What defines the sound of summer? Is it a blaring club jam that leaves you sweatier than you’ve ever been? Or a laid-back tune about throwing back a beer or two? Don’t expect any answers from me! It’s up to you to decide which of […]
Tag: pop
Aural Only: Katie Melua
Why aren’t you listening to Katie Melua‘s new album The House? There really isn’t a good answer to that question. Unless you’re about to tell me that you are listening to her new album. The William Orbit-produced set is one of the better releases of […]
Aural Only: Jason Derülo
As you might recall, I wasn’t particularly enthusiastic about Jason Derülo‘s debut single “Whatcha Say”. That might explain why our review of his debut album read like a three-paragraph backhanded compliment. However, when it all comes down to it, the guy’s clearly got a gift […]
Aural Only: Brandon Flowers
What’s better than a music video full of ninjas? The answer is quite simple–a music video full of ninjas getting their asses kicked by Charlize Theron. That’s the concept behind “Crossfire”, the solo debut from Brandon Flowers of The Killers, and it’s even more exciting than […]
Vote For The Weekly Top Ten Wild Card
Care to lend a helping hand? We’re getting ready for this Saturday’s Weekly Top Ten countdown, and we could use some assistance with choosing the tenth and final song on the charts. You may be a little worn out from voting on The Ten, but […]
Aural Only: Taio Cruz
Mark my words, “Dynamite” is about to blow up. This goes beyond a terrible pun on the song’s name. Without a doubt, Taio Cruz‘s latest jam is destined to hit number one on the Billboard charts. And how am I so confident about this prediction? Two […]
Aural Only: Marina & The Diamonds
We weren’t particularly kind in our review of Marina & The Diamonds‘ debut album The Family Jewels, but that shouldn’t stop you from checking out her latest single “Oh No!”. However, we should mention in advance that it has a tendency to get stuck in […]
Weekly Top Ten: Don’t Call It A Comeback
Lady Gaga‘s done it again. It should come as a surprise to no one that “Alejandro” sits comfortably atop our Weekly Top Ten charts. No matter how hard her competitors try to beat her, they keep missing the mark by a few percentage points. But […]
Aural Only: Doll & The Kicks
Persistence pays off every now and then! After several requests to give Doll & The Kicks a chance, we eventually caved in and took a listen. The tracks that we’ve heard are somewhere in between legitimate talent and “trying too hard”, but we can totally […]
Who Deserves A Second Chance On The Weekly Top Ten?
Everyone deserves a second chance, right? Well, except for your douchebag ex-boyfriend. That bastard can rot in hell. But when it comes to our Weekly Top Ten charts, there are a few jams that deserve another chance at claiming the ultimate “Song of Summer” title. […]