I’ve never been a huge Shakira fan. Forget the “huge” part, I’ve never been a Shakira fan. She’s immensely popular worldwide, and I couldn’t quite figure out why – yes, she’s nice to look...

Metronomy’s last album “The English Riviera” propelled Joseph Mount and his band to the forefront of U.K.’s pop music in 2011. It contained pop gems like “The Look,” “Corinne” and “The...

Young Money, a sub-label under Cash Money Records, was formed in 2007, headed by Lil Wayne. YMCMB (Young Money Cash Money Billionaires) has been arguably the biggest label in hip-hop since 2008. “We...

“Little Red” is Kathleen Anne Brien, aka Katy B’s, second album, following the critically-acclaimed “On a Mission.” For those who are not familiar, Katy B is a 24-year-old British artist who...

Dutch rock band Within Temptation released their first album since 2011 earlier this month, called “Hydra.” This album brings in some outside talent, along with featuring the talents of the band that...

On January 28, Of Mice and Men released their third album, “Restoring Force.” The title is a reference to their last album, “The Flood.” In an interview with Big Cheese Magazine, front man Austin...

Young the Giant’s second album, Mind Over Matter, has been anticipated in a similar way as one might feel going on a date with someone you haven’t seen since high school.  Will you still find...

With Beyonce’s latest self-titled album, came an unprecedented occurrence. It wasn’t just like any other album release. There was no marketing through interviews on the music networks and no Rolling...

The latest album of the popular British boy band One Direction, “Midnight Memories,” was released on Nov. 25. Listening to this album, it seems that One Direction has moved on from songs that show...

Britney Spears’s new album “Britney Jean” elegantly demonstrates the breadth and depth of her talent as an artist. From the opening song, “Alien,” where she shares her feelings of isolation and...

Three years after “The Suburbs,” Arcade Fire comes back with a new double album, “Reflektor.” Those who thought “The Suburbs” was too boring and/or self-serious will be pleasantly surprised....

Move over posers. MGMT’s new self-titled album has officially dropped and it’s nothing like the first two. If you’re looking for some new songs that resemble “Time to Pretend” or “Kids”,...