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Dua Lipa’s ‘Radical Optimism’ is a fantastic fun vibe meant for summer

by Josh McCann Above Image via Facebook: Dua Lipa Dua Lipa’s third album Radical Optimism couldn’t come at a better time. The beginning of summer! This album is going to be played in backyards and pools and dance floors, through all the heat waves. Because summer isn’t a time for depressing pop ballads. Thank you Dua! This is Dua’s first album since she became the … Continue reading Dua Lipa’s ‘Radical Optimism’ is a fantastic fun vibe meant for summer

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Taylor Swift’s “So High School” is one of the best tracks off of her excellent new double LP “The Tortured Poets Department”

By Josh McCann Above Photo via Facebook: Taylor Swift Taylor Swift’s “The Tortured Poets Department” is filled with great songs, from “I can love with a broken heart” to “Guilty as Sin,” but one song is my early fav—“So High School.” Out of the 31 tracks (13 backwards), there’s something soo good about “So High School.” Okay, I was especially excited about this album since … Continue reading Taylor Swift’s “So High School” is one of the best tracks off of her excellent new double LP “The Tortured Poets Department”

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Alt Monthly: New songs, interviews, and a battle for the top spot

By Josh McCann The Alt Monthly edition for April is here! For this month, I decided to spotlight new music. These debuts stood out to me over the past month, courtesy of Advanced Placement. Let’s hope they get some rotation on Alt Nation! Before I get to the debuts, I’d like to mention all of the cool interviews lately on Alt Nation. Tatiana did a … Continue reading Alt Monthly: New songs, interviews, and a battle for the top spot

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Bryan Adams brings exciting show to PPG Paints Arena

by Josh McCann Bryan Adams played a very exciting show at PPG Paints Arena on Friday. “What a great audience you guys are,” he told the crowd, before breaking into “Summer of ‘69.” But let’s start from the beginning. The gates opened at 6:30pm as I walked into PPG. Fans of all ages filled the merch and concession lines. Parents, teenagers, college students, and grandparents. … Continue reading Bryan Adams brings exciting show to PPG Paints Arena

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Moments with Music (Week of February 19th)

Above image via Facebook: The Rolling Stones by Josh McCann This is the debut of my column, “Moments with Music,” where I’ll write about my experiences each week with…music! Could be any number of quick scenes: discovering a new song while driving, watching a band on a late night talk show, overhearing a classic on someone’s phone, playing my guitar to a song I grew … Continue reading Moments with Music (Week of February 19th)

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Alt Nation Monthly: New Songs And Current Favs For February

Above image via Facebook: Cage The Elephant By Josh McCann The Alt Nation Monthly is back for another round! This month features a plethora of new songs and established acts (welcome back!). As always, this article is inspired by Alt Nation (Sirius XM) aka the best station everrrr! Grab the snacks—let’s get to the songs. Bands Making Noise There’s something about new music during the … Continue reading Alt Nation Monthly: New Songs And Current Favs For February

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Best Super Bowl Halftime Shows (and my experiences watching them)

Above Image via Billboard by Josh McCann The Super Bowl halftime show has become the biggest gig for any artist. Last year 121 million watched (Billboard). This year, Usher takes the spotlight. As a huge sports fan, I’ve watched the big game since the early 90’s. Here’s a list of amazing performances, and those memories I had during the telecast. Sports Illustrated U2 (2002) America … Continue reading Best Super Bowl Halftime Shows (and my experiences watching them)

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Memorable Performances at the Grammy Awards (and my experiences watching them)

Above image via Billboard by Josh McCann The 2024 Grammys are packed with star power. The awards air February 4th on CBS. Taylor Swift, Olivia Rodrigo, Billie Eilish, Miley Cyrus, and Lana Del Rey will be there. Despite everyone’s opinion on the show, I’ve always been a loyal fan. I’ve watched it every year since the 90’s. I even had watch parties (ask my friends, … Continue reading Memorable Performances at the Grammy Awards (and my experiences watching them)

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