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SonicClash Handicaps the 2009 Grammy Awards: Viva La Coldplay!!

Was 2008 a mediocre year for rock music? Judging from the nominees in Grammy’s rock categories, it’s pretty easy to think so. Almost no new artists are represented here. Even the alternative category is filled with veterans. Also, what’s up with the continued absence of a Female Rock vocal category. There are still quite a few rockin’ chicks out there. I’m surprised women’s groups haven’t protested this oversight!

Anyway, here are the categories…

Best Solo Rock Vocal […]

By Money Mike|February 5th, 2009|Award Shows, News, People|18 Comments

We Haven’t Stopped the Best-ofs Yet!: Drew’s Top Singles of ’08, Vol. 1

Damn you, “Hey Ya!”.

I’ve been perusing lists much like the one i’m about to write, partially to give me ideas (such lists have a handy way of reminding you of early-year stuff you forgot about), partially to see if i could jack someone’s philosophical musings on whatever explosive mega-single has managed to capture the hearts of the critical and the commercial masses alike—see, there’s always one, and has been since “Hey Ya!”. In chronological order, […]

By Andrew Ratliff|January 8th, 2009|News|12 Comments

New Music In Stores & Online: 6-10-08: Li’l Wayne, My Morning Jacket, Alanis Morissette and More!!

A little something for everyone coming out today. No matter what you like, chances are you’ll find something interesting. Here are the highlights:

Li’l Wayne “The Carter III”: THIS is the guy who’s supposed to save hip-hop? Although I don’t find him as annoying as someone who grew up listening to Rakim and Big Daddy Kane should, I also don’t get what the big to-do is about him. Sure, he has an interesting wheeze of a […]

By Pop Rock Nation|June 10th, 2008|Reviews|12 Comments