Tickets for Hollywood Bowl’s killer Summer calendar, featuring acts such as Emmylou Harris, M83, and She & Him are now available to purchase. Read more…
By Kelly Dalbeck Posted in News Damian Marley, Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeroes, Hollywood Bowl, M83, She & Him, Vampire Weekend

Hart and Soul
Beth Hart is the musical equivalent of that actor…you know, that guy…he was in…oh gosh…what was the thing? Her voice is a lot like several other voices – great voices, too. Her bluesy style is as familiar as the street you grew up on. In this sense, Hart’s new record Bang Bang Boom Boom will sound like something you know you’ve heard before – even though you probably haven’t. Nothing mind-boggling, but a solid effort, and great soundtrack material.
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By Maggie Levin Posted in Reviews Beth Hart

In the Swing of Things
It’s definitely a great time to be a pop starlet, especially with slightly edgier stylings á la Adele, Lana Del Ray, Lady Gaga, etc. Fairly new to the scene is Madison, a blonde bombshell with the same sensibility and candy-sweet voice as Gwen Stefani, with the hip appearance of any young Brooklynite. Her latest four-track EP, We’ve Been Nothing, is a reasonable preview of what’s in store for America’s new indie-ish pop singer.
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By Terence Calacsan Posted in Reviews Madison
While it’s probably not a surprise to anyone, Adele’s song “SkyFall” has been nominated for Best Original Song at the 2013 Academy Awards. The announcement was made yesterday morning in Los Angeles.
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By Elizabeth Hecker Posted in News Academy Awards, Adele
Forbes has, yet again, released a mind-blowing list of the highest-paid performers in the 2012 music industry. This year’s chart topper was Dr. Dre, coming in hot with a whopping $110 million. Read more…
By Tyler Townsend Posted in News Dr. Dre
Despite reports that surfaced yesterday, according to NME, Queens of The Stone Age have stated that their new album will not come out in March 2013. Read more…
By Christopher Powell Posted in News Dave Grohl, Queens Of The Stone age
It is about that time of the year again where people gather together to celebrate one of the gifts of life: music. The 2013 Grammy Awards are hosting the 55th annual ceremony on February 10, 2013. The red carpet will be laid out perfectly in front of Los Angeles’ own Staples Center, with paparazzi lining the fences. Camera crews from CBS will be present streaming the event live.
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By Antoinette Ochoa Posted in Top Story Alabama Shakes, frank ocean, fun., Grammy 2013, Grammy nomination, Grammys, Jack White, JAY-Z, Kanye West, Mumford & Sons, The Avett Brothers, The Black Keys

Glossed Over
Paloma Faith’s Fall to Grace is out in the States on December 4, shiny as a new penny or Paloma’s own coppery mane. Too bad. A little dirt would do this penny some good.
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By Maggie Levin Posted in Reviews
Count it another big win for Adele’s blockbuster album 21. The monster LP has recently pushed past the RIAA’s Platinum status to the much-coveted Diamond benchmark, selling over 10 million units in the US, according to Nielsen Soundscan. Coincidentally, Adele’s smash is the twenty-first release to go Diamond. Read more…
By Owen Schumacher Posted in News Adele