We caught up with Gavin DeGraw on the red carpet at this afternoon's American Music Awards in LA. Gavin gushed about some of his tourmates including Colbie Caillat and Andy Grammer and talked about his upcoming projects. Check it out and watch the American Music Awards at 8 p.m EST/PST on ABC!
Tuesdays are big in entertainmentville: not only do all the new DVD releases hit Netflix, but new music also pours into stores. So I take a spin through each week's music releases and pick out some albums and tracks worthy of a download. If you're anywhere near a Target, Prince's new albums (a three-CD project) are now available exclusively at the retailer. Here are today's selections:
Jazz it up: I really love Diana Krall, and on many occasions, her deep, gorgeous voice is exactly what my life needs to have playing in the background. Today she's released a new collection that includes covers of songs by artists like Al Green and jazz standards once tackled by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald. I'm really enjoying her versions of "Walk on By" and "Too Marvelous For Words."
Now that "Young Folks" just got out of your head: Here comes Peter Bjorn & John with more catchy tunes! This new release by the Swedish trio isn't as folksy as the previous album and has a lot of synthesizer going on instead. I'm liking it but not totally in love yet — just need to take more listens. Check out "Nothing to Worry About," and "It Don't Move Me" for a taste of what PB&J's sound is all about these days.
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Tuesdays are big in entertainment-ville: Not only do all the new DVD releases hit Netflix, but new music also pours into stores, including iTunes. So starting today, I'll be taking a spin through each week's iTunes music releases and picking out some albums and tracks worthy of a download. Some inaugural selections:
Calling all cool cats: The Last Shadow Puppets is a side project band of Alex Turner from Arctic Monkeys and Miles Kane from The Rascals. Their album is smooth and reminded one iTunes commenter of James Bond, which I think is right on. Their album topped British charts and I personally will be downloading the entire thing.
Elvis! No, the other Elvis.: Elvis Costello and the Imposters have a new album out called Momofuku, and it's already a hit with his fans and critics alike. Check out the single No Hiding Place if you want a taste of why people love the guy.
The guy who sang that One Tree Hill song: Gavin DeGraw is back with a self-titled album full of songs in the same style that made him somewhat of a hit-maker a couple of years ago. His sound falls somewhere between easy listening and contemporary rock, and if you're looking for something mellow, this new album's for you.
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