Time once more for Confessions of a Comics Shop Junkie, in which I attempt to point out, in often rambling fashion, various offerings of a sequential graphics-type nature that I…
Michael Parr
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The former Everything but the Girl vocalist tackles life as a forty-something on her new record, ”Love and Its Opposite,” Michael Parr has the review.
Scott Malchus
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Derrick Comedy is an online-based comedy troupe whose videos have been hits with YouTube for several years. This was one of my favorites, a clever turn on Dateline gotcha journalism. …
Jon Cummings
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The kids from Glee take their show off the air and onto the road. It’s not for the uninitiated — but for Gleeks it’s a pleasure they needn’t feel guilty about. Yet.
Matt Wardlaw
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Chickenfoot. When word of the band name of Sammy Hagar’s new “supergroup” leaked out, half the internet responded by saying “that’s the dumbest band name I’ve ever heard…..and just when…
Kathleen Warnock
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Playwright, editor and hardcore “Jetthead” Kathleen Warnock gives us an in-depth review of Todd Oldham’s new book chronicling the life and times of Joan Jett.
Ken Shane
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A case could be made that Exile on Main Street (Universal) is the greatest rock and roll album ever made. After all, it’s got everything, from the full-tilt boogie of…
Dw. Dunphy
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We’re lucky to have the Lost Dogs, and for any number of reasons. Comprised of Terry Scott Taylor, Michael Roe, Derri Daugherty and now Daugherty’s bandmate from the Choir, Steve…
Michael Parr
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Think you know your cover art? Come test your knowledge in this week’s Cover Me with Michael Parr.
Dw. Dunphy
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Omega is Greek for that which is last, and although it’s a thought I wouldn’t have considered five years ago, that might be the best fate for this recording and…
Dw. Dunphy
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To quote some of my Popdose colleagues, “It’s like a female-fronted Jayhawks.” Depending how you feel about the gender-flip of the statement, that might come off as a backhanded compliment…
Matt Wardlaw
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Back in the ’80s, I don’t think I could have given you the name of five songs by Triumph, and perhaps, not even one song by the Canadian rock trio…
Rob Smith
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Rob Smith explores regret, redemption and “closure” in the form of Night Ranger’s “Goodbye,” in this week’s Death by Power Ballad only at Popdose.com.
Jeff Giles
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Have you ever wondered what inspired the images on your favorite album covers? With Uncovered, we discuss the stories behind the artwork with the people who made them. This week,…
Bob Cashill
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Is ”I didn’t mind it too much” sufficient criticism of a $200 million dollar behemoth? Probably not for the front office, which demand that we be a little more forthcoming…
Scott Malchus
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Scott Malchus and Ted Asregadoo discuss the end of Lost and offer up a unique music mix featuring the music of Peter Gabriel and Michael Giacchino.
Matthew Boles
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There was no question as to which artist I wanted to feature this week in Bootleg City — one of my all-time favorites, Ronnie James Dio, who died of stomach…
Molly Marinik
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Billy Crudup and David Greenspan in The Metal Children, at the Vineyard Theatre (photo by Carol Rosegg). BOTTOM LINE: A new play by a provocative playwright with a fantastic cast….
Ken Shane
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It was 1969. One warm summer night I found myself parked on a quiet street not far from my Atlantic City home. The girl’s name was Dorothy. We could never…
Kelly Stitzel
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It’s a tale as old as the hills: Leader of a gang of road pirates has the hots for the Girl Next Door, but she loves the Nice Guy. Road…
Kelly Stitzel
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This week’s mix is one that I’ve been listening to a lot lately when getting ready to go out for a night of fun (and usually dancing). Hope it gets…
Jason Hare
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Join Jeff Giles, Jason Hare and Dave Lifton for a fantastic discussion about Drooling Fanaticism with special guest Steve Almond, author of the book Rock and Roll Will Save Your Life. It’s all in Episode 9 of the Popdose Podcast!
Scott Malchus
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Long ago, I foolishly accepted the idea that horror, sci-fi and fantasy films, book and television series did not have emotional resonance of more serious dramas because of the fantastical…
Dw. Dunphy
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I was told I wouldn’t have the stones to admit it out loud. “You write for a pop culture website,” said they, “and profess your love of rock. This is…
Jeff Johnson
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In this week’s Revival House, Jeff Johnson throws a 30th birthday party for The Empire Strikes Back.
Matt Wardlaw
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For this week’s Ticket Stub, Matt Wardlaw looks back on a face-melting Dio gig from the summer of 1984.
Ken Shane
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Garnett Mimms and the Enchanters had a massive hit in 1963 with “Cry Baby,” but it’s a less well known 1964 b-side by the group that has stuck in Ken Shane’s memory.
Robert Cass
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In 1987 Cannon Films, the studio that became (in)famous for churning out low-budget genre fare like The Delta Force and Breakin’ 2: Electric Boogaloo, couldn’t convince audiences that the Sylvester…
Kelly Stitzel
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I’m sure it is a little bittersweet when your band has its highest debut ever –#3 to be exact — on the Billboard 200 album chart with its new, critically-acclaimed…
Robin Monica Alexander
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Why are Jews so freakin’ awesome? Robin Monica Alexander investigates in her latest Random Play.