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What Is the Best Rock Album of 2010?

BuzzSugar — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 11:38:45 PST

We've been discussing the best hip-hop albums, pop tunes, and indie music, but 2010 was also a great year to rock out. Which of these rock albums was your favorite one to play your air guitar along with?

Don't forget to vote on all of my Best of 2010 polls!

What to Download: New Music This Week

BuzzSugar — Tue, 14 Sep 2010 14:30:09 PDT

Check your watch: it's time to rock out! Today's new Tuesday music releases are all about rock bands, including a longtime staple, an indie one-of-a-kind, and a lead singer gone solo. Check out the albums and tracks I've deemed worth the download, and if these aren't your cup of tea, there's also new music from Chromeo and The Walkmen.

Weezer, Hurley
The lowdown: Rivers Cuomo and the boys find a home on a new indie label with this rock and pop-punk mix that shows they're out to have fun. It's still a far cry from Pinkerton but a welcome relief following messy Raditude.
Choice tracks: "Memories"
"Smart Girls"
"Time Flies"
Download this album if you: Need some tunes for your next house party.

Brandon Flowers, Flamingo
The lowdown: The Killers's front man Brandon Flowers forges his own path on his debut solo album, taking the band's rock anthems down a notch with more low-key songs and fewer commercial hits.
Choice tracks: "Crossfire"
"Jilted Lovers & Broken Hearts"
"Hard Enough"
Don't download this album if you: Are expecting it to sound exactly like The Killers.

See the release from Of Montreal when you

Of Montreal, False Priest
The lowdown: Idiosyncratic but poppy indie band Of Montreal releases its 10th album, a collection of upbeat, avant-garde tracks, some quirkily romantic, and some flat-out wacky.
Choice tracks: "I Feel Ya' Strutter"
"Coquet Coquette"
"Sex Karma"
Download this album if you: Are ready for your iPod to get a little freaky-deaky.

Fall 2010 Album Preview: Buzz's Picks

BuzzSugar — Sat, 11 Sep 2010 08:45:00 PDT

Ready for a new exciting season of entertainment? I've got you up to speed on the Fall movies to look forward to (see parts one and two here), and now I want to focus on music. There's a ton of great new albums coming your way in the next few months, so I've gone through them to tell you which ones I'm looking forward to most!

Link Time - Um . . . Keanu Reeves Lands a New Movie Role

BuzzSugar — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 13:30:41 PDT

Keanu Reeves to star in the indie-drama Generation Um . . . - Collider
Weezer's new video for "Memories" features the delinquents of Jackass - HitFix
Will Smith's daughter lands a record deal with Jay-Z's Roc Nation label - New York Times
Two Rocky Horror stars are signed on for Glee's tribute episode - E! Online
Yikes! The Saw 3D trailer - Slash Film
Take a look at this first clip from Passion Play (Megan Fox sprouts wings!) - Movieline
5 funny website-inspired books - GeekSugar
Roger Ebert brings in new critics for a revamped At the Movies - Cinematical
The best 3D family flicks of 2010 - Moviefone

A Geek Girl's Weekend Playlist

GeekSugar — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:45:32 PDT

A good friend of mine is celebrating her birthday this week, and I've been tasked to make a geek-inspired playlist for the party. Since I already put together a list of the 10 geekiest songs on the radio, I've got a good head start. But besides recent hits from Lady Gaga, Beyonce, and Jay-Z, I know I'll have to reach a bit further into the archives for more geek-inspired songs. Take a listen to my finished mix when you read more.

Link Time - Jane Lynch to Host Saturday Night Live

BuzzSugar — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 13:30:26 PDT

Jane Lynch headlines an episode of SNL next season - Movieline
Weezer earns points with Lost fans: Hurley is their album cover! - Spinner
Ethan Hawke signs on to play violin for A Late Quartet - MTV Movies Blog
Bryan Cranston will reportedly join Drive, opposite Ryan Gosling - Film School Rejects
Watch Dylan McDermott let his freak flag fly as "The Douche" - TrèsSugar
Pink's new music video, starring a tiny Carey Hart - Vulture
Cillian Murphy to star opposite Amanda Seyfried and Justin Timberlake in I'm.mortal - PopWatch
Zach Gilford joins new Shonda Rhimes series, Off the Map - Ausiello Files
Fox's The Good Guys tries to lure in more female viewers - Deadline

Weezer Has a New Tune to Get You Pumped For the World Cup

BuzzSugar — Fri, 11 Jun 2010 14:30:35 PDT

Excited that the World Cup kicks off today? Well, you're not the only one. Rivers Cuomo and the rest of the Weezer guys are such die-hard soccer fans that they came up with a new song just to cheer on the US men's national team. Called "Represent," the song has lyrics like "I work my bones beyond my limit just to have half a chance" and "You represent your family." Are you ready for some football?

To hear it, just

Link Time! Bonnaroo Announces Its 2010 Lineup

BuzzSugar — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 13:00:34 PST

Jay-Z and Weezer are among the acts revealed for Bonnaroo 2010 - Music Mix
Is the Superman franchise getting a second life? - Cinematical
Mad Men-themed Valentines! - Vulture
Check out Lil Wayne's goodbye to fans before leaving for prison today - Rap-Up
Minka Kelly lands a comedy pilot for CBS - Ausiello Files
MGMT will release their sophomore album, Congratulations, on April 13 - Spin
Download the mix tape for HBO's How to Make It in America - On Smash
The White Stripes are peeved over the use of their music for an Air Force Super Bowl ad - Stereogum
Tim Robbins joins the cast of The Green Lantern - Moviefone
MTV drops "music television" from its logo - Flavorwire
Lots of photos from the LA premiere of Valentine's Day! - PopSugar

Link Time! So You Think You Can Dance Likes Adam Lambert

BuzzSugar — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:30:03 PST

ABC may be miffed at Adam Lambert, but Fox has booked him to perform on the season finale of So You Think You Can Dance - E! Online
Weezer cancels their tour due to Rivers Cuomo's bus accident - HitFix
Elisha Cuthbert is joining ABC's The Forgotten - The Futon Critic
In business news, Apple takes on music service Lala.com - GeekSugar
The Associated Press lists its top 10 TV shows of the decade - New York Times
The series finale of Monk broke records for the most viewers ever for a cable drama - TV.com
New Smashing Pumpkins, "A Song For a Son" - Spinner
The classic tale of The Nutcracker is being turned into a live-action adventure film - Cinematical
The upcoming TV comedy Rex Is Not Your Lawyer gets Jerry O'Connell - Inside TV
The top 10 comedies of 2009 - Moviefone
Billboard names Daniel Powter's "Bad Day" the One Hit Wonder of the decade - Rock & Roll Daily

What to Download: New Music Today

BuzzSugar — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:30:32 PST

New DVD and music releases are the perk of Tuesdays, and today's album picks are fresh, fun, and guaranteed to liven up your iPod. I've checked out today's new music and have some advice for what's worth the download.

Don't stop partying: I'll resist doing a full-on album review for Weezer's Raditude; it's tempting, because I've always been a fan and have much to say about the band's transformation over the last 15 years. That said, if I forget about how lyrically deep Weezer used to be, I can enjoy the band for what it is now: a group of guys who write catchy, rocking party songs. I'm definitely enjoying this album way more than the last two simply for the fun factor; first single "(If You're Wondering If I Want You To) I Want You To" is permanently stuck in my head and I don't mind. "Let It All Hang Out," with lyrics written by Jermaine Dupri, is exactly what you should blast at your next party when you're worried no one's having a good time; and continuing with the obvious theme here is "Can't Stop Partying" with Lil Wayne guest-rapping.

Ultimate TV karaoke If you're obsessed with Glee already, you may want to get your hands on the show's first soundtrack, Glee - The Music, Vol. 1. The offerings on the album are songs that have been on the season so far, plus a few from the next episode. "Don't Stop Believin'," the first song that captured the country's attention, is worth having (especially to remind you that for every awkward Mr. Schu rap, there's a gem like this). There's also the goosebump-inducing "Somebody to Love." Finally, there's one I'm especially excited about that has yet to air: Artie's slowed-down version of Billy Idol's "Dancing With Myself," where the oft-overlooked glee club member finally gets his own episode and electrifying solo.

Hear one more new release when you

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America's country idol: Country cutie Carrie Underwood is back with another disc of songs, Play On, that utilize her sweet voice to tell you she's not a doormat. Her first single, "Cowboy Casanova," warns ladies of players in 10-gallon hats; this infectious tune will probably be dominating the radio the rest of the year. Another catchy tale of heartbreak you're sure to hear a lot of is "Quitter," but I prefer the more uplifting title track "Play On," which showcases Underwood's pipes rather than her sassy attitude.