Archive for August, 2009

ATP New York finalizes 2009 bill; adds Bob Mould, Black Moth Super Rainbow, and others

By on August 7th, 2009

Yeah, so how about that ATP New York 2009…

Aerosmith continues plague of injuries; postpones tour…

By on August 7th, 2009

Tyler cant help himself from fallin’…

CoS Lolla Giveaway: Lykke Li

By on August 7th, 2009

We’re everyday Willy Wonka’s over here!

Check Out: John Fogerty (feat. Bruce Springsteen) – “When Will I Be Loved”

By on August 7th, 2009

Forget peanut butter and chocolate. We’ve found the two truly tastiest American classics to have ever been combined into a glorious bite-sized portion: John Fogerty and Bruce Springsteen.

Guided By Voices wish to take control of your music library, again

By on August 7th, 2009

Yes, folks, it’s that time again. Robert Pollard and Guided By Voices want more of your time, money, and approval. Considering it is “that time” quite often, it’s no real surprise. However, this doesn’t mean it isn’t as frustrating and mind boggling as usual. Nevertheless, Pollard and the gang are readying another collection of b-sides [...]

Jay-Z and friends to play Leno’s first show

By on August 7th, 2009

Friends… as in Kanye West and Rihanna!

Album Review: Paul Oakenfold – Perfecto Vegas

By on August 7th, 2009

★★★½☆

Perfecto Vegas gives a good flavor for what’s made Oakenfold one of the best known DJs in the world: excellent track selection and mixes calibrated to make you move.

On Sale: August 7th, 2009

By on August 6th, 2009

The following tickets are on sale beginning August 7, 2009…

Pete Yorn wails and whispers at Park West (8/4)

By on August 6th, 2009

Mellow acts tend to put on even mellower live shows. As pretty as bare bones acoustic sets are, they often get swallowed by venues larger than the average coffee house, prompting the more than occasional yawn from concert goers. The most successful live shows from calmer musicians occur when they’re smart enough to mix up or beef up the arrangements, adding that extra kick needed to bring down the house with an acoustic jam. Tuesday night’s Pete Yorn show at Park West featured two singer-songwriters who represented both ends of this spectrum.