“If John Hughes were still around today … what songs would he be using in his movies?” Well, the very …
Bruno Mars’ soulful debut yielded one of the feel-good hits of 2010, “Just the Way You Are.” Does the rest …
Kenny Chesney claims Ernest Hemingway’s life served as an inspiration of sorts for his 17th release. Before taking a swig …
With the release of A Year Without Rain, another young Disney star continues the perilous journey from teen phenom to …
This six-piece Georgia country act continues to build momentum with its four-part harmonies and good-ol’-boy salutes to familiar country virtues …
Part sugar, part sass, Sara Bareilles’ third album, Kaleidoscope Heart, bellies up to the breakup bar, but also occasionally offers …
Anberlin’s soaring rock melodies explore the emotional distance between light and dark in the confounding context of romantic success and …
Linkin Park explores new musical territory and simultaneously returns to its rap roots in this brooding concept album about the …
The Holocaust? Werewolves? Global warming? A bad breakup? Murderous revenge? Disturbing new material from one of the fiercest mainstream acts …
It was her same-sex attraction anthem “I Kissed a Girl” that cemented Katy Perry’s pinup glam-girl status. But that was …
Woe to Esperanza Spalding, who had the temerity to beat out Justin Bieber for 2010’s Best New Artist Grammy. The …
Camp Rock 2 is exactly what you’d expect it to be: It’s the sequel to Camp Rock. It showcases the …
Arcade Fire invites listeners to take a stroll through The Suburbs. But by their own admission, the neighborhood isn’t precisely …
Avenged Sevenfold’s latest album isn’t exactly a concept album about death. But the unexpected passing of the band’s drummer, Jimmy …
The brothers are back with a (sort of) new TV show and a (for sure) new album to support it—but …


