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‘Stark Raving Black’ Full of Laughs

Joshua O'Connell — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:40:00 UT

There are moments that are satisfyingly Black, but like some of his more recent efforts there tend to be a few overarching themes throughout the CD, as opposed to smaller, more compartmentalized pieces.

Tags: 2010, 37-12, LATE JUNE

It’s Not Easy Being a Queen

Terri Schlichenmeyer — Fri, 25 Jun 2010 16:35:00 UT

It’s good to be Queen, but it’s hard, too. Everybody expects perfection. Letting your hair down (literally) is often forbidden. Doing the “pretend like you’re icing a cake in the air” wave makes sore arms and impressive biceps.

Tags: 2010, 37-12, LATE JUNE

With ‘Pulse,’ Braxton Returns to Form

Joshua O'Connell — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:30:00 UT

After contending with health issues that almost stopped her from performing, Braxton’s triumphant return, “Pulse,” arrives May 4.

Tags: 2010, 37-08, LATE APRIL

'Lessons' from Hunter Valentine

Joshua O'Connell — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:25:00 UT

Rock fans will find a hidden gem in Hunter Valentine’s latest effort, “Lessons from the Late Night,” a new EP surfacing stateside on May 11.

A Successful, Campy Trip to ‘Vegas’

Terri Schlichenmeyer — Fri, 30 Apr 2010 16:20:00 UT

In the book “Divas Las Vegas” by Rob Rosen, an old relic could mean trouble anew.

Tags: 2010, 37-08, LATE APRIL

Adam Lambert Mixes Things Up

Joshua O'Connell — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:25:00 UT

Now that Adam Lambert’s been on the scene a bit, it’s time for the music to be stretched and pulled. “Remixes” is the first such effort.

Tags: 2010, 37-07, EARLY APRIL

Recent British Times for History Buffs

Terri Schlichenmeyer — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 16:20:00 UT

In the new book “Our Times: The Age of Elizabeth II” by A.N. Wilson, you’ll get a feel for what it’s like to have such a job. In other words, it’s not easy being Queen.

Tags: 2010, 37-07, EARLY APRIL

Top Ten Q&A with The Freemasons

Joshua Miller — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:30:00 UT

The Freemasons consists of producers Russell Small and James Wiltshire and have remixed songs for the biggest names in music!

Tags: 2010, 37-06, LATE MARCH

Goldfrapp Dives 'Head First' Into Album

Joshua O'Connell — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:25:00 UT

With “Head First,” Goldfrapp returns to a more dance-based pop as compared to their fourth album, “Seventh Tree,” which had been a slower take.

Tags: 2010, 37-06, LATE MARCH

You Won’t Forget This ‘Alamo’

Terri Schlichenmeyer — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:20:00 UT

Hiding can be life-saving necessary. It can be life-or-death. It can be a means to revenge, as you’ll see in the new novel “Forgetting the Alamo, or, Blood Memory” by Emma Perez.

Tags: 2010, 37-06, LATE MARCH