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Staff Picks: Top Albums of 2014
We’ve finally unveiled our top albums of 2014 — but how did we arrive at that list? Check out our staff’s individual lists of their favorite releases of the year.
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We’ve finally unveiled our top albums of 2014 — but how did we arrive at that list? Check out our staff’s individual lists of their favorite releases of the year.
The 33rd annual CMJ Music Marathon will take place in New York City October 15th-19th. The event, which spans across 80 venues, aims to break new artists as well as feature established artists. Acts playing the festival this year include You Me At Six, The Sounds, The Dismemberment Plan, NGHBRS, Echosmith, Braid, and more. For more information and to purchase badges, head to the CMJ website. Check out the artists announced so far below! 2/3 Goat * 6:15 Jessica Caplan * 7:00 Lisa Blanco * Aabaraki * Aaron Lee Tasjan * Aaron Lopez-Barrantes * Absolutely Free * The ACBs *… Read more »
Rookie of the Year have released what music fans are constantly calling for but rarely receive: a return to an artist’s early work. While The Goodnight Moon Part II doesn’t necessarily break any new ground, it’s guaranteed to please fans and anyone else yearning for the pop rock sound of yesteryear.
Rockin’ That host, Nick Scalise, is taking a little vacation, so we’re re-airing some of your favorite episodes for the next two weeks. First up is Episode #4: – Co-hosts Greg Shanahan and Mickey Ferguson discuss Ke$ha, John Feldman, Shant, and Mark Trombino. – Part 2 of a 3 part interview with Fueled by Ramen A&R Johnny Minardi and tour manager Tony Marino (The Academy Is…, Jonas Brothers, Cobra Starship, Patrick Stump). Rockin’ That Show airs every Tuesday night at 8pm EST. About Nick Scalise: Nick is a producer, writer, and drummer. He has produced for Life’s Only Lesson, The… Read more »
With record sales continuing to decline, concert ticket sales have kept the music industry afloat, but now even the concert business is hurting.
President Barack Obama presented Paul McCartney with a lifetime achievement award for his contributions to popular music on Wednesday night.
On this week’s edition of Rockin That w/ Nick Scalise (of October Fall and Mathletes fame): – Co-hosts Greg Shanahan and Mickey Ferguson discuss Ke$ha, John Feldman, Shant, and Mark Trombino. – Part 2 of a 3 part interview with Fueled by Ramen A&R Johnny Minardi and tour manager Tony Marino (The Academy Is…, Jonas Brothers, Cobra Starship, Patrick Stump). Rockin’ That broadcasts at 8pm every Thursday.
The publishing rights to most of the Beatles’ biggest hits are owned by one entity, a joint venture between the late Michael Jackson and the music arm of Sony Corp called Sony/ATV. Sony/ATV also owns the rights to songs written by Bob Dylan, Neil Diamond, Taylor Swift and, oh yes, the Jonas Brothers. But Sony/ATV does not handle the recordings of Beatles songs. Two other companies do that, so whether you’ll ever download “Come Together” off of iTunes has nothing to do with M.J.’s death. Jackson was, according to reports, mired in some truly epic financial drama. Even the value… Read more »
Alberta rockers Nickelback may have picked up a leading three trophies at the MuchMusic Video Awards last night, giving music critics across the country another reason to groan, but in the end it was all about Lady Gaga’s “flaming boobies.” The critically unpopular group, who picked up three Juno Awards back in March, went into the televised street-oriented awards show – which saw thousands of fans take over the blocks surrounding MuchMusic’s Toronto Queen and John Sts. headquarters – with a leading five MMVA nods, tied with R&B Toronto newcomer Danny Fernandes. Nickelback’s trio of trophies were for best video… Read more »
Vans Warped Tour kicks off its 15th year of rocking up summer in Pomona, Calif. on June 26, and this year Fearless Records has four acts heading out for two months of punk rock mayhem. The Maine continues a killer year with a headlining slot on The Hurley Stage, while both A Skylit Drive and Breathe Carolina will play the entire tour on the SmartPunk Stage. Also joining them on select dates will be Every Avenue, which is set to take Warped by storm for a second year from July 24 – August 23. The Fearless tent will be… Read more »
