American Idol becomes Bandstand
Ken Tucker at Entertainment Weekly thinks with the recent departure of Ellen, the firing of Kara Dioguardi and Simon Cowell retiring, American Idol should throw in the towel. I actually think the show should...
Monthly Archive: July 2010
New Lead Singer, New Band?
This summer a couple of 1990s bands are touring without their original late lead singers. For example, Sublime is touring without the late Bradley Nowell and has been replaced by Rome Ramirez. Alice in...
Are You Still Alright?
Thirty years ago this week, the film Caddyshack hit theaters. While its box office take was quite modest, it almost instantly became a classic. Additionally, it’s use of Kenny Loggins’ song “I’m Alright,” which...
Guess What? Billboard 70 Years Old
Back on July 27, 1940 the first issue of Billboard was released. Can you guess what was at #1? “I’ll Never Smile Again” by Tommy Dorsey graced the top of the charts 70 years...
USB Dog Tag
Aderra PushOvr technology enables bands to send music directly to a USB device for live streaming. The band Killola used the device to produce the world’s first ever Live performance streamed to inside an...
Foo Fighters Alive
I recently saw the Foo Fighters perform on Austin City Limits and I realized how historic the band truly has become. From the ashes of Nirvana has come one of the strongest rock bands...
Band of Horses – Laredo
If you’re not listening to Band of Horses you are missing out. The band recently released a new album titled “Infinite Arms”. They’ll be playing a show at the House of Blues in association...
Used iTunes
The other day I went into a used record store and I haven’t been in one in over a year. I always go over to the bargain bin to find a used CD. As...
