Music News 1/30/2009

January’s final music news post goes for broke with Taylor Swift, White Stripes, and Katy Perry.  These stories aren’t broken, but we’ll try and fix them anyway.
Coachella gets a bit older, glitzier, and morose all at the same time.
Jessica Simpson finally talks about all the bru-ha-ha about her weight.  Well, she kinda sorta maybe indirectly [...]

Music News 1/29/2009

Thursday stories include, but are not limited to, Billboard, Kelly Clarkson, and Pink.  The following links are limited to the following links.
This just in…Danity Kane are dunzo.
U2 and Kid Rock should make the Grammy Awards a bit more interesting.  In other U2 news, they might save a historical studio.
Kylie Minogue teams up with the Wiggles?
All [...]

Music News 1/28

Can I get a Wednesday?  How about a woot-woot for Fall Out Boy, Mariah Carey, and Katharine McPhee?  Just one woot for these stories please.
James Montgomery talks about Lil’ Wayne’s rock career, and manages to hate and suck up at the same time.  I look forward to reading his blog when he’s not employed by [...]

Music News 1/27/2009

Tuesday works out as a good day for Lil’ Wayne, The Killers, and Coldplay.
If you want more info on Lil’ Wayne’s new rock album, Billboard has you covered.
The Xcel Center is booked on May 11, so says the Boss.
Rivers Cuomo sits down for a chat.
Tragedy strikes Slipknot and Lizzy Borden.
Yes, the “Thriller” musical rumors are [...]

KKCK Playlist: 1/27/2009

LIFEHOUSE – BROKEN
LINKIN PARK – LEAVE OUT ALL THE REST
SHINEDOWN – SECOND CHANCE
LENKA – THE SHOW
LADY GAGA W/COLBY O’DONIS – JUST DANCE
THE KILLERS – HUMAN
DAVID COOK – LIGHT ON
TAYLOR SWIFT – LOVE STORY
INCUBUS – LOVE HURTS
3 DOORS DOWN – LET ME BE MYSELF
ANBERLIN – THE FEEL GOOD DRAG
MISSY HIGGINS – WHERE I STOOD
ERIC HUTCHINSON [...]

Music News 1/26/2009

Monday shrugs and starts the week with Lily Allen, Red Jumpsuit Apparatus, and Taylor Hicks.  Who else drug their butts in today?
The Grammys added some new performers.  The show is actually starting to sound interesting.
Janet bails on Japan, for now.
Katy Perry tells Billboard about her touring plans.
Kelly Osbourne is turning out to be a true [...]

Shag Playlist, not 1/25/1992, but 1/25/2009

We’re not entirely sure what year the Shag/Shagg started, but if it didn’t debut on the air in 1992, the musical seeds were being planted for such a show to exist in that year.  That was the year alternative, for better or worse, hit the mainstream.  So, let’s take a look at some of the [...]

Music News 1/23/2009

Friday!  Wooo!  How about some action on No Doubt, Katy Perry, and Rihanna.
Oops, I forgot to do this while I was on a mini-vacation.  I hope you’ll forgive me.  I’ll get all the Friday stories worth reading up in the Monday update in a few hours.

Music News 1/22/2009

Thursday invites VIPs like Billboard, Andre 3000, and Britney Spears.  These stories get in, but at general admission prices.
Miley Cyrus wants you to know two things:  she isn’t mad at the Jonas Brothers, and she’s totally into Iron Maiden?
David Bowie may or may not be recording in Germany.
Kanye West isn’t too bothered by 50 Cent’s [...]

Music News 1/21/2009

Wednesday breaks news about the Brit Awards, Eminem, and Missy Higgins.  What else is breaking?
U2’s new CD isn’t even out yet, but the cover is already causing problems.
James Montgomery doesn’t hold back this week. which means he is in rare form.
A preemptive strike was launched at “If You Seek Amy”.
Brandy tightly clings to her thetans.
Say [...]