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Tuesdays are big in entertainmentville: Not only do all the new DVD releases hit Netflix, but new music also pours into stores, including iTunes. So I take a spin through each week's iTunes music releases and pick out some albums and tracks worthy of a download. In addition to my selections below you can download new albums from Pink and Snow Patrol. Here's what's on my list this week: The Read more
Need to dial up something new on your headphones to get you through Monday? I know I've had a hankering for some new music, and today we're in luck: New albums from The Cure and Snow Patrol are streaming online now. Snow Patrol's new album, A Hundred Million Suns, is streaming on the band's MySpace page. (If it doesn't start for you right away, click the album cover on the left-hand side of the Read more
We have to wait until May 4 to see Spider-Man 3, but here's something you can watch to pass the time. Snow Patrol has just released an adorable music video for "Signal Fire," the band's contribution the Spider-Man 3 Soundtrack, which comes out May 1. The super-indie compilation also features the Yeah Yeah Yeahs, the Killers, and the Flaming Lips. In this charmingly unflashy video, the Spidey Read more
The song that played over the final scenes of "The Black Donnellys" on Monday apparently wasn't the original choice for that spot. There are two versions of the ending floating around right now: one that aired on Monday and features Snow Patrol's "Open Your Eyes" over the climactic scenes, and one from the original, unaired pilot with Arcade Fire's "Rebellion (Lies)" playing instead. After Read more
Saint Patrick's Day is approaching, and you can jump-start the celebration with an Irish playlist, complete with Celtic folk, Irish rock classics, and contemporary hits. For good measure, I've thrown a recognizable Irish bar jig — I mean, an Irish playlist wouldn't be complete without one! So before you toss back your overflowing green beer, celebrate Irish culture by playing some famous tunes Read more
Whether you loved it or loathed it, there's no denying that the Grey's Anatomy musical event gave us plenty to talk about. The episode showcased songs that have been featured on (and in a few cases, made popular by) the series, but some songs were more recognizable than others. It's hard to forget scenes like Denny's death ("Chasing Cars") or Meredith's bomb encounter ("Breathe (2 AM)"), but Read more
I've had a lot of questions about the upcoming musical episode of Grey's Anatomy since the idea's inception. Namely: Will the tunes be original? Who will be singing the songs? And most importantly, how are the numbers going to be worked into the script? Well today I've got a video sneak peek for you that helps with a lot of these mysteries. Read more
