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Green Day Makes a Statement with ‘Saviors’: Album Review

Above image via Rolling Stone By Josh McCann A new Green Day album is exactly what America needed right now. In the age of polarizing politics, climate change, and sky-high student debt—fans wanted an album to turn up and rock out. Enter the bands 14th LP. It’s their best since American Idiot. Saviors is a major statement in the bands illustrious career. The powerful lead … Continue reading Green Day Makes a Statement with ‘Saviors’: Album Review

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Who will win Best Song at the 2024 Golden Globes? Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Ryan Gosling, and more.

Above Image via Billboard Magazine Awards season is here! The Golden Globes kick things off January 7th, 2024 on CBS. It’s usually more entertaining than other award shows because the nominees and presenters drink during the show. Anyway, the best song category is stacked: Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Ryan Gosling, Jack Black, Bruce Springsteen, and Lenny Kravitz. Here’s a rundown of each song, along with … Continue reading Who will win Best Song at the 2024 Golden Globes? Billie Eilish, Dua Lipa, Ryan Gosling, and more.

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All these things with The Killers: From hearing them in 2004 to covering their epic concert in 2023

Above image via Facebook: The Killers By Josh McCann Earlier this month, The Killers released “Rebel Diamonds,” a greatest hits package celebrating 20 years as a band. In honor of that milestone, I decided to write about my experiences and memories with their music. This past year I was fortunate enough to cover their show in Pittsburgh. Here’s a behind-the-scenes account of the amazing night … Continue reading All these things with The Killers: From hearing them in 2004 to covering their epic concert in 2023

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Cold War Kids mix indie rock, soul, and dance with new self-titled LP

Image via Facebook: Cold War Kids by Josh McCann On the Cold War Kids 10th LP, the band keeps it strong with driving indie rock songs and dance jams. The Cold War Kids have always had a special knack for being consistent. Every album garners at least a couple great singles that reach number one on Alt Nation (Sirius XM) and end up making the … Continue reading Cold War Kids mix indie rock, soul, and dance with new self-titled LP

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Boygenius: Their incredible 2023

image via Facebook: Boygenius By Josh McCann It’s safe to say that Boygenius had an amazing year! The trio recently received six Grammy noms, including album of the year. “The Record” has been out since March but it feels like it’s still gaining momentum. Whether you’re a hardcore fan or new to the music, here’s six of the biggest moments from their huge year! Rolling … Continue reading Boygenius: Their incredible 2023

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Dua Lipa is back with new single, “Houdini”!

Fresh off the success of her Barbie single, “Dance the night,” the global superstar is back with an awesome new song! “Houdini” is the first listen off of what looks to be a new record in 2024! She’s going to keep us levitating–she even has dark red hair now! After one listen you’ll want to play it again. The steady beats are very Dua-esque, with … Continue reading Dua Lipa is back with new single, “Houdini”!

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Gaslight Anthem begin a great new chapter with “History Books”

By Josh McCann When I first heard the Gaslight Anthem’s new single “Positive Charge ” back in April—I realized how much I’d missed this band. Has it really been 9 years since they released an album?! Their new record “History Books” is a fantastic return, marking a great new chapter for the New Jersey rock band. There’s hard rockers, awesome lyrics, quiet moments, and surprises. … Continue reading Gaslight Anthem begin a great new chapter with “History Books”

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Rolling Stones make a classic with ‘Hackney Diamonds’

By Josh McCann Sometimes an album announcement has me counting down the days until it’s released. This was the case for ‘Hackney Diamonds,’ the new album by one of my favorite bands ever, The Rolling Stones! The craziness started last month, when the band released their incredible new single “Angry.” The video features Sydney Sweeney in the back of a car while it drives through … Continue reading Rolling Stones make a classic with ‘Hackney Diamonds’

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Olivia Rodrigo’s Gutsy New Rock Record

On the singers sophomore album, she goes all out with crushing rock songs and powerful piano ballads. By Josh McCann You have to have guts to release this kind of record. Instead of going the pop route, the drivers license star keeps steering ahead, giving us a full fledged rock album! Olivia Rodrigo could have made a cool pop record, one that is safe and … Continue reading Olivia Rodrigo’s Gutsy New Rock Record

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Taylor Swift Gives Pittsburgh Her Best ERA

Josh McCann It was a night of amazing ERAs at Acrisure Stadium. On a picturesque Saturday night in Pittsburgh, Taylor Swift showed us why she’s the biggest and best pop star on the planet. And the crazy part? She. Keeps. Getting. Better. This was the second night in a row she played the stadium. Where do I begin?! Even now, sitting here hours after the … Continue reading Taylor Swift Gives Pittsburgh Her Best ERA

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