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Pearl Jam 'Lightning Bolt': Stream New Album From Eddie Vedder & Co.

By Alex Galbraith, Mstars Reporter | Oct 08, 2013 11:58 AM EDT

Pearl Jam's latest Lightning Bolt is streaming on iTunes a full week before its October 15 release date. Check it out here (The stream is on Pearl Jam's artist page). Read More »

Justin Bieber 'Heartbreaker' Released Early: New Single from 'Baby' Singer Leads Music Mondays, Music Journal Project, Highly Anticipated Single is Mature, Slow Burning Track [LISTEN]

By Carolyn Menyes | Oct 07, 2013 12:09 AM EDT

After months and months of anticipation, Justin Bieber's new single "Heartbreaker" has been released. As hinted at by Bieber, “Heartbreaker” addresses the emotional turmoil after a particularly heavy break up. “This is personal, just between me and you / I want you to know that I still love you / Even though the seasons may change,” Bieber speaks. Likely written about his ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez, the lyrics are quite revelatory for a pop song. “I still believe in love / I still believe in us,” he sings with pain in his voice. Read More »

REVIEW Miley Cyrus 'Bangerz' Deluxe Edition LEAK on Tumbr: 'Rooting For My Baby,' 'On My Own,' 'Hands in the Air' Add Different Elements to New Album from 'Wrecking Ball' Singer [LISTEN]

By Carolyn Menyes | Oct 03, 2013 10:34 AM EDT

Less than a week remains until the release of Miley Cyrus’ highly anticipated album “Bangerz.” Though the full standard version of the album can be heard on iTunes, the three bonus tracks for the album: “Rooting For My Baby,” “On My Own” and “Hands in the Air” (featuring Ludacris) have leaked. Read More »

Drake 'Nothing Was The Same' Album Review: Leaked Album Shows Best of Soft, Hard Side from 'Started From The Bottom' Rapper [STREAM]

By Carolyn Menyes | Sep 19, 2013 02:05 PM EDT

Drake's latest album, "Nothing Was The Same," leaked earlier this week. Surrounded by the hype and high expectations from its two singles, "Started From The Bottom" and "Hold On, We're Going Home," the album seems to be a transition LP for the OVO rapper, who blends together his newfound toughness with heartbreak. The result is a blend of the best of Drake. Read More »

Katy Perry 'Dark Horse' REVIEW: Trap-Inspired New 'Prism' Song Featuring Juicy J Adds Underground Elements to Modern Pop Landscape, Interesting Mix for New Album 2013 [LISTEN]

By Carolyn Menyes | Sep 17, 2013 10:17 AM EDT

As promised in the Pepsi promotion that "Roar" singer Katy Perry ran before the MTV VMAs, a new song from her upcoming album "Prism" has been released for fans to hear. Following some technical difficulties with iTunes, "Dark Horse" debuted on iTunes shortly after midnight this morning (Sept. 17). Read More »

REVIEW: Mumford & Sons Gentlemen of the Road Stopover Troy, Ohio: Folk Festival Takes Over Small Town for Labor Day Weekend, Strongly Delivers [VIDEOS]

By Carolyn Menyes | Sep 03, 2013 09:49 AM EDT

Featuring a best-of-the-best 12-band lineup from the genres of folk rock, Americana, country and alternative rock, the Gentlemen of the Road stopover in Troy was headlined by Mumford & Sons and also boasted bands such as Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros, Old Crow Medicine Show, The Vaccines and Phosphorescent. Over 35,000 people flooded into Troy -- reportedly from 48 different states -- to see one of music's biggest acts and their friends perform over two days. Read More »

Katy Perry 'Roar' Vs. Lady Gaga 'Applause': What New Song 2013 Has Better Lyrics, Music, Staying Power? [REVIEWS/LISTEN]

By Carolyn Menyes | Aug 12, 2013 02:58 PM EDT

Katy Perry and Lady Gaga had new singles due out this month, with premature leaks forcing the pop stars to rush release their songs to radio before their original release dates. Though both Perry and Gaga have settled their differences and encouraged their fans to love each other instead of fighting each other as their singles come out, it's impossible not to compare "Roar" and "Applause." So, which new pop single has the ability to gain new fans and top the charts? Read More »

Robin Thicke 'Blurred Lines': Mr. Agreeable Tears Smash Hit Apart In Quietus Review

By Alex Galbraith, Mstars Reporter | Aug 12, 2013 01:31 PM EDT

While Robin Thicke's "Blurred Lines" has remained a massive hit (and his album even received mostly favorable reviews), the song has had a sexsim debate raging around it since day one. The Quietus' Mr. Agreeable came late to the party and took Thicke to task over his infamous music video. Read More »

Backstreet Boys In A World Like This Tour: 20 Years Into the Game, BSB Still Know How to Make the Girls Scream in Cleveland, Exclusive Review [VIDEO/FULL SETLIST]

By Carolyn Menyes | Aug 11, 2013 06:56 PM EDT

It's been roughly 20 years since Backstreet Boys hit the scene and got young teenage girls screaming at the very sight of their favorite boy band member. Backstreet Boys concerts circa, say 2000, would register ear-splitting decibels from female fans, making unlucky boyfriends, husbands and fathers at the show hang their heads in amazement. Not much has changed. Read More »

REVIEW: Ariana Grande 'Right There,' LISTEN to New Song 2013 from 'The Way' Singer with Help from Big Sean, Debut Album 'Yours Truly' Set Up for Mature Release [AUDIO]

By Carolyn Menyes | Aug 07, 2013 11:27 AM EDT

After releasing three Instagram previews for her new album "Yours Truly" and two singles, "The Way" and "Baby I," Ariana Grande has dropped a new track from her debut solo album. Today (Aug. 7), the rising pop star debuted "Right There," featuring rapper Big Sean. Read More »

Lady Gaga 'Aura' Leaks [REVIEW]: 'Artpop' Rumored Single 'Burqa' Hits the Web, Sets the Stage for Bizarre, Experimental New Album 2013 Before Nov. 11 Release Date [LISTEN]

By Carolyn Menyes | Aug 06, 2013 11:13 AM EDT

Last night (Aug. 5), Twitter and the Internet were sent in to a tizzy when a Lady Gaga single, "Aura" (or "Burqa," as fans referred to the song) from the new album 2013 "Artpop" leaked on to the web. Though there's no word on whether or not the track is an official Lady Gaga song, and the leaked product is most certainly an unpolished demo, "Aura" sets the stage for "Artpop." And, boy, it's going to be weird. Read More »

The Wanted New Single 2013 'We Own The Night' Released: Song Teased on 'The Wanted Life' Gets Full Release, Is Hopeful Anthem as Memorable as Party in Lyrics? [REVIEW]

By Carolyn Menyes | Aug 05, 2013 02:14 PM EDT

After teasing their new single 2013 "We Own The Night" on the TV reality show "The Wanted Life" last month, UK boy band The Wanted have officially released the new track in full. Read More »

Jessie J New Song 2013 'It's My Party' [REVIEW]: Feel-Good Anthem From New Album 2013 is a Lesser Version of 'Domino'

By Carolyn Menyes | Aug 05, 2013 12:51 PM EDT

Jessie J is back with a new single, "It's My Party." The pop, good-timey song is reportedly the second single from the "Domino" singer's upcoming, untitled second studio album, due out sometime in the fourth quarter this year. Read More »

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