3 hrs ago | Hollywood Reporter
Barack Obama leads field in campaign songs
“He is energizing those around him, daring them to look for a new way to dream”
Barack Obama is closing in on the Democratic nomination for president, but he clinched the race for the best campaign soundtrack long ago -- no superdelegates needed. via Hollywood Reporter
7 hrs ago | A.V. Club
Music review: Death Cab For Cutie
Reviewed by Kyle Ryan May 13th, 2008 Death Cab For Cutie multi-instrumentalist and producer Chris Walla sounded the alarm just after New Year's: In one interview, he described Narrow Stairs as a "total curve ... via A.V. Club
12 hrs ago | Hartford Courant
NC biologist names trapdoor spider after Neil Young
“We don't always name things after people.”
You can call Neil Young the new spiderman. A biologist has named a newly discovered trapdoor spider after rock star Neil Young: Myrmekiaphila neilyoungi. via Hartford Courant
17 hrs ago | SouthFlorida.com
Glenn Gamboa: Duffy's 'Rockferry' a lot like Winehouse, in a good way
Duffy is much more than a nicer, non-addicted Amy Winehouse or the new-millennium Dusty Springfield, though being either of those things would be enough reason for celebration. via SouthFlorida.com
22 hrs ago | CNN
Yesterday | Newsday.com
Cut-down `The First Emperor' returns to Met Opera
Less is more for Tan Dun's 'The First Emperor.' When the ambitious opera was given its world premiere at the Metropolitan Opera in December 2006, there were many interesting elements, both musically and ... via Newsday.com
Yesterday | Cunningtitle
Death Cab for Cutie - Narrow Stairs
“Caring is Creepy", "Kissing the Lipless”
Just downloaded the new Death Cab for Cutie album "Narrow Stairs"*, the album from which they have chosen to release a new eight minute single "I Will Possess Your Heart". And they've done it again sort of. via Cunningtitle
Yesterday | New Times
Armin van Buuren, DJ Remy, and Benjamin Dubose are scheduled to perform on Wednesday, May 14. via New Times
Yesterday | New Times
A few of the rock stars we wish we could call this Mother's Day
“This shit is bananas, B-A-N-A-N-A-S.”
With Mother's Day fast approaching, we here at New Times have spent a lot of time mulling over what makes a great mom. via New Times
Sunday | USA Today
Gospel singer Dottie Rambo dies in tour bus wreck
“She was a giant in the gospel music industry”
Joyce "Dottie" Rambo, an influential gospel singer and songwriter, died early Sunday when her tour bus ran off the highway and struck an embankment. via USA Today







