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He’s going it on his own again and it sounds great. Tomorrow, after a decade-plus at the helm of the thought-rock ensemble/b(r)and Skeletons, Matt Mehlan will strike out on his…
Some people get crankier when they get older. They drift off and sit in front of whatever TV shows best reinforce their stereotypes and validate their disdain. But unlike decreasing…
I cannot stop listening to The Painted Bird / Amidst, a carefully self-released affair that is, without question, the most riveting and enveloping record I’ve reviewed in months. How’s that…
Ork Records: New York, New York is the vital compilation of all the output from the legendary New York City label of the late 1970’s. Earlier this year, for Record Store…
In the vein of other iconic voices (both literal and lyrical) from the past few years, including Taylor Swift and Christina Perri comes New York’s Alice Sungurov, a 15-year-old who’s…
Five albums into his solo career and English-born, New York-bred Edward Rogers delivers a grand slam of a release with this offering, Kaye. Dedicated to the late, great Kevin Ayers…
A name I hadn’t heard before, but was impressed by on first listen. Warm and melodic, this New York based songwriter offers up his (I believe) second full length album. …
Upbeat piano-pop by native New Yorker Ryan Hobler is my nod for “Single Of The Week” – catchy, well-crafted. Airy and light with that early ’70’s Harry Nilsson/Gilbert O’Sullivan pop-ness…
Two pairs of tickets are up for grabs to see SpaceGhostPurrp in NYC.
A new PBS music program promises no Celtic nothing…but gives you Train instead. Who has failed?
What might the recent legal win for property rights mean for comic book creators?
Popdose’s year-end wrapup continues with Dw. Dunphy’s favorites from 2011.
I’ve had Live at Shea Stadium for a couple of weeks now, and I’ve spent them alternating between watching 30-minute chunks of the film and struggling with what to say…
Liza Minnelli has a new CD, titled Confessions. There’s a lot to confess regarding her film and TV career–and cause for celebration, too.
BOTTOM LINE: An incredible dance show, unlike anything you’ve seen before. The Groovaloos are a dance company from LA. They’re hip-hop dancers with diverse backgrounds who came together a while…
Bob Cashill has just gotten back from Taking in a screening of Ang Lee’s latest. Does he wish he could give it back? Read this week’s No Concessions to find out.
New Yorkers arenÁ¢€â„¢t a sentimental bunch. But there are some things weÁ¢€â„¢re fiercely protective of. One of those is the 1974 crime drama The Taking of Pelham One Two Three….
They may only have an album and a Christmas EP behind them, but Glasgow’s Glasvegas are already performing like a big-time rock band. Grabbing the attention of the US late…
“Everyone is guilty,” Akron/Family sang at their second gig at Union Pool, but if their performance was any indication, that fact isn’t getting to them. The bi-city band, based in…
(Editor’s Note: Since Popdose’s earliest days, we’ve been blessed with some of the smartest and most music-savvy readers on the Web — and so, when we unexpectedly made the acquaintance…
The first time I heard A Love Supreme, I was on a train coming back from MacArthur Airport in Islip, Long Island. I was in my senior year of college…
Cover bands and karaoke hustlers, I am sorry. I have been far too rude to you for far too long. Accept my penance.
Hola Amigos! I know it’s been a while since I last rapped at you, but with being a new dad and all, I’ve been busier than a one-armed bass player….