Music

I was lucky enough to receive a copy of Ashlyne Huff's promo disc from our friends at Cornerstone Promotion. The self-titled collection contains the first single, "Heart of Gold," from Ashlyne's upcoming album, along with four other tracks Read More

This collection, like Bear McCreary's other Battlestar Galactica soundtracks, is characterized by grand and emotionally driven arcs that expertly exemplify contemporary composition rather than the type of traditional orchestral pieces often used in Read More

Hard-rocking Finnish band HIM will take time out from preparing for their next U.S. tour to play Xbox LIVE Gold Members in Rock Band 2 on Thursday, March 25th. Band members will be available between 9:00-11:00pm EST (6:00-8:00pm PST) to rock out with Read More

Although I haven't played God of War III, the soundtrack pulled together for the game is sure to please fans of any of the previous God of War releases and metal fans alike. I highly recommend that you pick up a copy of this EP — it's well worth both Read More

The 2nd annual Get Out of the Garage Music Contest, sponsored by Journeys, Converse, and Guitar Center, will showcase its winners — Twank Star and Southern Backtones — at a concert in Austin, TX on March 18, 2010. Read More

This week's Rock Band downloadable releases are all about Lady Gaga. In addition to a Gaga four-pack, you'll be able to play the South Park version of "Poker Face." If Lady Gaga isn't your style, there are several individual tracks this week from the Read More

Green Day: Rock Band's June 8, 2010 release date was announced last week, along with some great details about the standalone music video game that we wanted to share with our readers. Read More

Boston-area rock ensemble The Hands Off Love Affair came together as a form of music therapy in the wake of a painful personal loss. Guitarist Ross Charpentier was nice enough to discuss with me the band's unusual beginnings, recent successes, and Read More

If there's one thing this soundtrack doesn't lack, it's intensity. I popped the album in my car, and as I was listening to it, I felt like I was traveling to a haunted town full of mystery and suspense, which sets the perfect tone for a film that has Read More

The quirky members of the popular rock group OK Go, best known for their fantastic music videos, will be online to play Rock Band 2 with some lucky Xbox LIVE Gold Members on Monday, March 22nd, 2010. Read More

This week's new releases on Rock Band include a track pack from the White Stripes, as well as singles from the Futureheads, the James Gang, Neil Peart, and Shaimus. Read More

I had the opportunity to ask singer/songwriter Ashlyne Huff some questions about her background, her future aspirations, and what it's like to be an up-and-coming female pop star. You might be surprised by some of her answers. Read More