Not just a fine songwriter and singer, Dina Regine also has a wide-ranging sensibility infused with the history of the great pop music of the past half century.
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Music Review: Sloan – ‘Commonwealth’
'Commonwealth' proves that Sloan has four skilled songwriters and instrumentalists with distinct tastes that keep the band atop the list of power pop bands.
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At long last, the sounds of Ireland's Pugwash are coming to the States, and it's about time.
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'Ghost Note Manifest' is a trio of interesting songs from aCr, one of which paints a very vivid scene.
Read More »I Shall Be Released: New Albums and Tours from Ariana Grande, One Direction, Mary J. Blige, U2, Seth MacFarlane and More
The fall season is upon us, and with it an onslaught of splashy new releases from marquee artists and labels clamoring for our attention.
Read More »Music Review: Maroon 5 – ‘V’
Maroon 5 uses 'V' to grab music elements from every walk of pop life and stamp it as their own. It's a tour through audio addiction.
Read More »Music Review: Backhand – ‘Through the Turbulence’
The Venezuela-based Backhand is a proficient prog rock ensemble that closely emulates their '70s inspirations.
Read More »Music Review: Ryan Adams – ‘Ryan Adams’
Ryan Adams' long-awaited follow-up to 'Ashes & Fire' features one of Tom Petty's Heartbreakers, but more importantly, it's got catchy pop rock gems that the likes of Petty and Paul Westerberg fans may dig.
Read More »Music DVD Review: Queen – ‘Live At The Rainbow ’74’
At one time Queen were one of the more kick-ass bands in rock and roll. Yes, "that" Queen.
Read More »I Shall Be Released: New Releases and Tours from Chick Corea, George Harrison, Sting, Minus the Bear and More
As Sting's musical 'The Last Ship' nears its Broadway premiere, the perennial pop star releases a live DVD of his own performances of the music.
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