Rapper breaks silence with self produced return
The legendary underground rapper, Daniel Dumile, most commonly known as MF DOOM, is just about as “un-commercial” as any hip-hop artist who has generated such devotional critical praise can possibly…
Flo Rida serves his listeners best in smaller increments
The top of the Billboard chart caters to an exclusive clientele, and if the last three years are any indication of a trend, we can expect an annual rocket to…
No respect in U.S. for World Baseball Classic
As the subtle signs of spring quickly approach, baseball fans across America look forward to Opening Day of Major League BaseballÑa time-honored national tradition that only gets better with age.…
Decemberists’ album excels in inventiveness, lacks focus
The beloved Oregon-based Indie folk quintet, The Decemberists, have offered up their own attempt at a concept album, with results that are curious, stimulating and compelling, albeit only in the…
Musical prodigy blooms at young age on ‘YouTube’
All has been relatively quiet in the music world over the past few weeks, and with the exception of U2’s new album, there has been a lack of interesting or…
Irish megastars once again reinvent their world-famous sound
It has been five years since U2’s last release—the commercial mega-hit “How to Dismantle an Atomic Bomb”—which lingered eternally at the top of the charts. Throughout their long, storied musical…
Angst-ridden ‘God Loves Ugly’ transforms harsh realities into poetry
Earlier this year, Twin Cities natives, Atmosphere recently re-released their out of print 2002 album “God Loves Ugly,” which served as the duo’s springboard from neighborhood heroes to nationally recognized…
‘The Pains of Being Pure at Heart’ adds new twist on recycled material
If you’re asking yourself right now, “Who the hell are The Pains of Being Pure at Heart?” then you probably find yourself in pretty good company. Yours truly hadn’t had…
Lily Allen thrusts herself back into the spotlight
Last fall, world renowned singer, drug addict and raging alcoholic Lily Allen swore off booze. This was not due to the many health risks that go along with it, but…
Franz Ferdinand hits a home run with ‘Tonight’
After a three-year hiatus which seemed to go all but unnoticed, the glossy, high-energy Scottish rockers Franz Ferdinand have returned to the music scene with their third album, “Tonight: Franz…