Think MTV is all grown up? Think again. While this year marks the channel’s 25th anniversary, its premier event tonight — the MTV Video Music Awards — promises to be the channel’s edgiest yet. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: August 2006
Predictions: Chili Peppers Will Be Hot At MTV VMAs
The 2006 marks a year of dramatic change for the MTV Video Music Awards. Who will be the winners? Soundbytes columnist David Hyland gives us his picks. Continue reading
Review: LaMontagne Expands On Second Disc
After a spooky, acoustic-guitar-dominated debut that left many stroking their whiskers with interest, bearded folkie Ray LaMontagne has returned with a new album of augmented songs that refines his songs to broaden their appeal and increase their impact. Continue reading
Rock Stars Join Legions Starting Blogs
When they’re not busy recording masterpieces, playing to adoring crowds or creating fodder for tabloids, it appears a growing number of today’s rock stars are staking a claim in the blogosphere. Continue reading
Review: Thermals Deliver Another, Better Punk-Rock Salvo
A year ago, The Thermals were just another dime-a-dozen pop-punk group sullying the music’s already besmirched name — except that many critics fawned over their albums. However, it’s their new record that finally warrants the glowing press. Continue reading
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