Love It or Leave It: TV on the Radio Covering Bowie's "Heroes"


Updated 01/29/09 11:13 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 4 comments

Love It or Leave It: TV on the Radio Covering Bowie's "Heroes"

Normally, I'm nowhere near as fond of a cover as I am of the original song (few people are, I'd wager). Usually they just sound like cheap knockoffs. So I expected little of TV on the Radio's cover of David Bowie's "Heroes," and maybe that's partially why I liked it so much. It's different from Bowie's but familiar enough to not destroy the memory of the original. Also, I'm intrigued by the fact Read more

Link Time! 9/16


Updated 09/17/08 8:02 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 7 comments

Link Time! 9/16

What if silent film enjoyed a revival? Which modern actors would do well with this format? — FilmExperience I might like this post about Bonnie Hunt's new talk show more than I would like the show itself. — Popwatch Still trying to wrap my head around this TwilightMoms contest which rewarded women for cleaning their homes during the weeks leading up to the Breaking Dawn release. — MTV Read more

Link Time! 8/19


Updated 08/20/08 8:34 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 0 comments

Link Time! 8/19

They're not going to allow TV critics to screen the 90210 spinoff in advance, and at least one critic thinks this makes perfect sense. — Popwatch Bands based on Harry Potter and Twilight pave the road for future movie-inspired rockers. — MTV Movies Blog A new Danish sitcom, The Terror Cell, follows the lives of terrorists conspiring in Denmark. Yeah, sitcom. — CitizenSugar Anna Faris has Read more

Scarlett Johansson's Album Might Actually Be Good


Updated 04/20/08 9:33 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 26 comments

Scarlett Johansson's Album Might Actually Be Good

When I first heard that Scarlett Johansson was recording an album of Tom Waits covers, I didn't quite know what to think. Sure, she proved she could sing when she joined Jesus and Mary Chain onstage at Coachella, but Waits's music seemed like an odd — and challenging — choice for the actress. Now, Pitchfork has revealed some new details about the album, and it actually sounds quite Read more

Adult Swim Gives Away Free, Awesome Music


Updated 05/26/07 1:15 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 5 comments

Adult Swim Gives Away Free, Awesome Music

I still associate Adult Swim more with off-color, late-night cartoons than with indie rock. That may change, however, if Warm & Scratchy is any indication. The free, downloadable album is stocked full of new, rare or exclusive tracks from The Good, The Bad and the Queen, TV on the Radio, Les Savy Fav, Broken Social Scene and 10 other awesome bands. I'm not sure if this is a promotion for a Read more

Wrap-Up: BuzzSugar's Top 20 Albums of 2006


Updated 01/03/07 3:16 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 8 comments

Wrap-Up: BuzzSugar's Top 20 Albums of 2006

Not every year can be a great year for music, and 2006 was just okay. It didn't help that this year was sandwiched between 2005—which gave us great albums by Kanye West, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, and Sufjan Stevens—and 2007, which promises new releases from Wilco, Arcade Fire, and Timbaland. Thankfully, I managed to scour enough of the year's music to bring you BuzzSugar's Top 20 Albums of Read more

BuzzSugar's Top Albums of 2006: Part IV


Updated 12/29/06 1:14 PM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 1 comment

BuzzSugar's Top Albums of 2006: Part IV

Not every year can be a great year for music, and 2006 was just okay. It didn't help that this year was sandwiched between 2005—which gave us great albums by Kanye West, Clap Your Hands Say Yeah, and Sufjan Stevens—and 2007, which promises new releases from Wilco, Arcade Fire, and Timbaland. While choosing my Top 10 for the year was a cinch, coming up with the bottom 10 was tough. Thankfully, Read more

Pandora's CES Product Domination


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Pandora Car, Refrigerator, Blu-ray Player, and TV at CES

Despite an uptick in competition (ahem, Spotify) Pandora isn't budging in its quest for online radio domination, as seen in the dozens of products they're embedded in at CES this year. Cars are the theme this year, as they announced 23 automotive partnerships for 2012. Can we expect a Pandora system in every new car sold now? Just about. Look to BMW, Mini, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, GMC, Read more

Crosley Brings Retro Flare to CES


Updated 01/16/12 11:56 AM · Posted by · 1 comment

Retro Vinyl Record Players From Crosley

We're just getting started in the CES 2012 expo hall, and companies have to bring a certain je ne se quois to gain attention. Standing apart from all the futuristic cameras and sleek TV sets, there was retro-inspired Crosley. With a booth full of vinyl players, iPod docs, and bluetooth radios, it was a nice change of pace. Check out all that Crosley has to offer in the way of music enjoyment, Read more

What Is the Best Indie Rock Album of 2011?


Updated 12/04/11 3:05 AM · Posted by BuzzSugar · 0 comments

Best Indie Albums of 2011

This year had lots of great music releases, though some of us gravitated away from the mainstream and toward indie artists. If you got into a lesser-known album this year, we want to hear which one was your favorite. Did you like the new albums from seasoned artists like Beirut or TV on the Radio, or did you fall in love with the debut of a brand-new act, like Cults or James Blake? Vote now on Read more