Bubble Gum Orchestra’s Michael Laine Hildebrandt recounts the power pop and rock albums that inspired him.
0
11
Popdose Staff
11 Min Read
And just like that, the first chapter of AM Gold in the 1970s is over.
0
6
Denny Angelle/George Kovacik/Lily Angelle
6 Min Read
We first saw Chris Masterson in the late 1980s at a place called Blythe Spirits in Houston. His dad would bring him and his guitar to open mic night on…
0
1
Edgar Breau
1 Min Read
Patches of Blue was recorded at Pine Street Studios, here in Hamilton, ON with producer Mike Birthelmer. Mike cut his teeth as an engineer at Grant Ave. Studios, during the…
0
1
Scott Malchus
1 Min Read
Winter is coming. Until then, check out “Game of Thrones:The Complete First Season” on Blu-ray.
0
1
Dave Lifton
1 Min Read
A couple of years ago I had an idea for a regular column here. It started as an attempt to figure out why so many critically acclaimed bands did nothing…
0
2
Andy Hermann
2 Min Read
Every band has one: the story of a completely disastrous train wreck of a show. And how the band chooses to handle such a catastro-gig can reveal a lot about…
0
3
Denny Angelle/George Kovacik/Lily Angelle
3 Min Read
Austin’s SXSW festival has earned its unruly reputation for the five-day bacchanal of live music that ends this spring event each year. Many people who’ve come to town in past…
0
1
Popdose Staff
1 Min Read
In honor of Lewis Black’s new comedy special, enter to win one of six prizes!
0
2
Jack Feerick
2 Min Read
For almost 80 years, Kirkus Reviews has served as the industry bible for bookstore buyers, librarians, and ordinary readers alike. Now Popdose joins the Kirkus Book Bloggers Network to dish…
0
10
Dave Steed
10 Min Read
There’s boy bands and some dude named Brandon but stop in for my interview with Jim Macpherson from the Breeders.
0
1
D.X. Ferris
1 Min Read
Welcome to Suburban Metal Dad, Popdose’s new webcomic. It runs every Monday and Friday. Each edition of SMD features Sort-Of Soundtrack, an optional metal song that plays in a new…
0
1
Popdose Staff
1 Min Read
In case you missed last night’s show, here are the Shins performing “Simple Song” and “It’s Only Life” on Saturday Night Live March 10:
0
4
Denny Angelle/George Kovacik/Lily Angelle
4 Min Read
We kick off our coverage of SXSW 2012 right here. Join us!
0
3
Denny Angelle/George Kovacik/Lily Angelle
3 Min Read
Just in time for spring break, the TV is telling us to ”spring forward” our clocks this weekend. Great — as if we needed another thing to keep us from…
0
3
0
8
Jeff Giles
8 Min Read
Some personal reflection and words of praise for the Boss’s latest album.
0
1
Leslie Liberatore
1 Min Read
In honor of SXSW, tonight’s date song comes from an Austin native & festival staple. Get down.
0
2
Mike Heyliger
2 Min Read
Midnight Star wants you to be their freak-a-zoid. Or they want you to join their cult. Either way, check out the latest Jheri Curl Fridays column!
0
3
Chris Holmes
3 Min Read
Chris Holmes takes a fond look back at the self-titled fourth LP from King’s X, released this week in 1992.
0
1
D.X. Ferris
1 Min Read
Welcome to Suburban Metal Dad, Popdose’s new webcomic. It runs every Monday and Friday. Each edition of SMD features Sort-Of Soundtrack, an optional metal song that plays in a new…
0
3
Michael Sarko
3 Min Read
I may step on some critics’ toes for this statement, but I believe film will always be at least a little more respectable than television. It’s not because film attracts…
0
1
0
5
Dw. Dunphy
5 Min Read
A new PBS music program promises no Celtic nothing…but gives you Train instead. Who has failed?
0
1
Dave Lifton
1 Min Read
Popdose’s Dave Lifton, no stranger to juvenile humor, was subjected to the horrors of Live At Amway Arena by Rappy McRapperson.
0
2
Jack Feerick
2 Min Read
Is there something inherently amusing about trousers? They seem to be the go-to item of clothing for comedians in search of a title for their memoirs. Tina Fey’s Bossypants, for…
0
2
Matthew Bolin
2 Min Read
Episode 3 focuses on MTV: the role of politics in its history and programming, and the politically motivated artists who’ve been a part of it.
0
6
0
5
0
1
Ken Shane
1 Min Read
In the wake of Robbie McIntosh’s death the previous year, AWB had a tough time making their third album. Fortunately they persevered and completed Cut the Cake.