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Live review: Chrisette Michele

by Mike McCray on February 25, 2010 at 4:16PM

Chrisette Michele The Fillmore Charlotte Feb. 24, 2010 Photos by Jeff Hahne The Verdict: Wouldn't expect anything less from her, it was great show from someone who's slowly climbing into that top-tier of R&B singers conversation.

What happened to Rolling Stone's website?

by Mike McCray on February 22, 2010 at 4:20PM

Mashable reported earlier today that RollingStone.com may have forgot to renew their domain name. A pretty mundane story really, that only gave us this light chuckle of this here screenshot I took of the missing website from this afternoon and a situation that I'm sure will be corrected ASAP. Now, why their site had this FAIL is still a mystery but here's a couple theories I've been kicking around about it.

Avoiding Idol chatter

by Mike McCray on February 18, 2010 at 3:29PM

I can't be the only music writer in the country who doesn't watch American Idol. I mean, I'm familiar.

V-Day cards for lazy guys

by Mike McCray on February 12, 2010 at 4:28PM

It's Valentine's Day weekend and for those of us who don't give it shit, and/or are chasing shattered ass on Sunday, these video cards from North Carolina based comedy troupe, Green Bench, should help you tell that girl, exactly what you want to do. Whether it's something freaky or something with a friend...

Umm...where's the music?

by Mike McCray on February 11, 2010 at 11:24AM

There's nothing more jarring than silence. Now, imagine being in a public place where you're used to hearing some mundane soundtrack to whatever you're doing and it strangely be missing.

The halftime cultural divide

by Mike McCray on February 8, 2010 at 5:16PM

Half-way through the Saints win during Super Bowl XLIV last night, The Who took the stage in Miami to perform the hits. Now, I wouldn't consider them crossover artists by any means, but I'm at least aware of them and willing to argue that everyone who's ever watched TV or a movie has heard, "Who Are You" and "Baba O'Reilly" but following people's reactions on Twitter, thoughts and opinions were clearly split along racial lines.

Little Brother reveals details of LAST album

by Mike McCray on January 26, 2010 at 4:28PM

North Carolina's Little Brother, Phonte and Rapper Big Pooh, has been the de facto "face" of the state's music scene since its first release The Listening in 2003. The duo recently revealed details of their latest album, LeftBack, tentatively slated to drop in April.

Rev Run's son spits "Hot Fire"

by Mike McCray on January 20, 2010 at 2:55PM

I guess we finally know which Simmons kid got the rap gene (and it wasn't JoJo). Diggy Simmons, the moody 14-year old mogul in the making, does more than breakdance, design clothes and beat up his little brother, he raps too and I bullshit you not, it's good.

Ringtones need an age max

by Mike McCray on January 19, 2010 at 5:11PM

I swear to God if I hear another corny hit from the '70s or '80s emitting unironically from the purse or belt strap of an old person, I'm going to lose my mind. Much like the Ed Hardy t-shirt clinging to the unappealing flesh of a walking mid-life crisis, ringtones are just another avenue for those crossing over from being young to old to say, "Hey, I know what the kids are doing."

DJ Wonder's Teddy P Tribute Mix

by Mike McCray on January 15, 2010 at 4:37PM

After the passing of Teddy Pendergrass, DJ Wonder put together a mix of some of his classic songs spanning his entire career from Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes to his stellar solo career. He also mixed R&B, rap and soul songs that sampled his music.

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