Articles written by James W. Coates
All 261 articles written by James W. Coates
Category: Indie Rock Music
Bella loses a Vampire and gains a Werewolf while Death Cab for Cutie, Thom Yorke, the Killers, Muse and Grizzly Bear soundtrack her life under the New Moon. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
The weather outside's frightful, making these hot club tunes more delightful. Here's November 2009's new dance/techno music playlist. more...
Category: Electronica (Music)
Lead singer for British Alternative/Electronica experimental band Radiohead, Thom Yorke releases four new solo singles, the first since his 2006 album The Eraser. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
2007's breakout star Mika returns with The Boy Who Knew Too Much, an album of pop/dance/show tunes highlighting his falsetto and love of all things this side of kitsch. more...
Janet Jackson to Release Number Ones: From Control to Discipline Ms. Nasty Collects 33 Greatest Hits
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
On November 17, global superstar Janet Jackson releases Number Ones - a career spanning new Greatest Hits Package on two CDs featuring new song Make Me. more...
Nelly Furtado Mi Plan Review: Canadian Songbird Throws her 'Manos Al Aire' on First Spanish Album
Category: Latin Music
Nelly Furtado releases her fourth album, Mi Plan, her first in Spanish, proving once again this Canadian singer-songwriting superstar follows her own plan. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
This month, Royksopp release their third single from Junior, La Roux their fourth from their debut album plus plenty of new tracks on October 2009's new dance playlist. more...
Category: House Music
On his last album, Calvin Harris created disco. Follow-up Ready For The Weekend blasts out of the late 70's night club with in-your-face through-the-roof house beats. more...
Mikas Illusions Review: Canadian DJ, Producer Releases New CD on Progressive Grooves Records
Category: Electronica (Music)
Canadian Independent artist, producer and DJ Mikas releases his latest album, Illusions, filled with soothing trance beats and textured melodies. more...
Category: Electronica (Music)
Radiohead release two new singles plus the promise of two Thom Yorke solo tracks by the end of September, but still no word on an eventual album of new material. more...
Category: House Music
On Perfecto Vegas, Paul Oakenfold returns to his House roots and serves up one of the hottest techno dance compilations this year. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
This month, Calvin Harris gets ready for the weekend, Cascada evacuates the dancefloor and Little Boots brings her remedy to September 2009's new dance playlist. more...
Category: Nevada Travel
Since the day "Bugsy" Siegel arrived in town and opened his Flamingo casino, the Las Vegas Strip has been busy claiming its rightful title of "Sin City". more...
Category: Newfoundland & Labrador Travel
Fishing once dominated the landscape in Canada's most easterly province; today tourists find plenty to hold their fascination in St. John's Newfoundland. more...
Moby Wait For Me Review: Follow-up to Last Night returns to Play-era Quiet Side of Electronic
Category: Electronica (Music)
On his latest album, Wait For Me, techno master Moby strikes a different chord than on 2008's Last Night, offering a highly personal album of mostly quiet instrumentals. more...
Category: W Canada Travel (general)
When packing for a trip, for a weekend or a round the world trek, versatility is key to packing effectively. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
The BBC Sound of 2009 listed 10 artists-to-watch including electro-glammers Lady Gaga, Little Boots and La Roux - so how have they measured up. more...
Category: Haiti Travel
Traveling to Haiti takes more patience and time than other Caribbean destinations, but culturally, there's much to discover in Cap Haitien in the country's north. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Even after his death, Michael Jackson continues to shatter records and add weight to his self-declared title 'King of Pop', with number one albums in the US and the UK. more...
Interview with Adam Freeland: UK DJ and Producer Chats Cope, Dance Music and Fish Tacos
Category: Electronica (Music)
UK DJ/Producer Adam Freeland sits down to chat with Suite 101 about new album Cope, touring, his show and favorite new music. more...
Category: Indie Pop Music
Great Northern release their sophomore album, Remind Me Where the Light Is, a collection of atmospheric and earnest soul-searching anthems. more...
Freeland Cope Review: UK DJ Serves Best Fish Tacos In Encinada on New Rock / Dance Record
Category: Electronica (Music)
Freeland fuses rock with dance to make Cope, one of the most exciting electronica albums of summer 2009. more...
Loews Le Concorde Hotel Review: Luxury at the Gateway to the Grand Allee and Old Quebec City
Category: Quebec Travel
Conveniently located adjacent to the Grand Allee, Loews Le Concorde offers affordable luxury and one of the best views in Quebec City. more...
Category: Current Pop Music
Hot on the heels of his chart-topping single, Grace Kelly, Mika releases his debut CD, a pure pop affair with a few rough patches. more...
Category: Electronica (Music)
Norwegian electro-pop duo, composed of Svein Berge and Torbjørn Brundtland, release Junior, one of the best chill-out and dancefloor worthy albums of 2009. more...
Category: Electronica (Music)
Depeche Mode offer more songs of faith and devotion on their twelfth studio album Sounds of the Universe. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Prince releases two brand new albums of material, LOtUSFLOW3R and the funky MPLSoUND, as well as neo-soul Elixer from Bria Valente in one 3-CD package. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
On April 10, Quebec City went back to the 80's with Rick Astley, Debbie Gibson, Samantha Fox and Tiffany on stage together for the first time. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
For one week in April, Sheena Easton takes to the stage at Atlantic City to revisit the 80's hits that made her a star. more...
Franz Ferdinand Tonight Review: Indie Stars Follow Up You Could Have It So Much Better CD With More
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Franz Ferdinand re-visit old sounds on new album Tonight - a disc filled with retro glam, pop-rock dance tunes and the singles "Ulysses" and "No You Girls". more...
Pet Shop Boys Yes Review: New Dance Album Spreads Love Etc. All Over The World, Except US
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
If their last album, 2006's Fundamental, was their political statement, the new Pet Shop Boys' CD is their ode to love etc. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
From the smooth groove of Deadmau5's "Faxing Berlin" to the sleek dance of Britney Spears' "If U Seek Amy", there's lots of new dance techno music to download this month. more...
Kelly Clarkson All I Ever Wanted: Review of New CD Including No 1 Hit My Life Would Suck Without You
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
The original American Idol, Kelly Clarkson, goes back to her pop roots on forth album, channels today's biggest pop stars, scores another hit and a few misfires. more...
Cusco UNESCO World Heritage Site: Peru’s Inca Heartland Gateway to Machu Picchu & The Sacred Valley
Category: Peru Travel
Cusco, once the Inca's mountain capital now reigns as Peru's tourist central and starting point for explorations of The Sacred Valley, the Inca Trail and Machu Picchu. more...
Will W. Plays Canadian Music Week: Upcoming Dance Pop Artist Performs Bodytalk Live in Toronto
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
As part of Canadian Music Week, Toronto native Will W. chats with Suite 101 about Bodytalk, the Canadian Music scene, Lady GaGa and shares nostalgia for Video Hits. more...
U2 No Line on the Horizon Album Review: Bono and the Band Release Hottly Anticipated 12th CD
Category: Modern Rock Music
No Line on the Horizon shines as a collection of great pop / rock songs from an ever-creative musical force. more...
Miraflores & Central Lima: Travel in Peru’s Capital City, More Than a Gateway to Machu Picchu
Category: Peru Travel
Long considered a simple entrance point to the country's majestic natural and ancient wonders, Lima, the capital of Peru, deserves a second glance. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
British tabloid darling and MySpace success story, Lily Allen releases her second solo disc and shows no signs of a sophomore slump. more...
Best Dance Pop Songs 2008: Electronic Music Playlist with Katy Perry, Metro Station & Estelle
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
2008 saw dance pop music dominate airways as well as club floors. Mixing Rap, Pop and pure dance, the year's dance pop playlist was 'Hot N Cold' with lots of 'Feedback'. more...
Category: Electronica (Music)
Daft Punk snagged two for two at the 51 Annual Grammy Awards winning both the Best Dance Recording and Best Electronic Album awards. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Grammy never disappoints when it releases its list of nominations. Head scratchers this year in the Best Electronic/Dance Album include Daft Punk and Brazilian Girls more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Irish rockers U2 return after a 5 year hiatus with new single 'Get On Your Boots',an electro-charged single that renews interest in the band. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
The Pet Shop Boys dish details of their highly anticipated tenth album Yes, to be released on March 23, 2009. more...
M.I.A. Kala Review: Dance Hip Hop Fusion Album From UK Star including Paper Planes and J
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Mixing diverse musical styles such as electronica, pop, old school hip hop and rap, M.I.A. creates one of the best albums this decade with Kala. more...
Best Dance Songs 2008: Tracks by Madonna, Lady GaGa, Dizzee Rascal, M.I.A., Kylie & Rihanna
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
From 80's inspired newcomers like Sam Sparro and Lady GaGa to 80's royalty Madonna, Kylie and Cyndi Lauper, 2008 was a mixed bag of dance songs more...
La Roux Quicksand Review: Lily Allen Tour 09 Opening Act, British Dance Pop Duo Release Single
Category: Electronica (Music)
2009 looks electric with a new crop of computer-generated dance/ techno/ pop from La Roux. more...
The Presets Apocalypso Review: Dance Techno 80’s Electronica feat. My People & This Boy's in Love
Category: Electronica (Music)
After sweeping the dancefloors and award shows around the world, Australian electro-poppers The Presets unleash their moves on the US. more...
Pendulum In Silico Review: New Album from Australian Techno/Dance/ Rock Formation
Category: Techno/Trance Music
Ripping a page from The Prodigy's songbook and running with it, Australian techno/rock sensation sees US debut. more...
Lily Allen The Fear Review: MySpace Starlet’s New Single from Album It’s Not Me, It's You
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Three years after she made the world 'Smile', Lily Allen returns with a new CD featuring lead single, "The Fear". more...
The Pet Shop Boys Music of the 2000's: The Release, Disco 3, Pop Art, Fundamental and Disco 4 Years
Category: Electronica (Music)
Shifting their sound again, The Pet Shop Boys experimented with rock before returning to the disco in the 2000's. more...
The Pet Shop Boys Music of the 1980's: The Please, Disco, Actually, Introspective Years
Category: Electronica (Music)
From "West End Girls" and "It's a Sin" to "Always On My Mind", The Pet Shop Boys sound shaped 1980's music and brought electronic dance disco back to the charts. more...
Dido Safe Trip Home Review: British Singer Returns with Follow Up to Life For Rent & No Angel
Category: Current Pop Music
Dido grabbed the spotlight in 2000 with the release of her debut album. Eight years later she returns a matured, sensual artist on Safe Trip Home. more...
Seal Best of 1991 – 2004 Album Review: Killer Greatest Hits Collection with Kiss from a Rose & Crazy
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Collecting the hits from the 1990's and 2000's, Seal's Greatest Hits runs the gamut from Crazy to his number one worldwide smash Kiss from a Rose. more...
New Seal CD Soul Review: David Foster Produced Covers Album Including A Change is Gonna Come
Category: Soul Music
While a covers album generally signals the death of an artist's creativity, on Soul, Seal reveals another side of his musical range - that of crooner, with mixed results. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Kanye West hangs up his rap gloves in favor of some 80's electronica muscle, a vocoder and mountains of emotion on new album. more...
Category: Pop Music (general)
Coldplay release Prospekt's March EP, an 8-song collection of new tracks and reworked versions of cuts from Vida la Vida, including an appearance by Jay-Z. more...
Katy Perry One of the Boys Album Review: I Kissed a Girl Singer Releases Hot N Cold CD
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
With an indistinct voice but a catchy and somewhat controversial track, "I Kissed a Girl", Katy Perry may have to settle for one hit wonder status with debut CD. more...
Keane Perfect Symmetry Review: ‘Spiraling’ and ‘The Lovers Are Wrong’ Spark New Wave Comeback
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Riding high on the current wave of 80's revivalism, Keane release their third album, Perfect Symmetry - a masterly crafted, beautiful album highlighting a rising band. more...
Depeche Mode Plan New Album for 2009: Electronic Music Pioneers Sign New Deal, Set to Record 12th CD
Category: Electronica (Music)
British electronic trio, Depeche Mode, just signed a new deal with EMI and are currently working on their follow up to 2005's Playing the Angel. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
After a slow debut at number 96 on the Billboard Hot 100, Britney Spears' new single "Womanizer" soars all the way to number one, shattering several records more...
Best Dance Songs of 1987: When New Order, Depeche Mode, Rick Astley and Exposé Ruled the Floor
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
In a year when The Grateful Dead had their first top 40 hit, U2 broke into the mainstream, Jackson went Bad and everyone took Prozac, 1987 produced stellar dance music. more...
Britney Spears Womanizer Review: Dance Single Produced by the Outsyders from Forthcoming Circus CD
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Oops...One year after Blackout, Britney does it again with new track "Womanizer" from her highly anticipated album, the aptly titled Circus. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Getting a head start on the Christmas rush, record companies pull out all the stops in order to clog the Fall 2008 release schedule with many potential hits. more...
Category: Electronica (Music)
The Cure continue to promote their upcoming album with the release of two new tracks "The Perfect Boy" and B-side "Without You". more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Only two members are black, the girls sport 'dos that rival the B-52's & their music sounds like a record cut in '83. Partie Traumatic may be the year's best dance/pop CD more...
ABBA Strikes Gold Again: Swedish Dancing Queens Return to Top with Mamma Mia, Greatest Hits
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Ever enduring pop/dance act from the 1970's, ABBA, remains cool with a new movie, Mamma Mia, based on their songs, and their first ever US number one album. more...
Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Films (general)
David Duchovny and Gillian Anderson reprise their roles as FBI agents in charge of decoding paranormal and supernatural cases no one else dare touch. more...
Category: England Travel
Of all the things to see in Britain, Stonehenge remains one of the UK's true mysteries. No trip to England is complete without a tour of these mammoth stones. more...
George Michael 25 Live Montreal Review: The Amazing Pop Legend Wooed Quebec Fans at the Bell Centre
Category: Pop Music (general)
After selling out shows across North America, George Michael performed at Montreal's Bell Centre to an enthusiastic crowd who has kept the faith for over 17 years. more...
Quebec City Attractions: Tour Parc de la Chute-Montmorency, Plaines of Abraham & the Chateau
Category: Quebec Travel
From the dazzling cascades of the Parc de la Chute-Montmorency to the old-world charm of the Château Frontenac Quebec City has plenty of attractions to discover. more...
The Black Ghosts Album Review: New CD with Anyway You Choose To Give It & ‘Some Way Through This
Category: Electronica (Music)
The Black Ghosts release their debut album of dance floor friendly tunes and a mixed bag of surprising sounds more...
Category: Electronica (Music)
While the new album won't be out until September, The Cure preview their new CD with four new singles and B-sides. more...
Coldplay Viva La Vida Review: New Album Dubbed Death and All Its Friends & Produced by Brian Eno
Category: Pop Music (general)
Coldplay release hot new album Viva La Vida or Death and All Its Friends featuring Violet Hill and their American number one title track. more...
The Happening Movie Review: Writer-Director M. Night Shyamalan's New Film Starring Mark Wahlberg
Category: Horror Films (general)
Something is happening in the American Northeast. A strange toxin is making people do horrible things. What could be causing these strange events in The Happening? more...
The Strangers Movie Review: New Psychological Thriller Staring Liv Tyler and Scott Speedman
Category: Horror Films (general)
In the new horror film The Strangers, three masked killers come knocking at the door. This is one time Kristen and James wish they hadn't answered. A Movie Review. more...
Category: Electronica (Music)
The Ting Tings release their new album We Started Nothing featuring the UK number one hit "That's Not My Name" and "Shut Up and Let Me Go" from the iPod commercial. more...
Ladytron Velocifero Review: British Electro-Pop Follow up the Witching Hour with Ghosts & Noise
Category: Electronica (Music)
On their fourth studio release, Velocifero, Ladytron up the noise factor and exercise some of their Ghosts. more...
American Road Trip in Kentucky: Traveling the I-95 To Berea, Its Famous College And Artisan Centre
Category: Kentucky Travel
No road trip through Southeast Kentucky is complete without a few days in Berea, an artsy and very liberal southern gem. more...
David Cook Shatters Chart Record: New American Idol Rocks the Billboard Singles Chart with 11 Debuts
Category: Pop Music (general)
The new American Idol, David Cook, breaks into the Billboard Charts with his new single as well as a record making 10 other new entries. more...
Portishead Third Album Review: After Years Of Silence, Beth Gibbons Opens The Magic Door Once Again
Category: Electronica (Music)
Portishead prove that even after a ten year gap between albums, they haven't lost any of their bitterness. more...
Duffy Performs at Apollo Review: Welsh Singer Debuts Rockferry with Intimate Concert in Harlem
Category: Pop Music (general)
On the eve of releasing her debut album in America, UK sensation Duffy performs on the stage "Where Legends are Made" more...
Hot Chip Made in the Dark Review: London’s Electro-Pop Band Shake a Fun Fist at Pure Dance Music
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
New album from Hot Chip, Made in the Dark, injects a little fun into electronic dance pop. more...
Nine Inch Nails The Slip Review: New Free NIN Digital Download Follows Ghosts I-IV, CD Now Available
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Hot on the heels of Ghosts I-IV, Nine Inch Nails release another free album download, The Slip. more...
Madonna Hard Candy New CD Review: 4 Minutes to Decide How the Beat Goes on for the Material Girl
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Step into Madonna's Candy Shop and discover why at 50, the former Material Girl's incredible beat goes on. more...
Does It Offend You, Yeah Review: You Have No Idea What You’re Getting Yourself Into on Debut CD
Category: Electronica (Music)
Does It Offend You, Yeah mix rock, new wave and electronic dance music into an album that attempts to be everything at once. more...
Category: House Music
It's hard to step on a dance floor without hearing a track Paul Oakenfold hasn't had a hand in making a hit. Now he collects his Greatest Hits & Remixes in a 2-CD set. more...
The Ruins Movie Review: Terror Has Evolved Into a Jungle Plant that Eats Human Flesh & Sings
Category: Horror Films (general)
Four vacationing Americans follow a German, in search of his brother, to a secluded Mayan Temple near Cancun. Most of them won't return home from The Ruins more...
Nude Radiohead Cracks US Top 40: Nude Single from “In Rainbows” Charts on the Billboard Hot 100
Category: Alternative Music (general)
Twelve years after Radiohead last had a single chart on the Billboard Hot 100 in America, "Nude" cracks the top 40 at 37 on downloads alone. more...
Category: Pop Music (general)
Mariah Carey lands new single "Touch My Body" at the top of the Hot 100 this week placing her behind only the Beatles as the artist with the most US number one hits more...
George Michael TwentyFive Review: Career Retrospective Album in Support of US and Canada Tour
Category: Pop Music (general)
George Michael releases TwentyFive, a 29-song career retrospective that collects all the highlights from "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" to new song "Feeling Good". more...
Portishead Machine Gun Review: Beth Gibbons and Co. Return with New Track from Upcoming Album Third
Category: Electronica (Music)
Trip Hop alumni Portishead release the fantastic "Machine Gun" their first single from new album Third, their first in over a decade. more...
George Michael Announces US Tour: Ex-Wham Front Man Brings 25 Live To United States and Canada
Category: Pop Music (general)
After a staggering success across Europe, George Michael brings his career retrospective tour, 25 LIVE, to North America starting in June. more...
Mercy, Duffy Rules UK Charts: Debut Single Mercy Reigns for 5th Week While Album Holds on for 2
Category: Pop Music (general)
Unknown only a few short weeks ago, Welsh born vocalist Duffy claimed the top of the UK charts with the release of her first single "Mercy" and album Rockferry. more...
Canada Recognizes Kosovo: A Month After It Declares Independence from Serbia, Fears Fallout
Category: International Politics
Canada officially recognizes the recent unilateral independence of Kosovo. Does this mean it must do the same should Quebec declare unilateral independence? more...
Funny Games Movie Review: A Critic of the Disturbing New Film Starring Naomi Watts
Category: Horror Films (general)
In Funny Games, Naomi Watts plays a housewife on vacation in the country with her family, until two troubled teens show up to torture them for fun. more...
Nine Inch Nails Ghosts I-IV Review: New Digital Download Album from Industrial Music Pioneers NIN
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
A year after their last album, Year Zero, Nine Inch Nails deliver Ghosts I-IV, an eerie collection of instrumental tracks to channel your inner demons. more...
10,000 B.C. Film Review: Stargate Director’s New Flick Dishes Plot As Prehistoric As Mammoths
Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Films (general)
10,000B.C. is an enjoyable but forgettable film. While the movie may have happened in a time before history, it's too bad the plot was developed around the same time. more...
Visiting Rome on a Time Budget: 5 Must See Attractions WhenTraveling to Italy’s Eternal City
Category: Italy Travel
If you have only a week to explore Rome, you can still pack a lot into your time frame. Start with the five must-see attractions and plan a return trip to Italy. more...
The New 7 Wonders of the World: 7 Must-See Places from China's Great Wall to Machu Picchu & Petra
Category: South America Travel (general)
This year, instead of tours to the same old park or beach, explore the best human civilization has to offer and travel to one of the New Seven Wonders of the World. more...
Kylie Minogue X CD Review: Australian Pop Princess Releases New Album of Dance Perfection
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Four years after Body Language, Kylie Minogue releases her tenth studio album, the danceable and appropriately titled X. more...
2008 Brit Award Winners and Losers: Take That, Arctic Monkeys Nab Two, Leona Lewis and Mika Shut Out
Category: Pop Music (general)
Nominated for 4 awards each, Take That took 2 trophies while Mika and Leona Lewis didn't fare as well at the 2008 Brit Awards. more...
2008 Brit Award Show Preview: Leona Lewis, Mika and Take That Each Receive Four Nominations
Category: Pop Music (general)
On February 20, the British music industry celebrates the 2008 Brit Awards. Leona Lewis, Mika and Take That lead the pack with four nods each. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Janet Jackson previews new album 'Discipline' with floor filler "Feedback". Will she rule the charts once more or has Miss Jackson become too nasty for her fans? more...
New Soul Yael Naim Debuts CD: Album Featuring the Song in the MacBook Air Commercial Gets Release
Category: Current Pop Music
Self-titled debut album from Yael Naim, the girl that sings "New Soul" in the MacBook Air TV commercial, gets US March release. more...
Grammy’s Focus on Performances: Awards Show Salutes Past, Present and Future Stars, Shuns Canada
Category: Pop Music (general)
Unlike previous award shows, the 50th Annual Grammy Awards show focused more on musical performances rather than the delivery of the awards. more...
Gorillaz D-Sides for Fans Only: New Collection of B-Sides from Hip-Hop’s Virtual Band Disappoints
Category: Rap/Hip Hop Music (general)
Gorillaz, that cartoon fronted hip hop band featuring Blur vocalist Damon Albarn release a new collection of B-sides, with mixed results. more...
Goldfrapp A&E Track Hits iTunes: British Electronic Act Previews New Single from Album Seventh Tree
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
First single from forthcoming Goldfrapp CD, Seventh Tree, available now for download, may surprise long-time fans of the electronic act. more...
Category: Quebec Travel
Looking to spice up your love life this Valentine's Day? Why not spend a few evening in Quebec City's most romantic hotel, Le Clos Saint-Louis. more...
Mika Breakout Artist of the Year: Brit Awards, Grammys Nominate Grace Kelly Singer Songwriter
Category: Pop Music (general)
Mika, the flamboyant singer-songwriter who broke into the musical scene last year, easily becomes the breakout artist of 2007 with multiple Brit and Grammy nominations. more...
Where to Eat in Thai Nguyen City: Vietnamese Restaurants, Street Food, and Noodle Soup: Pho Nhung
Category: Vietnam Travel
While traveling in Thai Nguyen, Vietnam, try the home-grown tastes such as spring rolls and Pho, and visit some of the local restaurants for a true taste of Vietnam more...
Thai Nguyen, Vietnam: An Introduction to the Country’s Tea Capital
Category: Vietnam Travel
Thai Nguyen, Vietnam makes a great stop for travellers on their way to Ba Be National Park from Hanoi and a chance to glimpse life in a northern town. more...
Disco Lies, Moby Growls: New Single from Cloverfield Monster Movie Soundtrack Hits iTunes
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Electronic hit maker Moby previews new album with single "Disco Lies" available on iTunes and the soundtrack to monster movie "Cloverfield". more...
Intercontinental Montreal Hotel: A Luxurious Getaway In The Heart Of Downtown Montreal, Quebec
Category: Quebec Travel
If you're in search of a little pampering while in Montreal, try a night at the Intercontinental Montreal Hotel. more...
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly: A Review of the New Schnabel Film Based on the Memoir of Jean Do
Category: Film Dramas Based on Books
The Diving Bell and the Butterfly, the new film from acclaimed French film director, Julian Schnabel, testifies to the strength of the human spirit. more...
Things To Do in Thai Nguyen: Offbeat Tourist Attractions North of Hanoi, Vietnam
Category: Vietnam Travel
Many people have never heard of Thai Nguyen, Vietnam, but this provincial capital may interest those looking to stray from the beaten path. more...
Travelling to Montreal, Quebec: How to Get to Canada’s Second Largest City
Category: Quebec Travel
As one of North America's most exciting and accessible cities, travelling to Montreal depends solely on how you wish to get there: by car, plane, bus or train. more...
Budget Travel Christmas Gift Ideas: Cool Gear Gift Guide for Him or Her at Christmas
Category: Budget Travel (general)
Have a budget traveler on your Christmas list but at a loss for gift ideas? Check out these hot yet inexpensive gift ideas for your road warrior. more...
A Tour of New York City's MoMA: Museum of Modern Art High on List of Things To Do in New York City
Category: New York Travel
The Museum of Modern Art displays a vast collection of art including paintings, drawings, sculptures and film programmes - A New York experience for the whole family. more...
Transformers The Movie On DVD: A Review of Michael Bay’s Epic Depiction of Autobots vs. Decpticons
Category: Action Films
Autobots and Decepticons land on Earth and continue their battle for a special cube that brings ordinary machinery to life. A review of Transformers the movie on DVD more...
Lessons From Eat Pray Love: Things You Can Learn From Reading Elizabeth Gilbert’s Life Journey
Category: Dating Advice
In 'Eat Pray Love', Elizabeth Gilbert goes on a spiritual journey to redefine herself. What can you learn from her book and experience to better your life? more...
Britney Single Soars up Charts: Spears Loses Kids but New Release Gimme More in Billboard's Top 10
Category: Pop Music (general)
With her life in turmoil and her children with Fed-ex, Britney Spears could use the good news of her latest chart placing. more...
Darren Hayes Finds His Groove: Ex-Savage Garden Vocalist Releases This Delicate Thing We'Ve Made
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
A year after parting ways with Columbia Records, for whom he sold 24 million records, and months after his gay civil union, Darren Hayes, releases loaded double album. more...
Provincetown, Massachusetts: Things To Do In This Inspiring Gay-Friendly Village In Cape Cod
Category: Massachusetts Travel
While sand dunes and the National Seashore make up the bulk of Provincetown, there's more than just beaches in this quaint village at the head of Cape Cod. more...
Wine Tasting Tips: Three Steps to Discovering the Secrets of Tasting Wine
Category: Old World Wine (general)
Unsure what to do at a wine tasting? Fear not. Most wine connoisseurs start as amateurs. Follow these three steps to wine tasting and become a pro in no time. more...
Fire Island Heats up New York: The Perfect Gay and Lesbian Beach Travel Destination
Category: New York Travel
Endless miles of sandy beach line the shores of Fire Island, a truly gay travel destination only hours from the frantic heart of New York City. more...
Timbaland Presents Shock Value: Shockingly Uneven Album from the Man Behind Promiscuous and Sexyback
Category: Rap/Hip Hop Music (general)
The hottest producer in the land, Timbaland, releases Shock Value, a collection of top dance, hip-hop and rock influenced tracks to mixed results. more...
Groove Armada Spin Soundboy Rock: A Massive Party-To-Go from Ever-Evolving Dance Electronica Outfit
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Groove Armada mix a cocktail of electronic styles with great hooks and beats that scream for the dance floor on fourth studio album, Soundboy Rock. more...
Rihanna Good Girl Gone Bad Review: Dance Pop Album Including Umbrella, Please Don't Stop The Music
Category: Pop Music (general)
Third album from Barbados beauty Rihanna proves "Umbrella" is no one hit wonder. more...
The Ghost Tours of Quebec City: Haunted Halloween Trick and Treat in French Canadian Capital
Category: Quebec Travel
Halloween makes the perfect time to discover Quebec City, take a spooky ghost tour and hear chilling ghost stories from French-Canada's grizzly hidden past. more...
Prince Rocks on Planet Earth: His Royal Highness Hammers Out Best Funk Album Since Purple Rain
Category: Pop Music (general)
Prince returns to full funk form on new album 'Planet Earth', easily his most accessible disc since 'Purple Rain' and his late eighties heyday. more...
Budget Guide to Road Trips: Cheap Ideas & Tips for Vacations and Adventures in your Car or RV
Category: Budget Travel (general)
Rising gas prices needn't deter a budget traveler from heading out on the highway. With a little planning, a good road trip opens your eyes not your wallet. more...
Tiësto Kaleidoscope Review: New Trance CD featuring Nelly Furtado, Calvin Harris & Emily Haines
Category: Techno/Trance Music
Dutch DJ Tiesto calls in favours from Calvin Harris, Nelly Furtado, Metric's Emily Haines, Dizzee Rascal as well as Tegan and Sara to flesh out new album Kaleidoscope. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Hangover queen Florence and the Machine step in to cast their musical spell,while the world waits for Amy Winehouse to dry out and Adele to record something buzzworthy. more...
David Guetta – One Love Review: Trance Vs Hip Hop Featuring ‘When Love Takes Over’ & ‘Sexy Chick’
Category: Techno/Trance Music
For his latest artist record, David Guetta calls up Hip Hop's Akon, Kelly Rowland, Ne-Yo, Kid Cudi, will.i.am and Novel and invites them to his Trance infused dance club. more...
New Christmas Albums 2009: Holiday CDs from David Archuleta, Sting, Andrea Bocelli & Jackson 5
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
It's time to deck the iPods with new tunes for Christmas. (Ka-chi)gle all the way with these holiday cash grabs, er...that is, stocking stuffers. more...
Away We Go Movie Review: Maya Rudolph and John Krasinski Star in Sam Mendes Comedy - Drama
Category: Romantic Comedy Films
In Away We Go a thirty-something year old couple ask the big question "Are we screwed up?", and find out that yes, they are - but so is everyone else. more...
Category: Electronica (Music)
On Man on the Moon: The End of Day, Kid Cudi goes from lonely stoner to mega star stoner lost in space. The end of the day can't come soon enough. more...
Madonna Celebration Review: From Like a Prayer, Vogue & La Isla Bonita: 30 Years of Song & Video
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
For three decades, Madonna has been showing the world what it feels like for a girl. Now she celebrates with a new collection of the songs and videos that made her a star more...
Pacsafe Anti-theft Travel Bags Review: Security Backpacks for Students, Travelers and Commuters
Category: New York Travel
Pacsafe designs anti-theft bags for students, business people, travelers and commuters to keep gear safely inside and unwanted pickpockets out. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Star-studded releases drop like leaves this fall with new CDs from Mika, Robbie Williams, trip hop veterans Massive Attack, Tiësto, Michael Jackson and Madonna. more...
The VX-323 Chansons Review: Indie-Electronica Debut Album from Scott Burgess featuring Robots
Category: Electronica (Music)
Portland Oregon synth wizard, Scott Burgess, recording as VX-323, releases his first album of highly computerized music, Chansons. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Major Lazer lost both arms in the Zombie War of 1984. The US Military rescued him and fastened laser prosthetic limbs to his stubs. This is his debut album. more...
Cirque du Soleil in Las Vegas: Reviews of ‘O’, Ka and Zumanity Nightly Performances on The Strip
Category: Nevada Travel
From the sensuality of Zumanity to the water sports of 'O', Cirque du Soleil dazzles Las Vegas with its unique blending of music, art and performance acrobatics. more...
Little Boots Hands Review: New in Town Starlet Gets Stuck on Repeat on this Dancefloor Remedy
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
BBC's sound of 2009 electro-pop artist Little Boots releases debut album featuring "New in Town", "Stuck on Repeat" "Meddle" and the infectious "Remedy". more...
La Roux Review: British Synth Duo Go In For the Kill on Bulletproof Debut Album
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
If Erasure, the Eurythmics, Yaz and Soft Cell had a baby, and they hired A Flock of Seagulls as her stylist, they'd call her La Roux. more...
New Dance Techno Songs August 2009: Summer Music from Madonna, David Guetta, Shikira & Jordin Sparks
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
The dog days of summer have arrived and with them a brand new batch of dance records that'll raise the temperature even higher. Here's August 2009's Dance Playlist. more...
Travel Gear Packing Lists: Checklists for Toiletries and Other Things to Bring when Traveling
Category: E Canada Travel (general)
To get the most out of travel, pack wisely and bring necessary and appropriate gear. Use these essential gear packing lists for starters more...
Category: Electronica (Music)
Junior Boys' third album of dreamy electronica inspires deep reflection despite using the word 'dull' in the title. more...
The Freezing Scene Review: Debut Indie Rock - Electronic Album When Two is a Crowd
Category: Electronica (Music)
Heavily influenced by Joy Division and The Arcade Fire, The Freezing Scene release 'When Two is a Crowd', filled with creepy synths, eerie sounds and songs of foreboding. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Summer 2009's here! Time for the beach, cool drinks, good friends and an iPod full of the hottest new summer dance tracks to get the party started. more...
The Essential Michael Jackson Review: The Best of the King of Pop’s Greatest Hits Collections
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Michael Jackson has as many Greatest Hits collections as albums. While all incomplete, The Essential Michael Jackson gathers 37 of his best known hits from Ben to Beat It more...
New Dance Techno Songs June 2009: Tracks from Dizzee Rascal,Lady Gaga, David Guetta & Kelly Rowland
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Summer 2009 has finally arrived and with it a picnic basket full of scorching new dance/techno songs for the beach, the club or the patio party. more...
L'Astral Revolving Restaurant Review: Award Winning Meals Atop Quebec City’s Loews Le Concorde Hotel
Category: Quebec Travel
L'Astral, the revolving restaurant in Quebec City's Loews Le Concorde Hotel serves up a feast for the eyes as well as for the taste buds. more...
Mika Songs For Sorrow Review: New EP Featuring Lonely Alcoholic, Lady Jane, Blue Eyes & Toy Boy
Category: Current Pop Music
Mika returns with new downloadable EP, Songs for Sorrow, as well as a 68-page illustrated accompanying booklet. more...
Coldplay Free Exclusive Live CD: UK Band Gives LeftRightLeftRightLeft at Concerts, MP3 on websites
Category: Current Pop Music
North American fans of UK rock band Coldplay attending their concerts this summer will walk away with a free live CD titled LeftRightLeftRightLeft. more...
Depeche Mode iTunes Pass Review: Sounds of the Universe Expanded Including Videos and Remixes
Category: Electronica (Music)
Depeche Mode launch the first ever iTunes music pass offering fans their album Sounds of the Universe and a grab bag of other material for one low fee. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
With Total Pop Deluxe Box, Erasure deliver a career spanning collection of 40 hits, live renditions of their popular songs as well as a bonus DVD of live performances. more...
New Dance Techno Songs May 2009: Music from Moby, Calvin Harris, Flo Rida & Black Eyed Peas
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
New Dance/ Techno playlist for May 2009 including the return of the Pet Shop Boys and Prince alongside newcomers La Roux and Calvin Harris. more...
Category: Lounge Music
Only a year since releasing Last Night, a dance CD filled with retro grooves and a modern spin, Moby shifts gears for new release Wait For Me. more...
Razorlight Slipway Fires Review: New Album from UK Indie Rock and Roll Band Featuring Wire to Wire
Category: Indie Rock Music
Razorlight conquered the UK with single "America". With their second release Slipway Fires they seem intent on invading the US. more...
Cocoon Travel Products Review: Coolmax Travel Blanket and Contour Travel Pillow with Memory Foam
Category: Backpacking Gear
These days it's easier to get a free meal at McDonald's than a blanket on an airplane. Cocoon's Coolmax Travel Blanket and Contour Pillow make travel more enjoyable. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
This week, Prince debuts three new albums, Lotusflow3r, MPLSoUND and Elixir, sells concert tickets and gets fans to figure out a puzzle on website lotusflow3r.com. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
The 80's and 90's dance music revival continues in March 2009 with killer tunes from Ladytron, Freeland and The Prodigy. more...
Cusco, Peru Attractions & Things To Do: Getting To & From The Inca Heartland and The Sacred Valley
Category: Peru Travel
Before exploring The Sacred Valley and the wonders of Machu Picchu, spend a few days discovering the many attractions of Cusco, the Capital of the Inca Heartland. more...
Chris Cornell Scream Review: Soundgarden and Audioslave Vocalist Teams with Timbaland on New CD
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Former Audioslave, Chris Cornell, exits the Soundgarden of early 90's grunge and dines at Timbaland's beat table on new experimental album 'Scream'. more...
Stacey Q Hard Machine Review: Second Album from 80’s One Hit Wonder Gets Digital Release on Amazon
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Stacey Q may be go down in music history as an 80's one hit wonder but its her 1988 follow up album Hard Machine for which she should truly be remembered. more...
New Dance Music March 2009: Electronic Tunes from Lauren Hildebrandt, Kid Cudi, Royksopp & Cazal
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Winter still has a chilly grip on things but these hot new dance tracks from Lauren Hildebrandt, Kid Cudi, Royksopp and Cazals are warming up clubland. more...
Depeche Mode Wrong News: Electronic Act Plan Special Edition Sounds of the Universe CD, Tour
Category: Electronica (Music)
Depeche Mode return with Sounds of the Universe, single "Wrong", an iTunes Season Pass and plan Special Edition CD/DVD and Deluxe Box Set packages, plus a summer tour. more...
The Annie Lennox Collection: Review of New Solo Greatest Hits CD from Eurythmics Singer
Category: Current Pop Music
For the first time in her solo career, Annie Lennox has gathered every single, including rare tracks and newly recorded material, into one complete collection. more...
Carnival in Jacmel, Haiti: Sleepy Caribean Town Explodes with Parades, Hatian Art & Masks
Category: Haiti Travel
A Haiti vacation becomes a Haitian experience during Carnival in Jacmel, a time when the country's problems melt away and this Caribbean island explodes in festivities. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Grammy honors for dance veterans Daft Punk and Madonna as well as newcomers Hot Chip, Lady Gaga, Rihanna & Sam Sparro with nominations for 2009 Best Dance Recording more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Kelly Clarkson returns to the forefront of pop/dance music with her new single My Life Would Suck Without you, previewing her upcoming album set for release in March. more...
Category: House Music
It's been four years since Röyksopp released their last studio album The Understanding. Follow up Junior due this spring. more...
Lady GaGa The Fame Review: New Dance/Electro Album with Number 1 Just Dance and Poker Face
Category: Electronica (Music)
New York glitter dancer Lady GaGa delivers her first album The Fame packed with bop-o-matic tracks such as Just Dance and Poker Face. more...
Kylie Minogue Boombox Review: Remix Album with New Order, Fischerspooner, Chemical Brothers & Mylo
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Twenty years after first breaking onto the dancefloor, Kylie Minioque releases Boombox, a remix album containing the highlights of her hits since 2000. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Many high profile acts release new albums this year, including Lily Allen, Franz Ferdinand, Depeche Mode and Prince. more...
The Presets Tour US & Canada: Australian Electronica Duo Bring Apocalypso Concert to North America
Category: Electronica (Music)
After two sold out US tours, Australian Techno Dance duo, The Presets, return in support of their second CD 'Apocalypso' including a stop at Miami's Ultra Music Festival. more...
Category: Electronica (Music)
The 51st Annual Grammy Awards nominations honour Radiohead's experimental In Rainbows with three nods including Album of the Year. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
On Day & Age, The Killers reveal that their previous two albums, 2004's Hot Fuss and 2006's Sam's Town were mere warm ups for the real stuff. more...
Brit Awards Honor Pet Shop Boys: British Dance Duo Receive Outstanding Contribution to Music
Category: Electronica (Music)
In February 2009 the Pet Shop Boys collect the biggest honor in the British music industry for their achievements over the past 20 years. more...
Category: Electronica (Music)
Eluding the chart success they experienced in the 80's, The Pet Shop Boys continued to produce dance music that incorporated the best of house, dance and electronica. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Since digital files appeared on the web, music fans have been quick to skip buying CDs & eager to download and fill up their MP3 players with their favorite songs more...
Best Break Up Dance Songs of 2008: A Playlist of Tracks to Help Dance Away a Broken Heart
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Breaking up is never easy to do - all the tears, drama, hurt, the gin and tonics... Stop crying at the discotheque and download the best break-up dance songs of 2008. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Nothing says Christmas like domestic disputes, blame and some sap (not the kind from the tree), or so sing The Killers, Cyndi Lauper, The Hives & George Michael. more...
Britney Spears Circus Review: Womanizer, Kills the Lights, If U Seek Amy Shine on Sixth Album
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Britney Spears is the greatest show on Earth. New CD Circus, part danceathon-part ballad vehicle, shows that like the artist, it has a lot hiding under that big top. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
In an effort to eradicate worldwide suffering from HIV/AIDS while giving music fans something new and exciting, U2's Bono launches (RED) WIRE. more...
Oasis Dig Out Your Soul Review: New Album from Liam and Noel Gallagher, Britpop’s Leading Bad Boys
Category: Rock Music (general)
While the average American could hardly name an Oasis song other than "Wonderwall", in their native UK, they've scored 7 straight number 1 CDs including Dig Out Your Soul more...
Category: Pop Music (general)
And Winter Came... Enya's new collection of Christmas music perfectly balances warm holiday feelings with the artist's elegant keyboard and ethereal vocals. more...
Category: Pop Music (general)
Lily Allen, the British songstress best representative of the MySpace generation, returns in February with follow-up to multi-million seller Alright Still. more...
The Killers Human Review: New Single from Day & Age Asks Are They Dancers, or Are They Human
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
First single from forthcoming Day & Age CD brings The Killers back to the dance floor. more...
Coldplay Prospekt's March EP: Viva La Vida Deluxe Two-Disc Edition Featuring Jay-Z Collaboration
Category: Pop Music (general)
Months after releasing their most successful album to date, Viva La Vida, British rockers Coldplay release Prospekt's March EP. more...
Will-W Bodytalk Album Review: My Life Story & Crazy For You Highlight New CD From Toronto Pop Star
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
In a perfect pop world, independent Canadian pop/dance breakout Will-W's new CD 'Bodytalk' would be this year's 'Faith'. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
The Cure release four cuts from their new CD, 4:13 Dream, and remix them on Hypnagogic States a 6-track EP featuring mixes by 30 Seconds to Mars & 65 Days Of Static. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Previewing her forthcoming album, Keeps Getting Better - A Decade of Hits, Christina Aguilera releases an electro-funkified new single "Keeps Getting Better". more...
Sarah McLachlan Reissues Classic Album: Review of Fumbling Towards Ecstasy: Legacy Edition
Category: 90s Pop Music
In 1993 Canadian singer/songwriter Sarah McLachlan released her third album Fumbling Towards Ecstasy, an album that won her international recognition. more...
Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Films (general)
Alex O'Connell, a young explorer, awakens the Dragon Emperor and must enlist the help of his parents to overthrow this powerful enemy, determined to rule the world. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
UNKLE gathers a brilliant and eclectic collection of recordings inspired by the moving image for new album. more...
Category: Thailand Travel
Homosexuality raises few eyebrows in Thailand. It may just be the most homo-friendly tourist destination in the world. Thailand is a hot spot for the gay traveller. more...
The Dark Knight Movie Review: New Batman Film Staring Christian Bale and Heath Ledger as Joker
Category: Action Films/Thrillers (general)
Heath Ledger's Joker steals the light from The Dark Knight, an otherwise conflicted Batman movie. more...
When To Go To Quebec City: The Best Time Of The Year To Visit Quebec
Category: Quebec Travel
Quebec City has plenty of things to do at any time of the year. Winter or Summer, the city explodes in cultural events. more...
Three Days in Orlando, Florida: Travel Ideas & Things to Do on Weekend Getaways in Sunshine State
Category: Florida Travel
Three days in Orlando, Florida barely gives enough time to memorize the names of the Seven Dwarfs but makes for a great weekend getaway. more...
Category: Lounge Music
French multi-talented musician, Sebastien Tellier releases his third full length album Sexuality, produced by Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo of Daft Punk. more...
Simon Star Blue Lights to Saturn: A Review of New ‘Sexy Space House Jazz’ Lounge Album
Category: Lounge Music
Simon Star's debut album Blue Lights to Saturn, crosses various musical universes colliding with everything from electronic beats to New Wave and Jazz along the way. more...
Category: Electronica (Music)
On Lust Lust Lust, The Ravonettes dispel with the polished gleam of previous record and deliver a grimier sound populated with distorted noise and disheartening lyrics. more...
Coldplay Release New CD and Tour: Viva La Vida Album Spawns North American Tour and Free Concerts
Category: Pop Music (general)
Coldplay begins busy summer with the release of new album, Viva la Vida, a series of free concerts and their North American Tour. more...
iTunes Release Radiohead Catalogue: Pablo Honey, The Bends, OK Computer, Kid A & Amnesiac Go Digital
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
The wait is finally over. Radiohead release their entire catalogue, from Pablo Honey to I Might be Wrong and Hail to the Thief, on iTunes. more...
Alanis Flavors of Entanglement: A Review of Morissette’s New Electronic CD Produced by Guy Sigsworth
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Alanis Morissette releases her 7th studio album, Flavors of Entanglement, a highly danceable disc you oughta know about. more...
Category: Kentucky Travel
Kentuckians have found ingenious ways to merge the best sweets, like good old fashioned doughnuts with distilled pleasures to accompany southern meals. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Cyndi Lauper delivers Bring Ya To The Brink and fulfils her promise of a full on dance album with startling and refreshing effects. more...
Category: Techno/Trance Music
World renown Dutch DJ, Armin Van Buuren releases Imagine, his latest artist album filled with trance beats and jump in the air tracks more...
Duffy Rockferry Review: Welsh Neo-Soul Singer Brings Her Brand of Retro Pop to America
Category: Pop Music (general)
After spending weeks atop the charts in the UK and across Europe, Welsh retro soul singer Duffy releases her debut album Rockferry in North America. more...
Deborah Gibson in Atlantic City: Pop Goes Broadway Proves 80’s Pop Queen’s Still an Electric Youth
Category: Pop Music (general)
Best known for her 80's pop hits, multi-talented Deborah Gibson performs Pop Goes Broadway at Harrah's in Atlantic City showcasing the many facets of the versatile singer more...
Iron Man Film Review: Robert Downey Jr. Stars in This Summer’s First Blockbuster Movie
Category: Action Films
Robert Downey Jr. recreates himself as a superhero and blows away the competition with this summer's first blockbuster movie event, Iron Man more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Robyn played a duo of intimate concerts in New York City this weekend in support of her excellent self-titled dance album. more...
Robyn New CD Review: Swedish Pop Queen Eclipses Dance Music with Every Heartbeat
Category: Electronica (Music)
Known primarily for her 1997 top ten hit in the US, Robyn has grown into a hard hitting dance music mastermind with strange, tough lyrics and her own label. more...
Alanis Morissette Underneath: Canadian Queen of Bad Break Up Songs Releases New Single on iTunes
Category: Pop Music (general)
Alanis Morissette previews new album, Flavors of Entanglement, with new single "Underneath". more...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS): Symptoms, Causes and Treatments for People Suffering from IBS
Category: Intestinal Illness
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) causes distress and discomfort to millions of Americans each year. However, with time, this disorder can be treated at home. more...
Category: Pop Music (general)
Mariah Carey didn't invent the mathematical equation E=MC2 but on her new album of that title, she repeats a formula that has propelled her to international superstardom. more...
Leona Lewis Spirit CD Review: British Singer Releases Debut CD in US with Number 1 'Bleeding Love'
Category: Pop Music (general)
Debut CD from UK superstar Leona Lewis, Spirit, including the international number 1 hit, "Bleeding Love" hits US record stores. more...
Moby Last Night CD Review: New York Electronic Artist Celebrates Dance Music on New Album
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
On Last Night, Moby's first album since 2005, he recaptures the highlights of his 20-odd years of floor hopping and squeezes them into one neat portable party more...
Crystal Castles Album Review: New Electronic CD From Toronto Remixers Based on 1980’s Atari Games
Category: Electronica (Music)
Toronto's Crystal Castles release their self-titled debut album, a mix of electronic beats, experimental anthems and noise you haven't heard since Atari blew up. more...
Leona Lewis Scores Number 1 in US: Bleeding Love Tops Hot 100, Breaking New Records for UK Singer
Category: Pop Music (general)
Two months ago, Leona Lewis topped the charts in her native UK. This week "Bleeding Love" jumps to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. more...
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Madonna previews her new album Hardy Candy with a track she co-wrote and sings with Justin Timberlake. "4 Minutes" may not save the world but it may rev up Mage's career. more...
Madonna, Timbaland Go Mobile: Artists Release New Albums to Verizon and Vodafone Cell Phone Users
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
MP3's may be the next dinosaur as top artists such as Madonna and Timbaland release albums exclusively to mobile phone providers. more...
CN Tower in Toronto, Canada: A Must See Visit of the World’s Tallest Free-Standing Structure
Category: Ontario Travel
There's more to explore at Toronto's CN Tower than one big building. Imagine gut-churning heights, roller coaster rides and a nightly light show all year long. more...
Touring The Colosseum in Rome: Exploring the Most Famous Landmark in Italy
Category: Italy Travel
Now included on the new list of the World's Seven Wonders, the Roman Colosseum still defines a people and an era. A must see for any traveler's list. more...
Nine Inch Nails Free Ghosts I-IV: NIN Scares up Big Business for New Album without Record Company
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Nine Inch Nails release Ghosts I-IV, a spooky new collection of experimental instrumental songs, online for free, yet fans still pay up to $300 for physical copies. more...
Madonna Celebrates 50th Birthday: With Filth & Wisdom Film, & Hard Candy CD, Mage Joins Hall of Fame
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Madonna sets 2008 on fire with new film Filth and Wisdom, a new CD, Hard Candy, a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and her 50th Birthday. more...
Jeff Healey Dies at Age 41: Canadian Guitar Hero Loses Lifelong Battle with Cancer in Toronto
Category: Rock Music (general)
Jeff Healey, one of Canada's finest guitar heroes, died of cancer on March 2, 2008, after battling the disease that left him blind at an early age for most of his life. more...
Margot at the Wedding DVD Review: Biting Comedy Staring Nicole Kidman & Jennifer Jason Leigh Out Now
Category: Film Dramas (general)
Margot at the Wedding, director Noah Baumbach's film about the trials of sisterhood, staring Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Jason Leigh and Jack Black available now on DVD. more...
Goldfrapp Seventh Tree CD Review: The New Folk Tinged Album Sprouts New Direction for Electronic Duo
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
British electronic glammers, Goldfrapp, release their fourth studio album Seventh Tree with lots of mellow guitars and less dance-oriented material. more...
Adventure Racing Basics: Taking Outdoor Adventure to a New Level
Category: Cycling & Mountain Biking (general)
An overview of Adventure Racing; a non-stop, multi-day, multi-discipline, team event that anyone with a drive to push their limits can easily pick up. more...
Knight Rider Rides Again on NBC: Michael Knight Resurrects KITT and Passes Torch to Son Mike Tracer
Category: Prime Time TV (general)
Knight Rider, the 80s TV show about a sleek talking car and an overrated driver with huge hair, personifying the cheesiest decade ever, makes a comeback on NBC. more...
Jumper Movie Tragically Flawed: Doug Limon Directs Hayden Christensen in Static Teleporter Film
Category: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Films (general)
Jumper, the new movie from Doug Liman, director of The Bourne Identity and Mr. and Mrs. Smith, leaps into theaters staring Hayden Christensen as a teleporter in trouble. more...
Category: Pop Music (general)
While America continues to vote on the next Idol, could the US be ready for Leona Lewis, the chart topping, record breaking X-Factor winner from the UK? more...
Amy Winehouse Wins Five Grammys: Kanye West Scores Four Awards at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards
Category: Pop Music (general)
The 50th Annual Grammy Awards were handed out last night in Los Angeles with troubled British tabloid darling, Amy Winehouse, the night's biggest winner. more...
Seal Releases Amazing New CD: Latest Album System Brings British Superstar Back to Dancefloor
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Best known for his sappy single, "Kiss From a Rose", British superstar Seal releases System, a collection of dance songs produced by Stuart Price of Madonna fame. more...
Sony GPS CS1 Maps Your World: How to Organize Your Digital Photographs with Waypoints
Category: Digital Cameras
If you're tired of sorting through thousands of digital photos on your computer hard drive, GPS your way through them. more...
Proper Identification to Enter US: What Documents You Now Need To Show When Crossing the Border
Category: NE U.S. Travel (general)
New immigration laws went into effect on Thursday. So what documents do you need to show now when you cross the Canada/U.S. border? more...
Alicia Keys As I Am CD Review: New Album Proves No One Blends Hip-Hop, R&B and Jazz Like Keys
Category: Rap/Hip Hop Music (general)
Alicia Keys' new album, "As I Am", reveals a more mature singer-songwriter ready to tackle the music world once more with her blend of hip-hop, R&B and Jazz. more...
WinterCity Festival 2008: Toronto Kicks Off a 14-Day Celebration of Big City Fun
Category: Ontario Travel
Toronto's WinterCity Festival 2008 kicked off this weekend for 14 days of winter celebrations and big city fun. more...
Category: Quebec Travel
In 2008 Quebec City celebrates its 400th anniversary. What better time to visit than when the entire city is aglow with festivities. more...
Celine Taking Chances on New CD: Dion’s First Album in 5 Years Highlights Rockier Edge
Category: Pop Music (general)
On her first album of new English recordings since 2003's One Heart, Celine Dion tries to prove on Taking Chances that she's branching out. more...
Cloverfield ‘Lost’ in New York: New Film from J.J. Abrams A Monster Hit, Slightly Disappointing
Category: Supernatural Films
Shrouded in secrecy for months, new monster film Cloverfield lives up to the anticipation, at least in its suspenseful beginnings. more...
In Rainbows Tops 2007 Albums: Amy Winehouse, Arcade Fire and Radiohead Lead 2007 Year’s Best
Category: Rock Music (general)
Billboard Magazine, the Bible of American pop culture, named In Rainbows the best album of the year 2007, even before Radiohead released their number 1 CD. more...
Walking Tour of Old Quebec City: Things to Discover From The Plains of Abraham to Rue St. Jean
Category: Quebec Travel
Enjoy Quebec City's highlights from the famous Chateau Frontenac to the boutiques of Rue St. Jean the best way possible: on foot. more...
Category: Quebec Travel
Canada's largest and only majority French-speaking province, charms you with its European flare, cosmopolitan feel and general joie de vivre. more...
Britney’s Blackout Hot as Ice: Spears New Elctro-Tinged CD Proves Freakshow Still Fills Dancefloors
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
With all the fuss surrounding Britney Spears these days, a new CD causes celebration. Blackout shows a mature Britney ready to take on the dance floor and the tabloids. more...
Extraordinary Packing Tips: Proven Advice On How To Efficiently Pack Your Travel Bag, Save Space
Category: Budget Travel (general)
An overloaded suitcase makes going on vacation stressful. Follow these packing tips and travel with ease. more...
Eating Out In Vietnam: Restaurant Suggestions In Hanoi, Vietnam
Category: Vietnam Travel
As tourism grows in Vietnam, so does the endless culinary options in the nation's capital. This starter list offers a few suggestions of restaurants to try. more...
Radiohead Downloads in Rainbows: A Review of the New Internet Only Album by UK Avant-Garde Rockers
Category: Modern Rock Music
Many fans woke this week with one thing on their mind: the new Radiohead album 'In Rainbows'. But Is it any good? Can it hold its own against previous albums? A review. more...
12 Survival Essentials: Things to Bring When You Travel in the Woods or in the City
Category: Backpacking Gear
If you're not sure what to bring on a trip, start with the 12 survival essentials, guaranteed to help you in every situation. more...
Seven Traveling Don’ts: Things to Avoid Out on the Road
Category: Adventure Travel
When you travel spend time enjoying new surroundings, not getting yourself out of jams. Follow the seven don'ts of traveling and save yourself some headaches. more...
Blaqk Audio Produce CexCells: Debut Electronica Disc From AFI Member Side Project
Category: Dance/Techno Music (general)
Blaqk Audio deliver an excellent debut disc with a few flaws more...
Bodies The Exhibition in New York: A Fascinating and Unique View of the Human Body
Category: New York Travel
A review of the must see exhibit showcasing real human bodies like you've never seen them before more...
Seven Relationship Don'ts: Mistakes to Avoid When You Begin Dating
Category: Dating Advice
Coming out of a bad relationship affords time to self-adjust and reflect on what went wrong. Did you avoid the seven relationship don'ts? Learn to identify them for life. more...
Pak-Lite Flashlight: Compact Flashlight Shines Bright on One 9-Volt Battery
Category: Backpacking Gear
Small enough to fit in your pocket yet powerful enough to glow 1200 straight hours, Pak-Lite flashlights will never leave you in the dark. more...
Mont Tremblant Ski Resort, Quebec: Cheap Ideas to Enjoy Quebec’s Mountain Resort in Winter or Summer
Category: Quebec Travel
Within driving distance from the hustle of Montreal or the government glam of Ottawa, Mont Tremblant offers outdoor escapes and family fun any season of the year. more...
Dog Meat Restaurants in Vietnam: The Fine Art of Eating Thit Cho in North Vietnam
Category: Vietnam Travel
Rarely considered a culinary dish in North America and often frowned upon, eating dog meat holds a special tradition in the lives of the Vietnamese people. more...
Leatherman Charge AL Multi Tool: The Essential Knife for the Trail, Campground and Home
Category: Backpacking Gear
While a pocket knife is just a pocket knife, the Leatherman Charge AL multi tool goes beyond the knife and packs all your camping essentials into one tight parcel. more...
Mark Ronson Spins His 'Version': Hip-Hop Covers of the Best in British Music
Category: Rap/Hip Hop Music (general)
Having produced Amy Winehouse's stellar "Back to Black", DJ turned artist Mark Ronson delivers 'Version' a disc of modern classics dripping in retro groove. more...
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