Bow Wow – New Jack City II
Not that Bow Wow wasn’t gradually working his way toward it, but on New Jack City II, the MC, now 22 years old, makes like a younger and slightly cleaner T.I. However, Bow Wow doesn’t merely project the kind of smooth toughness/tough smoothness exuded by his obvious inspiration. There are moments where the album sounds [...]
Gomez – A New Tide
U.K. rockers Gomez are back with their sixth studio album. Known for their unique sound, blending laid back rock guitars with subtle electronic sounds and world-weary vocals, Gomez should please fans with A New Tide, the follow up to 2006’s hit record How We Operate.
Flo-Rida – R.O.O.T.S.
While some will say this album is “more of the same” that’s not such a bad thing for Flo Rida on his second major release. Right Round is already a monster radio hit, and with more club bangin’ singles on the way Flo Rida is poised to once again own the soundtrack to this summer.
Keith Urban – Defying Gravity
The title of Keith Urban’s new album could be a metaphor for the track his life has taken over the past three years. Or it could just be a description of this collection of new tunes – all of which have a light, cheerful tone that seem to put his struggles aside and focus on what’s good in life.
Music Director Blog # 9
What’s up? Spring is here, yippee! Baseball season, final 4, etc. But maybe I should tell you something you don’t know, so let’s get into this week’s featured music….one other thing…if you want to hear some of the songs that don’t have video, just do a little research. At the very least, you could hear [...]
All Points West (July 31 – Aug 2) – Beastie Boys, TOOL, Coldplay
APW returns to Liberty State Park in Jersey City this summer with some heavyweight headliners in tow. Coldplay, Tool and the Beastie Boys lead a spicy lineup that also includes Vampire Weekend, MGMT, Echo & the Bunnymen and My Bloody Valentine.
Mile High Music Festival – Lineup Announced
The Mile High Music Festival will return for a second year, on July 18-19 outside Denver, CO. Widespread Panic, The Fray and TOOL headline another all-star lineup worthy of your attention. Click through for the full lineup and a look at last year’s festivities.
Blink 182 – Summer 2009 Video Released
Punk kids everywhere rejoice – Blink 182 is back! Though the specific plans are still unknown, there is no longer any doubt that the boys from Blink are back together and planning something big. Check out this video from their recent photo shoot in LA.
Keri Hilson – In A Perfect World
You may already know Keri Hilson from her singles Energy and Turnin’ Me On, but did you also know that Hilson co-wrote Omarion’s Ice Box and Britney Spears’ Gimme More? More surprises are in store on In A Perfect World which features production by Timbaland, P. Diddy and Ne-Yo among others.
Eric Church – Carolina
Country music outlaw Eric Church blasted onto the scene in 2006 with his jaw-dropping debut effort, Sinners Like Me. The North Carolina native quickly earned a dedicated following and a reputation for putting on a killer live show. Carolina, the singer/songwriter’s 2009 sophomore release, is as raw and real as they come out of Nashville [...]
