If there had to be any trend from my top 10 albums from 2012, the word of the year would be "lean." I admire the understated displays of self-editing. Fiona Apple's album didn't have a note or breath wasted;...
Coming up with a Top 10 list always feels like a fool’s errand. It’s impossible to listen to all the music that I want to, so any list always has to come with the caveat that these were the songs that stuc...
It was a strong year for music with artists old and new making music that resonated deeply. Below are my top 10 albums of the year along with another 10 that could have been contenders. To see my Top 10 singles, go he...
This year, like so many years before it, was overflowing with reality TV. But, amidst the usual screaming Housewives and singing competitions, a new niche really took hold in a substantive way. Yes, 2012 was the year ...
Creators behind our favorite commercials and advertisements know that one of the best ways to sell their product is to have a memorable or decent song soundtracking it. This year, some bands earned bigger&nb...
Trailers for video games lately have taken a turn from pure-adrenaline house music or thuggish rock to the cerebral, or creepily peaceful.
No matter your musical taste, Summer 2012 doubtless has a concert tour to suit your fancy. Partial to slick pop confectionery? Madonna and/or boy band One Direction should be right up your alley. An old school ro...
Last week, after already podcasting on it, I posted my Top 10 TV Shows of 2012 in friendly video format.
In case you've forgotten:
1) "Mad Men"
2) "Louie"
3) "On Freddie Ro...
It's a list of songs from 2012, kids. Let's just have fun.
The crossover between my best songs and best albums list includes Miguel, Japandroids, Emeli Sande, Frank Ocean, Killer Mike and... that's it.
To check out ...
So, remember all that excitement over "The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey" being filmed and projected at 48 frames per second? Yep, it's been crickets ever since "The Hobbit" hit theaters in D...
