Life is hard. And it's not usually folk punk, with its political overtones, that brightens people's days. Yet, "No More Tears," a one-minute-and-two-second folk jam, makes me happy. It also makes me mindful of everyone around me and gives me a sense of...

This is how I imagine the conversation went between the members of emo/pop/punk band Panic at the Disco, before the recording sessions for their sophomore album, "Pretty. Odd." Scene - A recording studio in Las Vegas Brandon Urie (lead singer): Hey guys,...

Cee-Lo and Danger Mouse must know something about music everyone else must have missed. The singer and producer who make up the duo Gnarls Barkley have managed to open ears and spin heads once again, this time with their brilliant sophomore album "The...

"Saturday Nights and Sunday Mornings" - Counting Crows Rating: 1 / 10 In 1996, the Counting Crows had a hit with their song "A Long December;" and because of that someone thinks they're good musicians. On their new album, "Saturday Nights and Sunday Mornings,"...

Up and coming local band Loose Lips Sink Ships invited me to sit in on a jam session/practice they were having to prep for Thursday's show at the House Café. Walking into bass player Steve Marek's house, I was greeted by the members of the band; Marek,...

"Consolers Of The Lonely" - The Raconteurs Rating: 9/10 With their sophomore album, The Raconteurs' narrative lyrics and attention-demanding instrumentals resolutely refuse to let "Consolers Of The Lonely" become background music. The first track plays...

Dear Comedy Central, For months now, you have been airing promos for the new Wednesday night lineup, featuring new "South Park" and Lewis Black's "Root of all Evil." "South Park" will surely be great. In fact, the first two episodes of the 12th season...

"Alex & Emma" (2003) Director Rob Reiner Starring Kate Hudson and Luke Wilson Synopsis Ever had writer's block? This witty romantic comedy centers on the character Alex (Wilson) and his attempt to create a masterpiece novel in 30 days. With loan sharks...

"The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" will soon be getting a pale transformation. After nearly 20 years since he took over Johnny Carson's job, Jay Leno will relinquish his hosting duties of the late-night hit in 2009, and give them to fellow late-night personality...

Starbusters hosted an experimental evening of comedy Tuesday night. Bikini Bob Comedy Productions, formed by comedian Nile Dean, took to the stage for purposes of amusement and laughter, and the acts were as diverse as the performers. Starting the show...

Dear Hollywood, To be quite blunt, I never really liked you. You were an OK acquaintance at times, but that doesn't dispute the fact that you always seemed to look for the worst in people and exploit it. For instance, you made us believe that Tom Cruise...

To listen to the track, click here. Track of the Day: "Detlef Schrempf" - Band of Horses From the album, "Cease to Begin" (2007) "Detlef Schrempf" is a truly entrancing song that can take many different meanings in the hearts and minds of its listeners....