The Agony and the Ecstasy of Phil Spector -- Film Review
"The Agony and the Ecstasy of Phil Spector" is Vikram Jayanti's documentary portrait of the visionary producer who also is one of the most troubled and troubling figures in the history of 20th century pop music.
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Something 'Bout Love
David Archuleta recently told Billboard that his next album would contain more "lively grooves" than his 2008 debut, and the lead single from the record, "Something 'Bout Love," delivers on the 19-year-old's promise.
Deth Red Sabaoth
Glenn Danzig hasn't survived the music business for 30-odd years just because his use of horror-inspired imagery perpetually attracts generations of teens trying to shock their parents.
Pretty Good at Drinkin' Beer
With its sly, relatable lyrics, Billy Currington's "Pretty Good at Drinkin' Beer" should be a summer staple for years to come.
Future Breeds
After a two-album stint on a major label, Canadian rock act Hot Hot Heat returns to its indie roots for its latest release, "Future Breeds."
Beg Steal or Borrow
Ray LaMontagne boasts a catalog that's about as unassuming as the artist himself, and "Beg Steal or Borrow"—from upcoming album "God Willin' & the Creek Don't Rise" —is the latest release from the master of mature lullabies and his backing band.
The Boxer
Bloc Party singer/guitarist Kele Okereke comes out swinging on his solo debut, "The Boxer."
Crossfire
"Crossfire," the first single from the Killers' frontman's solo debut "Flamingo," doesn't reveal any particular surprises.
Bingo!
The Steve Miller Band harks back to its roots on 10 energetically rendered blues and R&B covers.
Holding You Down (Goin' in Circles)
Jazmine Sullivan's powerful, slightly raspy voice ultimately commands attention on a song that's still a successful intersection of hip-hop and R&B without compromising either genre's values.compromising either genre's values.
El Existential
After earning a Grammy Award nod for its 2008 album, "Sonidos Gold," Austin-based Latin funk act Grupo Fantasma returns with another international concoction of sound.
Body Talk Pt. 1
On her fifth album, "Body Talk Pt. 1," Swedish electro-pop singer Robyn proves she's ready for the dancefloor.
To the Sky
Singer/songwriter/producer Kevin Rudolf's rocker croon is paired with an assortment of dance and hip-hop beats on his second album, "To the Sky."
Praise & Blame
What's new, pussycat? How about a devotional album from Tom Jones so unexpected that the Welsh pop icon's disarmed label chief was uttering God's name in varying degrees of vain when he heard about it.
How I Got Over
More than 15 years into their career, Philadelphia hip-hop group the Roots approached their long-awaited ninth album with nothing to prove.
Sending My Love
If you're looking for respite from an issue-plagued world that seems to be spinning off its axis, Norman Brown's latest album, "Sending My Love," offers a chill-out escape hatch.
Carole King and James Taylor -- Concert Review
It's a good thing the pairing of Carole King and James Taylor was an exhibition rather than a competition because her energy and enthusiasm made it no contest Tuesday night in Anaheim. He was funny and fuzzy all night, but she came to play.
MGMT -- Concert Review
Summer's here, and the time is right for dancing -- or at least bouncing up and down a lot -- at the Greek. That's the way it was for the latter part of a headlining appearance Friday in Los Angeles by MGMT.
Dynamite
On his first single, "Break Your Heart," Taio Cruz made his plan to love and leave explicit from the beginning, his smooth vocals enabling him to get away with such an admission. The U.K.
Antifogmatic
Singer/mandolinist Chris Thile is best-known as a member of progressive bluegrass band Nickel Creek, which is on indefinite hiatus.
If It's Love
Train revived its career this year with "Hey, Soul Sister," its biggest hit to date and one of the catchier songs of 2010. The trio has more where that came from, though.
Thank Me Later
Toronto MC Drake has said that he wants fans to feel the different layers of his debut, "Thank Me Later."
The Wanting of You
The second single from Melissa Etheridge's lauded new album, "Fearless Love," is an expectedly anthemic dose of full-tilt American rock, with a Wall of Sound-style production that leaves little room to breathe during its four-minute run.
El Che
Chicago-based rapper Rhymefest had a good year in 2004 after winning a Grammy Award for co-writing Kanye West's "Jesus Walks," which hit No. 2 on Billboard's Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
Release Me
Los Angeles-based rock group the Like takes a decidedly retro approach on its second album, "Release Me," the follow-up to 2005's "Are You Thinking What I'm Thinking?"
Total Life Forever
In an indie-rock music scene that's arguably overloaded with Brit rock and bands named after animals, one would think that British five-piece Foals (which falls into both categories) wouldn't stand a chance.
