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Discourse & Dischord

posted: February 4, 2011

The Good Fred Armisen and Carrie Brownstein beat up Sarah McLachlan We already told you to check out Portlandia, but this time we really mean it. IFC has released a teaser for next week’s episode,…
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Sound And Vision: Should They Stay Or Should They Go? The Overexposure of Pop's Biggest Stars

posted: January 28, 2011

Last year, Avril Lavigne posted an online message to her fans explaining the lengthy break between her last album, 2007’s The Best Damn Thing, and her upcoming Goodbye Lullabye (due March 8 on RCA Records):…
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New Year, New Music: What to Expect From Dre, Kanye, Minaj, Hudson, Drake, Rowland and J. Cole

posted: December 30, 2010

As 2010 draws to a close, the new year is looking ripe for new music. While we can expect big things from Kanye West’s My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy and hip hop’s newest it girl…
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The EP Effect: Ke$ha, Taylor Swift and Adam Lambert Mine Platinum In Under 10 Songs

posted: December 8, 2010

They don’t make albums like they used to. These days, acts like Lady Gaga, Michael Bublé and  the cast of Glee are keeping it short and cheap with the EP” an “extended play” release that…
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Noms and Snubs: 2011 Grammy Awards

posted: December 3, 2010

This year was a curious one in GRAMMY world, with some heavy hitters being shut out and some less popular acts finally getting a chance to shine. The ‘Record of the Year’ category is dominated…
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The Death of the 'Greatest Hits' Album

posted: December 2, 2010

How do you keep the music playing when you’re between new releases? What to do to fulfill that pesky final commitment of a multi-album recording contract with a label you’re no longer thrilled to call…
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