Let me be clear here, I’ve got no problem with Corinne Bailey Rae making music about her deceased husband, it’s the marketing I object to. Is nothing sacred, is nothing private? Or to quote Don Henley:I make my living off the evening newsJust give me something, something I can use And in this case, the […]

1. Peter Rinker wrote in to tell me that Danger Mouse’s breakthrough project was "The Grey Album", not "The Black Album".  He, of course, is correct. 2. Brian Koppelman wrote in to tell me that the Hold Steady are the best band in America right now.  He told me to listen to "Sweet Part Of […]

196. Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros "Up From Below" Sales this week: 2,594Percentage change: +2Weeks on: 5Cume: 79,201 Buzz ain’t what it used to be. In the old days, you tried to get lucky.  Get on a station and then catch fire from there.  Or impress the honchos at MTV and get your video […]

Nobody wanted the album. This is not a story of oppressed rock star sticks it to the man, this is a tale about an insane performer who’s alienated not only his entire band, but every producer and manager he’s ever worked with.  By arguing over less than two million dollars, a couple of nights on […]