Monthly Archives: June 2009
Under The Rock: The Long Way ‘Round To Lady GaGa
They say if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em. I don’t know who “they” are but I’m going to assume they were talking about Lady GaGa. After all, it seems the entire musical universe is clamouring for a piece of … Continue reading
Posted in Blogs, Music, Under The Rock
Tagged Common, kanye, Kid Cudi, Lady GaGa, Wale
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Who and What Is Madina Lake?
Apparently they are a band based on a fictional small town. What else is interesting is it’s hard to get an interview with them. Watch Jordan and the andPOP team sneak in to talk with the guys.
John Moore Interview
Why would you leave a Hawaiian paradise for Toronto in November? Jeremy finds out why from up and coming artist John Moore.
Kanye West and Lady Gaga To Team Up For Tour
During his appearance on ABC’s “The View” on Wednesday (June 10), rapper Kanye West announced a co-headlining tour with Lady Gaga. “She’s talented and so incredible that she’s not an opening act,” he said of Lady Gaga on “The View”. … Continue reading
Posted in Hip Hop/Rap, Music, Pop, R&B
Tagged co-headlining, kanye west, Lady GaGa, The View, tour
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Trump Fires Carrie Prejean
Carrie Prejean, the former Miss California who made headlines for opposing same-sex marriage, has been forced to leave her post by Donald Trump. “I told Carrie she needed to get back to work and honor her contract with the Miss … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment
Tagged Carrie Prejean, donald trump, Fired, Miss California, Shanna Moakler
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EA invites players on a Burnout vacation to Big Surf Island
Being released June 11th for $12.99 (or 1000 MS points), EA invites players to revisit the world of Burnout Paradise with an entirely new island to play with! Criterion Games wants you to check out Big Surf Island, a brand … Continue reading
The Roots To Perform In Kitchener/Waterloo
The 2009 Cutting Edge Music Festival (CEMF) is bringing The Roots to Kitchener/Waterloo for two days of live music, camping and partying. The two-day event runs from August 1-3 and marks the band’s exclusive appearance in Ontario this summer. “The … Continue reading
Posted in Music, Pop, R&B, Rock
Tagged canada, CEMF, Cutting Edge Music Festival, Ontario, The Roots
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Mat Kearney On Writing Music
First of all, really cool guy. Secondly, really good music. Mat talked to Jordan about the struggle of making music and discusses the different personalities of his songs. PS – sorry about the shaky camera work.
Posted in Interviews, Music, Pop, Rock
Tagged all i need, closer to love, crashing down, interview, Mat Kearney
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Game Review: Tak and the Guardians of Gross.
JUJU MAKE ME GO CRAZY. Alright lets get one thing out of the way, I enjoy video games regardless of the age and gender they are created for. If it is a good game then I will classify it as … Continue reading
Gamer’s Mind Blog: Game Ranting
Hey andPOPpers, Josh here again and today, I think I’ll rant about the big news of the month, E3. The Electronic Entertainment Expo, the biggest North American video game trade show came and went, and with it, a slew of … Continue reading
Side B: Hey Ocean!
Hey Ocean! is the perfect name for this young, west-coast Canadian band – Listening to their music puts you directly on a sunny beach in BC. Warm, funky, melodic – they sound like a fuller, more diverse Jack Johnson, with … Continue reading
Jessie James Makes Her Mark In The Country/Pop World
She’s worked with some of the biggest songwriters in Nashville, contributed a song to the soundtrack of a hit movie and was personally sought out for collaboration by none other than Katy Perry – all before releasing her first album.
Clearly, Jessie James is not your average “new artist.” “I’ve been performing on stage since I was nine years old,” the singer-songwriter, now 21, tells andPOP. “So it’s definitely something I’m used to. . . . I’ve been doing this forever.” Continue reading
Under The Rock: Gossip Girl Goes Solo, Sort Of
It’s no secret the Gossip Girls have it all, on and off screen, but I never imagined there would be the time or talent to squeeze in a music career. Turns out I am sorely mistaken. Leighton Meester, famously known as … Continue reading
The Killers, Amy Winehouse Contribute To Latin-Flavoured Benefit Compilation
Some of the world’s biggest artists have teamed up with Cuban band Rhythms Del Mundo for a benefit album that puts a Latin twist on well-known songs. Continue reading
Spielberg’s ‘Tintin’ Set For 2011
Director Steven Spielberg’s “The Adventure of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn” is set to hit North American theatres on Dec. 23, 2011, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Continue reading
BMW M3 GT2 Shifts onto Cover of NFS SHIFT
Fans of the Need for Speed franchise may have to wait until fall to get Need for Speed SHIFT, EA’s latest entry in the 15 year franchise. But they may rejoice with the knowledge that the BMW M3 GT2 will be featured … Continue reading
Mandy Moore Interview
We love Mandy Moore here at andPOP. We were a little upset when she dumped Vince on Entourage but we have slowly recovered from that pain. Jordan speaks with Mandy about the latest album, life in Hollywood, and give us … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Interviews, Interviews, Music, Pop
Tagged Amanda Leigh, Entourage, gay marriage, mandy moore, new album, Proposition 8
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Outer Panel Haven. 2
Alright let me stress this, I LOVE andPOP.com!! I LOVE THEM!! E3 came and went and we did not go. Every game writer here knows how dear E3 is to any gamer. Especially Josh! We were amazed at this years … Continue reading
Contest: Linkin Park Custom Fender Squier Guitar
Multi-Platinum Alternative rock band Linkin Park have just released their much-anticipated track for Transformers: Revenge of The Fallen. The single “New Divide” will serve as the official theme song for the movie which is slated for silver screen release on June 24th. Working … Continue reading
