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Concert Review: KROQ Christmas, Night 2
Sunday's epic moment during the second night of KROQ's Almost Acoustic Christmas belonged to the second-billed Killers.
Sunday's epic moment during the second night of KROQ's Almost Acoustic Christmas belonged to the second-billed Killers.
Concert Review: KROQ Christmas, Night 1
Fans of Southern Cal modern-rock giant KROQ received two early holiday presents during Saturday's first night of the station's annual two-day Almost Acoustic Christmas musical smorgasbord, as a reunited Stone Temple Pilots and headlining punk veterans the Offspring delivered crowd-pleasing, chock-full-o'favorites sets.
Fans of Southern Cal modern-rock giant KROQ received two early holiday presents during Saturday's first night of the station's annual two-day Almost Acoustic Christmas musical smorgasbord, as a reunited Stone Temple Pilots and headlining punk veterans the Offspring delivered crowd-pleasing, chock-full-o'favorites sets.
Yancey Boys
The late James "Jay Dee/ J. Dilla" Yancey was a master of hip-hop production, a man whose influence will be forever etched into the fabric of the rap game's future endeavors.
The late James "Jay Dee/ J. Dilla" Yancey was a master of hip-hop production, a man whose influence will be forever etched into the fabric of the rap game's future endeavors.
A Cross the Universe
Unfortunately for Justice, the act's "live" CD/ DVD sees release a few weeks after the blogosphere had a field day with a photo that showed it playing ferociously on MIDI equipment—which was visibly unplugged. No matter, though.
Unfortunately for Justice, the act's "live" CD/ DVD sees release a few weeks after the blogosphere had a field day with a photo that showed it playing ferociously on MIDI equipment—which was visibly unplugged. No matter, though.
Sings Murder Ballads and Disaster Songs
Amid daily news of tragedy and economic collapse, now is either the worst or best time to release a collection of songs about death and mayhem.
Amid daily news of tragedy and economic collapse, now is either the worst or best time to release a collection of songs about death and mayhem.
The Greatest Hits of the Eighties
With a Christmas single on the AC singles chart for the second year in a row and a fifth sold-out year of live shows beginning in Las Vegas, Barry Manilow's millennial presence continues to dazzle.
With a Christmas single on the AC singles chart for the second year in a row and a fifth sold-out year of live shows beginning in Las Vegas, Barry Manilow's millennial presence continues to dazzle.
Brighten the Corners: Nicene Creedence Edition
Matador's reissue campaign for the Pavement catalog continues with "Brighten the Corners," arguably the most overlooked of the band's five studio albums. It's still a bit tough to figure out why.
Matador's reissue campaign for the Pavement catalog continues with "Brighten the Corners," arguably the most overlooked of the band's five studio albums. It's still a bit tough to figure out why.
Chopteeth Afrofunk Big Band
This Washington, D.C., crew, assembled by bassist Robert Fox and guitarist Michael Shereikis, was initially inspired by the musical legacy of Nigerian icon Fela Kuti.
This Washington, D.C., crew, assembled by bassist Robert Fox and guitarist Michael Shereikis, was initially inspired by the musical legacy of Nigerian icon Fela Kuti.
Just Like Me
Three years after his surprise hit "Unpredictable," Jamie Foxx returns to the microphone for his third studio album "Intuition," due out before year's end. For the first single "Just Like Me," he enlists help from T.I.
Three years after his surprise hit "Unpredictable," Jamie Foxx returns to the microphone for his third studio album "Intuition," due out before year's end. For the first single "Just Like Me," he enlists help from T.I.
Don't Trust Me
Boulder, Colo.-based duo 3OH!3 ("three-oh-three," as in the Denver area code) put its name on the map with viral hit "Don't Trust Me" from its debut album "Want." The hip-hop/ electronica mash-up band recently broke the Billboard Hot 100 at No.
Boulder, Colo.-based duo 3OH!3 ("three-oh-three," as in the Denver area code) put its name on the map with viral hit "Don't Trust Me" from its debut album "Want." The hip-hop/ electronica mash-up band recently broke the Billboard Hot 100 at No.
Rehab
And the hits just keep coming, as Rihanna mines her now greatest-hits opus "Good Girl Gone Bad" for an amazing eighth hit single.
And the hits just keep coming, as Rihanna mines her now greatest-hits opus "Good Girl Gone Bad" for an amazing eighth hit single.
Teslim
Teslim's Kaila Flexer and Gari Hegedus are, respectively, a violinist and an instrumentalist of bewildering proficiency, including the oud, lauoto (an eight-stringed Greek lute), frame drums and viola.
Teslim's Kaila Flexer and Gari Hegedus are, respectively, a violinist and an instrumentalist of bewildering proficiency, including the oud, lauoto (an eight-stringed Greek lute), frame drums and viola.
When the World Comes Down
The All-American Rejects' 2005 effort "Move Along" spawned a number of radio-friendly hits that appealed to the Vans Warped tour crowd and mainstream listeners alike.
The All-American Rejects' 2005 effort "Move Along" spawned a number of radio-friendly hits that appealed to the Vans Warped tour crowd and mainstream listeners alike.
Long Distance
An old radio wives' tale says that a good ballad will carry an artist through the winter months—and up the charts.
An old radio wives' tale says that a good ballad will carry an artist through the winter months—and up the charts.
Sweet Thing
On the heels of his recent No. 1 "You Look Good in My Shirt," Keith Urban unleashes the first single from his currently untitled new studio album.
On the heels of his recent No. 1 "You Look Good in My Shirt," Keith Urban unleashes the first single from his currently untitled new studio album.
Live at Canterbury House 1968
Neil Young's "Archives" project is poised to become the new "Chinese Democracy," but the wait helps get gems like this out of his vault.
Neil Young's "Archives" project is poised to become the new "Chinese Democracy," but the wait helps get gems like this out of his vault.
Did You Wrong
After three years and three top 10 R&B hits as the lead vocalist for Pretty Ricky, Pleasure P is ready to fly solo.
After three years and three top 10 R&B hits as the lead vocalist for Pretty Ricky, Pleasure P is ready to fly solo.
Music From the Motion Picture Cadillac Records
The soundtrack to the film history of Chess Records falls somewhere between a dawn-of-rock'n'roll tribute album and a new BeyoncÉ album...
The soundtrack to the film history of Chess Records falls somewhere between a dawn-of-rock'n'roll tribute album and a new BeyoncÉ album...
Dozing Green (English lyrics)
In 2006 the Japanese fivesome Dir en grey made a run at the United States that caused a minor sensation in clubs, selling out Los Angeles' Wiltern Theatre and New York's Avalon within hours.
In 2006 the Japanese fivesome Dir en grey made a run at the United States that caused a minor sensation in clubs, selling out Los Angeles' Wiltern Theatre and New York's Avalon within hours.
Speaking Louder Than Before
In six short years, Camp has earned three gold albums and five Dove Awards, becoming one of the industry's most respected talents. He once again proves why on this latest disc.
In six short years, Camp has earned three gold albums and five Dove Awards, becoming one of the industry's most respected talents. He once again proves why on this latest disc.
Don't Call Me Baby
The Canadian R&B chanteuse Kreesha Turner's first single, "Bounce With Me," blanketed such hit TV shows as "Entourage," "Gossip Girl," "Ugly Betty" and "Desperate Housewives."
The Canadian R&B chanteuse Kreesha Turner's first single, "Bounce With Me," blanketed such hit TV shows as "Entourage," "Gossip Girl," "Ugly Betty" and "Desperate Housewives."
Uroboros
Seven albums on, this Japanese alternative metal quintet keeps pitting the psyche's primordial ooze against alluring melodies, demonstrating man's internal conflict between dark and light.
Seven albums on, this Japanese alternative metal quintet keeps pitting the psyche's primordial ooze against alluring melodies, demonstrating man's internal conflict between dark and light.
Moonwink
For a band whose breakout record, 2005's "Nice and Nicely Done," was so ambitious and deliciously snarky that it included three guitarists and a choir of kazoos, the bar is set higher than usual for a follow-up.
For a band whose breakout record, 2005's "Nice and Nicely Done," was so ambitious and deliciously snarky that it included three guitarists and a choir of kazoos, the bar is set higher than usual for a follow-up.
Day by Day
Man does not live by polyrhythms alone—although Femi Kuti and his 17-piece Positive Force sure make it sound like a pleasing proposition.
Man does not live by polyrhythms alone—although Femi Kuti and his 17-piece Positive Force sure make it sound like a pleasing proposition.
Live at the Orange Peel
This quintet, based in Asheville, N.C., has essentially created the intersection of West African traditional music and American rock.
This quintet, based in Asheville, N.C., has essentially created the intersection of West African traditional music and American rock.
