Posts Tagged ‘rock music’

Reimagining ‘American Idol’ After Simon Cowell
Some free ideas for “American Idol” producers on how to improve the show before a judge ever lays eyes on a contestant. See the original post:  Reimagining ‘American Idol’ After Simon Cowell
Arts & Leisure Preview: The Arcade Fire, a Thriving Throwback
The Arcade Fire has thrived in the digital age, but it takes its inspiration from the era of album rock. Read the rest here: Arts & Leisure Preview: The Arcade Fire, a Thriving Throwback
Music: Girl Pop’s Lady Gaga Makeover
A music festival associated with singer-songwriters recedes as Lady Gaga’s flashy progeny ride high. Read more here:  Music: Girl Pop’s Lady Gaga Makeover
Music Review: At Maxwell’s, Deer Tick Delivers Raw Country and Rock
At Maxwell’s in Hoboken on Monday, Deer Tick played a handful of songs from its “Black Dirt Sessions” and some covers. Original post:  Music Review: At Maxwell’s, Deer Tick Delivers Raw Country and Rock
Music Review: Latin Alternative Music Conference: Politics and Hybrids
The Latin Alternative Music Conference, which runs through Saturday, strives to bring its loosely defined music to a wider audience. Read the original here:  Music Review: Latin Alternative Music Conference: Politics and Hybrids
Critics’ Choice: New CDs: New music from Alejandro Escovedo, 3OH!3, Kylie Minogue
New music from Alejandro Escovedo, 3OH!3, Kylie Minogue and Careful. Read the rest here:  Critics’ Choice: New CDs: New music from Alejandro Escovedo, 3OH!3, Kylie Minogue
Music: Revisiting ‘Main St.,’ Rethinking the Myth
A reissue of “Exile on Main St.,” the Rolling Stones’ 1972 album, is steeped in questions, not nostalgia. Original post: Music: Revisiting ‘Main St.,’ Rethinking the Myth
Ronnie James Dio, Black Sabbath Vocalist, Dies at 67
Mr. Dio’s powerful, semioperatic vocal style and attachment to demonic imagery made him a mainstay of the heavy metal genre. Excerpt from: Ronnie James Dio, Black Sabbath Vocalist, Dies at 67
Peter Steele of Heavy Metal Band Type O Negative, Dies at 48
Mr. Steele was the singer, bassist and chief songwriter for the heavy metal band Type O Negative. More here:  Peter Steele of Heavy Metal Band Type O Negative, Dies at 48
Music Review | High on Fire: High on Fire, Metal Trio, Blasting the Blender
High on Fire, the metal trio from Oakland, Calif., is a concentrate of hard rock: barreling, droning, needling, barking. View post: Music Review | High on Fire: High on Fire, Metal Trio, Blasting the Blender