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Fame
By Brandon Kim on 09/18/2009
Filed under: Music Flicks
The original "Fame" from 1980 is legend, and as far as teen flicks go, it was fully awesome. It was all about being talented and ruling in New York. Mostly, it celebrated the glory of youth, "I's young, I's single, and I loves to mingle!" as Leroy put it. The film launched a TV series, a musical play and countless copies. It also won a pile of awards including two Oscars. Best Music, Original Score, and Best Music, Original Song for the title track, "Fame." So this 2009 updated remake due in theaters September 25th has a lot to live... MORE »
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SUPER TUESDAY: New Album Releases (April 21)
By Jim Shearer on 04/21/2009
Filed under: SUPER TUESDAY
Today we get new ones from two highly-respected, dance-inspired acts from the UK, that guy who "loves college," the supergroup featuring members of Hanson and Smashing Pumpkins, and the debut from Pharrell and Kanye's favorite new act (who's named after the guy who sculpted the Lincoln Memorial): MORE »
INDIE EAR MADNESS '09: National Championship
By Jim Shearer on 04/07/2009
Filed under: INDIE EAR MADNESS '09
Three weeks ago, Indie Ear Madness '09 began with 64 of the best indie-minded/respected bands in the land. After some fierce and furious competition, TV On The Radio and The Bouncing Souls were the only two acts left standing. Last night they went head to head, competing not only for the 2009 National Championship, but for indie music bragging rights, which (you'd think) would at least guarantee them a free shot of espresso in any non-chain coffee shop in America. MORE »
INDIE EAR MADNESS '09: Final Four
By Jim Shearer on 04/03/2009
Filed under: INDIE EAR MADNESS '09
TV On The Radio, Franz Ferdinand, The Bouncing Souls, and U2 are the final four musical acts left in this year's Indie Ear Madness tournament. Find out which two bands will battle it out next week for the National Championship: MORE »
INDIE EAR MADNESS '09: Elite-8
By Jim Shearer on 03/27/2009
Filed under: INDIE EAR MADNESS '09
Would Kanye West have the final say against TV On The Radio? Could Karen O lead her squad to the Final Four? Did Franz Ferdinand dethrone rock royalty? Did the clock strike midnight for The Thermals? MORE »
INDIE EAR MADNESS '09: Sweet-16
By Jim Shearer on 03/26/2009
Filed under: INDIE EAR MADNESS '09
The battle for Garden State supremacy, two of Brooklyn's favorites go at it, The Black Keys attempt to take out U2, and the most anticipated tournament pairing ever: Morrissey vs. The Cure: MORE »
INDIE EAR MADNESS '09: 2nd Round (Midwest, East)
By Jim Shearer on 03/20/2009
Filed under: INDIE EAR MADNESS '09
The Boss takes on Mr. Lif, The New Pornographers do battle, and Kanye West goes head-to-head against his Viagra buddy: MORE »
INDIE EAR MADNESS '09: 2nd Round (West, South)
By Jim Shearer on 03/20/2009
Filed under: INDIE EAR MADNESS '09
The big names advance, Dan Auerbach has a one-of-a-kind conflict, and after toppling Coldplay in first round competition, will Thunderheist's Cinderella run continue? MORE »
INDIE EAR MADNESS '09: First Round (Midwest, East)
By Jim Shearer on 03/19/2009
Filed under: INDIE EAR MADNESS '09
A high-seed indie favorite falls, Kanye coasts, two AC's do battle, and Karen O is performing like an MVP for the YYY's: MORE »
INDIE EAR MADNESS '09: First Round (West, South)
By Jim Shearer on 03/19/2009
Filed under: INDIE EAR MADNESS '09
With this year's Indie Ear Madness beginning on the same week as SXSW, how would bands--some performing both major events--hold up? Find out now: MORE »
Indie Ear Madness '09
By Jim Shearer on 03/16/2009
Filed under: INDIE EAR MADNESS '09
It's that time of year again--time to pair up the top-64 indie-minded/respected bands in the land and have them compete for the National Championship in Indie Ear Madness 2009. MORE »
IS IT ME? OR...
By Jim Shearer on 03/06/2009
Filed under: IS IT ME? OR......are U2 and Depeche Mode really diggin' angular fonts this year? MORE »
This Is What Happens When You Don't Use Your Emergency Break...
By Jim Shearer on 03/02/2009
Filed under: VIDEO BLOG
I'm sure it doesn't help matters out either when you have your hands duct taped behind your back. Here's a look at Depeche Mode's brand new music video, "Wrong," off their album Sounds Of The Universe which comes out on April 21. MORE »
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