Category Archives: Music
Yo Gabba Gabba Music is Awesome CD
Yo Gabba Gabba: Music Is Awesome collects most of the songs associated with the creative Nick Jr. kid show Yo Gabba Gabba. These songs are intended to evoke both ’70s bubblegum pop and modern indie rock with a bit of hip-hop and new wave thrown in. Sung by a cast of costumed creatures and theirContinue reading “Yo Gabba Gabba Music is Awesome CD”
Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Release a New Two-Disc Greatest Hits Collection
Strategically timed with the upcoming movie about her early career The Runaways, Joan Jett and the Blackhearts released a two-disc “Greatest Hits” collection on March 9th, 2010. This one-stop compilation of Joan’s greatest hits includes “Cherry Bomb,” “Bad Reputation,” “I Hate Myself for Loving You,” “Crimson and Clover,” and the Rock N’ Roll anthem, “IContinue reading “Joan Jett and the Blackhearts Release a New Two-Disc Greatest Hits Collection”
American Idol Names Its Season 9 Top 12
Tonight the 4 American Idol contestants that were voted off were Todrick Hall, Lilly Scott, Alex Lambert and Katelyn Epperly. The six men and six women who’ll be tackling the Rolling Stones songbook next Tuesday night will be: Crystal Bowersox, Siobhan Magnus, Didi Benami, Lee Dewyze, Michael Lynche, Casey James, Andrew Garcia, Lacey Brown, Tim Urban,Continue reading “American Idol Names Its Season 9 Top 12”
Conan O’Brien Coming To A Town Near You
Without a TV show to do every night, Conan O’Brien is taking his act on the road. The former “Tonight Show” host announced a 30-city theater tour today. Sidekick Andy Richter and the former “Tonight Show” band will join O’Brien for what he calls “a night of music, comedy, hugging and the occasional awkward silence.” TheContinue reading “Conan O’Brien Coming To A Town Near You”
American Idol Top 12 Week Will Feature The Music of the Rolling Stones
American Idol’s Top 12 contestants will perform the music of the Rolling Stones next week. During an ad break at the top 8 guys performance show, Ryan Seacrest taped a radio promotion in which he mentioned that the first week for the 12 Idol finalists will feature songs by the iconic British rock group.
Rock Band 3 Due Out Before Christmas 2010
Rock Band 3 will be out in time for Christmas 2010, Viacom’s CEO confirmed on Tuesday. Bloomberg reports that Electronic Arts will continue to distribute the music-themed video game. CEO Philippe Dauman, speaking at a conference, didn’t elaborate on any more details about the third edition of the game. Also, Harmonix Music Systems has confirmedContinue reading “Rock Band 3 Due Out Before Christmas 2010”
Download A Free ‘NPR Music At SXSW’ Sampler
Download a free 11-song sampler of the artists featured by NPR Music and public radio stations at this March’s South by Southwest music festival HERE. The artists and songs featured are: “Written in Reverse” by Spoon from Transference “The High Road” by Broken Bells from Broken Bells “I Learned the Hard Way” by Sharon JonesContinue reading “Download A Free ‘NPR Music At SXSW’ Sampler”
Dark Night of the Soul to Be Released This Summer
Danger Mouse has patched things up with EMI. Last year, a dispute between the label and the producer hampered the commercial release of Dark Night of the Soul, the all-star collaborative album/book package that Danger Mouse made with Sparklehorse frontman Mark Linkous and film director David Lynch. Danger Mouse told the Tripwire that he couldn’tContinue reading “Dark Night of the Soul to Be Released This Summer”