Rudy FosterNPR Music's 50 Favorite Albums Of 2014verified_publisherNPRWas the music of 2014 heavier than usual, or is it just us? When the staff of NPR Music and our member station partners gather to collect our favorite albums of the year, we don't start out with a theme. We don't intend to come to an absolute consensus. We begin with questions: What do you hold …
Rudy FosterPeople Still Buy Music: Everyone’s still into the Frozen soundtrackverified_publisherThe A.V. Club - Marah EakinThe Frozen soundtrack is about to meet the Titanic soundtrack on the Billboard charts like a giant, Disney-owned iceberg. According to the music publication, the Frozen soundtrack is on pace to top this week’s Billboard 200, giving the record its fifth straight week at No. 1. The last soundtrack to …
Rudy FosterThe story of Once’s Best Song win reads like a fairy taleverified_publisherThe A.V. Club - Josh ModellIn Hear This, A.V. Club writers sing the praises of songs they know well—some inspired by a weekly theme and some not, but always songs worth hearing. This week, in anticipation of the Oscars, we’re going through some of our favorite Best Song winners. Glen Hansard is one of those guys who can sing …
Rudy FosterBehold, a map of each state’s favorite (maybe non-local) musical artistverified_publisherThe A.V. Club - Marah EakinLast week, a Redditor made a chart that matched up 250 of America’s top selling artists with their states of origin. The results were a little surprising, in that no one remembered that John Denver was from New Mexico, but not that groundbreaking. This week, another chart has arrived to shake …
Rudy FosterMartin Garrix and Firebeatz Preview "Helicopter" | Your EDMyouredm.com - Your EDM StaffTwo artists who never tire in releasing action packed records, Martin Garrix and Firebeatz are here with new anthem "Helicopter". While no release …