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Katy Perry Performs 'Wide Awake' at Billboard Music Awards [VIDEO & PHOTOS]

Monday, May 21, 2012

It is the same song that she picked to use in promoting her upcoming 'Part of Me' 3D movie, which will hit the screens on July.

 

The 8 Ball 05.21.12: The Top 8 Alternative Acts

Sunday, May 20, 2012

The 8 Ball 05.21.12: The Top 8 Alternative Acts Posted by Jeremy Thomas on 05.21.2012 From Radiohead and Smashing Pumpkins to Weezer, R.E.M. and more, 411's Jeremy Thomas counts down the top 8 alternative acts of all-time! Welcome, one and all, to the 8 Ball in the Music Zone! I'm your host Jeremy Thomas and as always, I will be tackling a topic ... (more)

 

Music Review: Silversun Pickups - Neck of the Woods

Thursday, May 17, 2012

There is perhaps no other rock band whose music has been more misunderstood in the last seven years than that of alternative rockers Silversun Pickups. I previously addressed this at length in my review of the band's fine second effort Swoon , but in essence, what many critics think is a glaring Smashing Pumpkins influence in the band's music - fuzz-drenched guitars - is actually a My Bloody Valentine-inspired sound, according to statements made by lead singer/songwriter/guitarist Brian Aubert in countless interviews over the years.

 

Smashing Pumpkins Open Up About Oceania

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Smashing Pumpkin's new album, Oceania was originally due last September but will now reportedly be released on June 18 as part of their 44-song cycle, Teargarden By Kaleidyscope -- the first songs for which were released in 2009.

 

Ladyhawke Reveals What Gave Her So Much 'Anxiety'

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

It's been a long time since we last heard from Ladyhawke. The New Zealand synth-popper soared onto our radar back in 2009 with her supremely catchy self-titled debut , which was strong enough for us to peg her as one to watch .

 

Bill DeYoung - 05/12/2012

Friday, May 11, 2012

Here's what's going on today : Bay Street Theatre's production of the smash musical Rent opens tonight at 8. Comedian Kevin Hart is at the Johnny Mercer Theatre for two sold-out shows.

 

Tributes to Adam Yauch pour in from fellow artists

Wednesday, May 09, 2012

Russell Simmons, Madonna, Justin Timberlake, Lenny Kravitz, Moby, Sheryl Crow and rocker slash pay tribute to late Beastie Boys star.

 

Silversun Pickups: Neck of the Woods

Tuesday, May 08, 2012

It's 2012. Let's not go down the road of determining whether or not Silversun Pickups sounds like or doesn't sound like Smashing Pumpkins .

 

Silversun Pickups' 'Neck of the Woods' is complex

Monday, May 07, 2012

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Billy Corgan Speaks About Recording Experience for Upcoming Smashing Pumpkins Album

Saturday, May 05, 2012

Those familiar with Smashing Pumpkins' history know recording sessions behind the quartet's album were fraught with anger and resentment.