• 'American Idol' Season 13 recap: new judge Harry Connick, Jr. and talent debut strong for Boston, Austin auditions

    After a tumultuous season 12, with infighting between judges Nicki Minaj and Mariah Carey making bigger headlines than any of the singers on the show, American Idol made some big changes for its season 13 premiere on Jan. 15. Most notably, Jennifer Lopez has returned as a judge and Harry Connick, Jr. has joined the panel, chalking the show up for some refocusing on the music and, of course trying to beat that ooother talent show competition.

  • Australian dance-pop group The Griswolds records stateside for upcoming LP

    The Griswolds are at a turning point. They are a fun band that wants to make “fun, happy party music” that you can sing along with, but now they have an added pressure of living up to both a label and producer that have continuously delivered in their work. Following their breakout EP, Heart Of A Lion, they are headed to the studio this month with Tony Hoffer, who has produced albums for M83, Phoenix, Foster the People, The Kooks, Fitz and the Tantrums and Beck, among others, and are now under Wind-Up Records’ label.

  • Billy Joel demand far outweighs ticket supply for Madison Square Garden concert series

    Following the announcement of Billy Joel's monthly concert series at Madison Square Garden, many understandably asked how long the star could keep an audience coming back for hits like "We Didn't Start The Fire." Priceconomics.com did the work for all those who were wondering, and indications seem to suggest that Joel will be able to keep the series going for a while.

  • 12 Days of Christmas: The One Unmatched Christmas Song, 'All I Want For Christmas Is You'

    So, it's Christmas Eve, the lead-up to the big day. We've counted down the best Christmas songs from 12 to two, ranging from somber carols like "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" to the super upbeat, like "Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree." Of course, for the final day, there's only one song to talk about. With countless holiday tracks and even more covers, it's hard to think of one song that remains untouchable, despite covers. So, what Christmas song goes without competition? The answer is obvious, of course: Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You."

  • 12 Days of Christmas: 3 Best Versions of 'O Holy Night'

    "O Holy Night" is one of the oldest Christmas carols, originally penned by French songwriter Adolphe Adam in 1847, based on a French poem. The song has since been altered, and today's best known version was written by minister John Sullivan Dwight. Full of huge vocal swells and big musical moments, every rendition of the song is special. But whose comes out on top?

  • 12 Days of Christmas: 4 Best Versions of 'Santa Claus Is Coming To Town'

    It's the Friday before Christmas, and that means that jolly ol' Saint Nick is soon to be on his way. Holiday parties, family gift exchanges, children peaking in closets... it all kicks into high gear this weekend. So, that means only one thing... Santa Claus is coming to town! And wouldn't it be great if there were a holiday song specifically about that event? With only four days left until Christmas, let's celebrate with the four best versions of "Santa Claus Is Coming To Town."

  • Jillette Johnson reflects on the journey to 'Water In A Whale'

    It's a cold November night in Brooklyn. Singer-songwriter Jillette Johnson is back home, finally. She has laundry to pick up and a show to prepare for. We meet at the Blue Bottle Coffee shop around the corner from her home to talk about the year she's had. It's been a big one for Johnson, who released her first full-length album, Water In A Whale, this past June. She's been touring extensively and is happy to be playing a show in her hood.
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