This week's new releases (8/28)

Here's a look at some of this week's new releases:

Akon "Konvicted" - This guy should be catching more flak for his onstage antics...

Ben Harper "Lifeline" - More soulful rock...

As always, a list of the bands with animal-related names releasing albums this week:
Kottonmouth Kings
Mink
New Buffalo

Full moon

Appparently, Puddle of Mudd singer Wes Scantlin wasn't too happy with the crowd at Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre on Saturday, Aug. 25.

The singer, whose band was opening for Nickelback, chided the crowd after their first song to stand up. "I thought this was a rock show!"

After the second song didn't induce much action, the singer promptly turned around and dropped trou.

This week's new releases (8/21)

Here's a look at some of this week's new releases:

Galactic "From the Corner to the Block" - Jazz meets hip-hop - good stuff!

R. Kelly "Trapped in the Closet Chapters 13-22" - Why, oh why, did he even make more than one of these horrible "songs"?

Rilo Kiley "Under the Black Light" - Jenny Lewis back with her band...

As always, a list of the bands with animal-related names that are releasing albums this week:
Animal Collective
Bald Eagle
The Butterflies of Love
Caribou
The Golden Dogs
Horse the Band
Ladybirds
Minus the Bear
Ratt
Son Seals

Moore covers Rihanna

Check out this video of Mandy Moore covering Rihanna's "Umbrella" in her own Morisette-covers-Fergie style - though the video isn't as good.

This week's new releases (8/14)

Here's a look at some of this week's new releases:

Junior Senior "Hey Hey My My Yo Yo" - One hit wonders come back with double album.

Master P "Featuring..." - Who knew he was still making records?

Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds "Live at Radio City" - Another from the acoustic duo.

As always, a list of the bands with animal-related names that are releasing albums this week:
Kirk Whalum

Concert crazy

It's been a crazy last few weeks...

I had a photo pass for John Mayer - who impressed me with his guitar playing, and continues to make some of the funniest faces in music.

I had tickets and a photo pass for Sugarland and Kenny Chesney. Sugarland was great and should be headlining soon. Chesney knows how to put on a show. I wasn't that into his music, but he's definitely an entertainer.

Nickel Creek with Fiona Apple was another great show. I definitely want to check out more NC albums after it.

Projekt Revolution took place on a 100-plus degree day. My Chemical Romance puts on a helluva show, as well. Linkin Park was solid. Taking Back Sunday was heavy on energy and emotion.

JJ Grey impressed me with his Cajun blues... I'm still not very impressed with the Drive By Truckers, but the Allmans tore it up. Derek Trucks has to be the near the top of the list for best living guitar players. He's effortless and incredible to watch.

This week's new releases (8/7)

Sorry that this site hasn't been updated as often as I'd like...the new job has been crazy, but in a good way. I'll try to be better about posting more often.

Thanks for stopping by!

Now, here's a look at some of highlights of this week's new releases:

Buck-o-nine "Sustain" - It's the first album in years for the ska/punk outfit.

Constantine "Constantine" - Another "Idol" album hits the streets.

Grace Potter & The Nocturnals "This is Somewhere" - I saw them on tv this morning, could be worth checking out.

Public Enemy "How You Sell Soul to a Souless People Who Sold Their Soul???" - Another new album?

As always, a list of the bands with animal-related names releasing albums this week:
Kat Deluna
Rhinoceros
Spermbirds

This week's new releases (7/31)

Here's a look at some of this week's new releases:

Bob Marley & The Wailers "Roots, Rock, Remixed" - It's tough to mess with the classics, but these remixes were done tastefully.

Common "Finding Forever" - Guest spots on the album by Lilly Allen, D'Angelo and Kanye West.

Korn "Untitled" - At first listen, it sounds like they've abandoned the mainstream for something harder.

As always, a list of the bands with animal-related names releasing albums this week:
Animals
Bat for Lashes
Ratt
Wolves in the Throne Room