within less t…

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Vans Warped Tour 2012 Report: Rise to Remain

bostonregina August 4, 2012

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Popblerd talks to Rise to Remain’s lead singer Austin Dickinson about the band, their experience on Vans Warped Tour, and what’s next for them in the US.

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The Viewfinder: Hacktivist, ”Unlike Us”

Jesse August 4, 2012

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UK’s Hacktivist combine djent metal and rap really, really well as showcased on their latest single “Unlike Us.” Check out the video!

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The Singles Bar: The Wallflowers, ”Reboot The Mission”

blerd August 2, 2012

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After a five-year hiatus, The Wallflowers are back with a new single, “Reboot The Mission.” Will the folks that loved “One Headlight” come back all these years later?

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Who (Actually, What) The Hell Is…The Tom & Suzie Show?

blerd August 2, 2012

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A brand new entertainment, pop culture podcast is making the rounds. Check out the “Tom & Suzie Show.”

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The Viewfinder: John Mayer, ”Queen Of California”

blerd August 2, 2012

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John Mayer’s made a laid-back video for the equally laid-back track, “Queen Of California.”

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The Singles Bar: Under The Covers

KBOX August 1, 2012

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Cover and be covered! Lana Del Rey finds herself on both ends of the spectrum in the latest “Singles Bar” column.

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Dave Rullo Presents: Aging Hip Replacement #50 (That’s a milestone isn’t it!)

Dave August 1, 2012

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I’ve been thinking a lot about mortality for a number of reasons. I don’t like thinking about mortality, I don’t like thinking, knowing really, that at some point I’m going to die. It’s all part of a bigger picture that may or may not bec…

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Five Questions With…Maximo Park!

bostonregina August 1, 2012

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Paul Smith is a gentleman and a good sport; he talked with Popblerd about producers, choreography, and what US fans can expect when Maximo hits the East Coast this Fall for their first tour Stateside in five years.

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Popblerd’s New Release Report 7/31/12: Who’s The Bawse?

blerd July 31, 2012

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Rick Ross is this week’s heavy hitter, but there are also future hit albums out today from country band Gloriana and the late Whitney Houston, in the form of the “Sparkle” soundtrack.

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Metal Monday Volume 81 (7.30.12)

Jesse July 30, 2012

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Testament’s long awaited tenth studio album, Dark Roots Of Earth, is a throwback yet a step forward. It’s not as in-your-face as The Formation of Damnation or The Gathering but just as potent. In the natural progression of Testament al…

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Suit Up! CBS Plans the ”Mother” of All TV Soundtracks

Mike D. July 30, 2012

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The legendary CBS sitcom gets its own soundtrack album ahead of what may be its final year.

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Vans Warped Tour 2012 Report: Polar Bear Club

bostonregina July 30, 2012

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Popblerd was able to snag a handful of minutes with singer Jimmy Stadt from Polar Bear Club at Vans Warped Tour 2012 in Mansfield, Mass.

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Popblerd’s New Release Report 7/24/2012: Slipknot Ties It Up

blerd July 24, 2012

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It’s the best of J. Lo!! She’s got a new greatest hits album out today…find out what else is on the release schedule by reading our New Release Report!

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Metal Monday Volume 80 (7.23.12)

Jesse July 23, 2012

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One thing Nachtmystium’s latest offering Silencing Machine is not, and that’s Black Meddle pt. 3. Sure, there are still elements of the last two records in here (“The Lepers Of Destitution”, “Borrowed Hope And Broken …

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