It’s no shock that as each decade passes, a new musical genre takes over and dominates the music scene. Genres change, and so do audiences. One has to wonder what would happen if a group was bold enough to bring a past genre back. Is that taboo? Defintely not. Super 400 has the bravery and … Continue reading
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To all noteworthy Chicagoans:
Think you’re good enough to hold your own on the American Idol stage? For the second time in Idol history, the four judges and Ryan Seacrest will be searching the city of Chicago for the next possible American Idol. Auditions will be held at the United Center from June 20th to June 22nd. In addition … Continue reading
What?!
Oh dear god. Do you think anyone told her that water and electricity don’t mix? I told you she was crazy… Continue reading
Attack! Attack!
Some bands just have…”it.” Attack! Attack!, a pop/punk rock group from Wales, UK, most certainly possesses the it factor that so many groups strive for. Their fun sound reminds me of Fallout Boy or Panic! At the Disco but with a bit of a tweak. The difference? Attack! Attack! is better. Attack! Attack! has a … Continue reading
Do the Helen Keller? Grow up.
I am all for free speech…but that doesn’t mean respect needs to fly out of the window in order for some artist to practice his first amendment right. In 3Oh!3’s new song, “Don’t Trust Me,” the following lyrics are uttered from their desperate, fame seeking lips: Shush girl, shut your lips. Do the Helen Keller … Continue reading
Ken Block “Drift”
Summer is a time for new music. It fills itself with countless concerts, poolside boom boxes and humming cars impatiently waiting for a green light. One CD that should be present in your car or swim bag is Ken Block’s “Drift.” “Drift” is Ken Block’s first solo album and was released last December. However, as … Continue reading
American Idol Finale
Winner: Kris Allen Group song with top 13: So What? (I’m Still a Rockstar). Ooo yikes. No good. Pink should stick to that song. David Cook: Permanent. How surreal it must be to sing at the finale. A year ago he was probably a nervous wreck. Now, he’s a platinum artist. No big deal. Norman … Continue reading
Final 2 Perform: “Battle of the Acoustic Rocker and the Glam Rocker”
VERSUS Adam Lambert and Kris Allen. For once in my life, I’m not really sure who will win this competition. Sure, Adam is predicted to be the favorite, but is he going to be able to hold … Continue reading
Sneak Peek: Lakisha Jones’ “So Glad I’m Me”
Wahhh! I have been lucky enough to get my hands on a CD that hasn’t even been released yet! Don’t worry, though. So Glad I’m Me comes out this Tuesday, May 19th, so you don’t have to wait too long. (A bit of info in case you aren’t as idol-crazed as I am: Lakisha Jones … Continue reading
We’ll Miss You, Danny
Aside from learning that I am a total sap (yes, I bawled my eyes out during this elimination; judge me), I realized that American Idol does much, much more than create musical superstars. An idol can be given free cheese dip for life at his favorite restaurant (Kris) or wear snakeskin shoes and not be … Continue reading
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