German-Canadian singer-songwriter Alice Merton isn’t afraid to get a little personal in her music, though it may not be in the way one might think. At the start of her career, she joined forces with h…
From the Record Crate: Britney Spears: “…Baby One More Time” (1999)
Before Britney Spears was a pop icon, she was just a girl from Louisiana looking for a chance to sing. Her mother’s intuition, the advice of a family friend, and a great demo earned her a solo deal wi…
A look back at Halloween (1978) and Halloween H20: 20 Years Later (1998)
Horror franchises are, for the most part, plagued by villains who just won’t stay dead–and Halloween’s Michael Myers is no exception. Formerly known–and credited–only as “The Shape,”…
Album Review: Matt Nathanson – “Sings His Sad Heart”
Singer-songwriter Matt Nathanson isn’t afraid to share his feelings with you, for better or worse. Known for his platinum single “Come On Get Higher,” his blend of rock, folk, and pop, and his appreci…
Album Review: Plain White T’s – “Parallel Universe”
If you turned the radio on at all in 2007, chances are you’ve come across the Plain White T’s. After working their way through the suburbs of Chicago and the city’s underground music scene, the Plain …
From the Record Crate: Lady Gaga – “The Fame” (2008)
With six studio albums, nine headlining tours, and an upcoming role in the most recent reboot of A Star is Born under her belt, it’s fascinating to remember Lady Gaga’s start as a straight-up dancepop…
Album Review: Halestorm – “Vicious”
Hard rock group Halestorm has built quite the career for themselves over the past few years–the type of career that comes with heavy expectations for a new release. Originally a family band (no …