The High Kings (Music Review)
by: GregVictor
*** ½ (out of 4)
Label: Universal Music Ireland
If it’s traditional Irish music with a fresh sound and a soulful delivery you’re after, then you want The High Kings. They are fast becoming known as the traditional Irish group for the 21st century. The High Kings are named after the legendary Kings who claimed lordship over [...]
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Norah Jones to release new album
On September 10, 2009 at 9:10 pm
Norah Jones is getting ready to release her fourth studio album since 2007’s Not Too Late. That last album was a huge success and even went double-platinum. The new album, called The Fall, will be released on November 17. It’s available for pre-order on Amazon.
The Fall will include collaborations with Ryan Adams, Okkervil River’s Will [...]
New Muse song: ‘Undisclosed Desires’
On September 9, 2009 at 4:31 am
It’s safe to say Muse is quickly becoming a Parcbench favorite, what with their freedom-lovin’, libertarian leanings (which Roy Antoun wrote about last week). Even Glenn Beck has expressed his affinity for the band. Their new album The Resistance is due for release on September 15th and is available for pre-order on Amazon.
About a week [...]
Jay-Z advances release date of “The Blueprint 3″ to Sept. 8 after album leak
On September 7, 2009 at 3:24 pm
There has been much hype surrounding Jay-Z’s upcoming album The Blueprint 3 which was originally scheduled to be released on Sept. 11. I find it a bit distasteful to pick such an ominous date for an album release so this advancement is welcomed.
After the album leaked online, it will now be released tomorrow Sept. 8. [...]
New episode of VH1’s Behind The Music on Sept. 10 (VIDEO)
On September 3, 2009 at 4:30 pm
I am terribly excited for this! This was the best show VH1 had and after it was canceled, VH1 has gone downhill with their horribly tacky reality TV shows. After announcing the comeback of Behind the Music back in March, VH1 is now getting ready to air the newest BtM episode since 2002. And who [...]
Malaysian government lifts Black Eyed Peas Muslim ban
On September 2, 2009 at 4:55 pm
Last week I wrote about the ridiculous ban the Malaysian government had imposed on Muslims who wanted to attend an upcoming Black Eyed Peas concert. The ban was due to Guinness’ sponsorship of the concert. Muslims are prohibited from consuming any alcoholic beverages under Islamic law.
Officials have now reversed that ban with the condition that [...]
Whitney Houston’s “I Look To You” (Music Review)
On at 9:00 am
Whitney Houston’s new album, “I Look To You” has finally been released (a day earlier than scheduled). Good thing I had a chance to listen to it over and over and over last weekend. Here’s the scoop:
So how is our champion doing these days? The vocal sprints and runs have been replaced by the sure [...]
Them Crooked Vultures announce tour dates
On September 1, 2009 at 11:50 pm
I wrote about the formation of this supergroup about a month ago. To refresh your memory, band members include Josh Homme (Queens Of The Stone Age), Dave Grohl (Foo Fighters), and John Paul Jones (Led Zeppelin). Uh, yes please! Now they’re getting ready to embark on their first official tour which kicks off October 1st [...]
Muse: Closet Libertarians?
On at 3:32 pm
On September 15th, Muse will be releasing their latest album The Resistance featuring 11 new tracks, three of which are part of a symphony written by singer Matthew Bellamy. The songs, as usual, are conspiracy driven, galaxy-influenced, and catchy as hell.
Only two of the tracks have been released thus far, “United States of Eurasia” and [...]
Parcbench Mixtape #2
On August 31, 2009 at 9:05 am
I promised at least one mixtape a week so here’s mixtape número dos. Again, no theme in particular — just a bunch of good stuff. If you have any suggestions for the next mixtape, let me know!
Right-click on link and save as mp3.
Note: All of the songs are hosted on other sites. No songs are [...]
Whitney’s Comeback: Didn’t She Almost Have It All?
On at 1:08 am
No legend ever likes the word “comeback.” Who wants to admit that no entertainer (no matter how much of a legend) can stop time? Like it or not, if you are a pop superstar you are on a constant treadmill that seems only to speed up. The best a star can do is try to [...]
New, Unreleased Elliott Smith Song
On August 28, 2009 at 2:17 pm
This is incredible! I’m a huge Elliott Smith fan and I probably would’ve liked any unreleased song by him. But this song is actually good. Scratch that, it’s great! I love it! The song is called “Grand Mal” and Smith probably recorded it during the XO sessions. The song was posted two days ago on [...]
Chris Brown: The Next Michael Jackson Or R. Kelly?
On at 8:05 am
Earlier this week, justice was meted out to formerly transcendent R&B singer Chris Brown in a case that left his former girlfriend, pop songbird Rihanna, battered and bruised in a February 8th altercation in Los Angeles. Brown was sentenced to five years probation and 180 days of community labor as part of a plea deal [...]
