Profile: Regina Spektor
Wednesday January 31, 2007
She possesses one of the most unique voices and musical sensibilities on today's pop charts, but Regina Spektor is also quite popular with others in the entertainment field. Even ... Read More
Top 10 New Pop Albums This Week: An Exciting Week to Be a Pop Music Fan
Wednesday January 31, 2007
An eagerly awaited American Idol debut, the latest from one of the world's bestselling recording artists, the second album from the ultimate indie pop band, 2 hot developing British pop ... Read More
Top 10 Hot Pop Songs Weekly Chart
Tuesday January 30, 2007
It's a battle for the top between Fergie and Gwen Stefani on this week's chart. Find out who comes out on top and the remaining 8 hot hits in ... Read More
Review: KT Tunstall - Suddenly I See
Tuesday January 30, 2007
From Ugly Betty to The Devil Wears Prada, you've heard this song. However, it has taken some time for KT Tunstall to win over pop radio. Read more ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts This Week
Tuesday January 30, 2007
Mika holds firmly to the top of the pop singles chart this week in the UK. The big debut of the week comes from one of the hottest American ... Read More
Pop Music on TV This Week
Monday January 29, 2007
This is the week Katharine McPhee, 2006 American Idol runner-up, makes her official debut in the spotlight. There are multiple chances to see her perform this week. Also, ... Read More
Friday Fun Video: Augustana - Boston (Live)
Friday January 26, 2007
I got to catch Augustana live last year opening for Snow Patrol. Their performance style is intense. Enjoy this video of the band's big pop breakthrough "Boston" performed ... Read More
Daughtry Concert Tour
Friday January 26, 2007
Just as their debut album hits #1, rock band Daughtry will head out on the road for their first concert tour. Check the dates, cities and venues of the ... Read More
Profile: Gym Class Heroes
Friday January 26, 2007
"Take a look at my girlfriend..." The memorable hook from Supertramp's classic "Breakfast In America" is helping propel Gym Class Heroes up the pop singles chart with their single ... Read More
Visitors' Top 10 - January 26, 2007
Friday January 26, 2007
The top 10 you create!
When you visit the About Top 40 Forum, you have the opportunity to rate a wide range of the current top pop hits. Below ... Read More
Coachella 2007: Rage Against the Machine to the Red Hot Chili Peppers
Thursday January 25, 2007
The Coachella Music and Arts Festival is arguably the biggest music event of the year in North America. The 2007 festival will take over the Empire Polo Field in ... Read More
Remember Elliott Yamin?
Thursday January 25, 2007
Chris Daughtry is sitting at #1 on the pop album chart, Taylor Hicks debuted at #2 with his self-titled album, and Katharine McPhee's self-titled debut will be in stores Tuesday. ... Read More
The Night of Superstars aka The Grammy Awards
Thursday January 25, 2007
With today's announcement that Corinne Bailey Rae, John Mayer, and John Legend would perform together as a unit the evening of February 11th at the 49th Annual Grammy Awards celebration, ... Read More
US Pop Music Charts This Week: Daughtry and Fall Out Boy Rock to #1
Thursday January 25, 2007
Rock is back at the top of the charts. After spending 8 weeks at #11 or above on the album chart, the debut album from Daughtry climbs to #1 ... Read More
Top 10 New Pop Albums This Week
Wednesday January 24, 2007
It's not often that a pop band from an independent label tops my weekly list of new pop albums, but the Shins are no ordinary indie pop band. If ... Read More
Gwen Stefani Officially Announces The Sweet Escape Tour
Wednesday January 24, 2007
Gwen Stefani has officially announced her spring 2007 Sweet Escape Concert Tour. The shows will feature Akon and Lady Sovereign as guest performers. Some of the dates and ... Read More
Melinda Doolittle - A Backup Singer Steps Forward on American Idol
Wednesday January 24, 2007
It is still very early in the process for this year's American Idol, but as I was watching the usual parade of bizarre and unfortunate performances sprinkled with a few ... Read More
Diana Ross - An Appreciation
Tuesday January 23, 2007
Tomorrow Diana Ross will debut on the Billboard album chart with her 41st solo charted album in the US titled I Love You. While it is by all accounts ... Read More
Top 10 Hot Pop Songs Weekly Chart: Fergie Leads a Glamorous Life
Tuesday January 23, 2007
This week Fergie is back already with "Glamorous," the 3rd big hit from her solo album The Dutchess. There are also 9 other hot songs on the chart. ... Read More
Cartel Concert Tour
Tuesday January 23, 2007
If Cartel's "Honestly" fit perfectly into that power/punk pop niche on the radio for you, now it's time to see the band onstage. Fresh from their top 40 pop ... Read More
Review: Hellogoodbye - Here (In Your Arms)
Tuesday January 23, 2007
If you are unfamiliar with "Here (In Your Arms)" from the California indie pop band Hellogoodbye and you are a pop music fan, you owe it to yourself to find ... Read More
Prince Shut Out of Best Song Academy Award Nomination, But Dreamgirls Gets 3
Tuesday January 23, 2007
Prince may have walked off with the Golden Globe for the Best Song from a Motion Picture, but he apparently didn't impress Academy Award (Oscar) voters. Instead, 3 songs from ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts This Week: Mika Shines With "Grace Kelly"
Monday January 22, 2007
A new star has risen in UK pop circles. This week Mika's flamboyant pop on "Grace Kelly" becomes the second single, after Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy," to hit the top ... Read More
Pop Music on TV This Week
Monday January 22, 2007
It's a relatively slow week for pop music on TV, but you do have the chance to see Daughtry stop by MTV's TRL, catch the return of John Mellencamp, and ... Read More
Snap Judgment: Katharine McPhee - Over It
Sunday January 21, 2007
The first single from the upcoming debut album by 2006 American Idol runner-up Katharine McPhee is finally hitting pop radio. Do you think it's hot enough to secure a ... Read More
Top 10 Jock Anthems
Sunday January 21, 2007
Jock anthems or jams have become a key element of major sports events. There was a day without crowds spelling out "YMCA" or chanting "na na na na, na ... Read More
Friday Fun Video: Bloc Party - The Prayer
Friday January 19, 2007
If you've had a long hard week, it's great to kick back on a Friday night in a local club. However, somewhat odd things could happen...or perhaps not much ... Read More
Words of Wisdom From Lily Allen - Final Words on the Internet
Friday January 19, 2007
She is filled with wit and wisdom and, yet, Lily Allen is only 21. Her debut album Alright, Still is available in stores in the US January 30, 2007. ... Read More
Visitors' Top 10 - January 19, 2007
Friday January 19, 2007
The top 10 you create!
When you visit the About Top 40 Forum, you have the opportunity to rate a wide range of the current top pop hits. Below ... Read More
US Pop Music Charts This Week: Nelly Says It Right
Thursday January 18, 2007
Dreamgirls is holding the top of the album chart this week in a particularly slow sales week, but the big news is the chart jumps by Nelly Furtado as she ... Read More
Words of Wisdom From Lily Allen - Fashion
Thursday January 18, 2007
She is filled with wit and wisdom and, yet, Lily Allen is only 21. Her debut album Alright, Still is available in stores in the US January 30, 2007. ... Read More
Top 10 New Pop Albums This Week: Return of the Classic Pop Artists
Wednesday January 17, 2007
It's a wave of new albums and collections from some of the top classic pop artists of all time. If you are longing for the sounds of past decades, check ... Read More
Words of Wisdom From Lily Allen - The Internet, Pt. 2
Wednesday January 17, 2007
She is filled with wit and wisdom and, yet, Lily Allen is only 21. Her debut album Alright, Still is available in stores in the US January 30, 2007. ... Read More
Snap Judgment: Bow Wow - Outta My System
Wednesday January 17, 2007
Apparently, he's still hurting. Bow Wow is showing a deeper side of himself on the current album The Price of Fame, and it seems his new single "Outta My ... Read More
Fans Vs. the Critics - Nickelback
Tuesday January 16, 2007
If any band today inspires a great gulf between the opinions of pop music critics and pop music fans, it's Nickelback. A few choice words from some of today's ... Read More
Top 10 Hot Pop Songs Weekly Chart
Tuesday January 16, 2007
It's a sweet escape, but it's not over at the top of this week's Top 10 Hot Pop Songs chart. Some of the hottest new bands around have climbed ... Read More
Words of Wisdom From Lily Allen - Body Image
Tuesday January 16, 2007
She is filled with wit and wisdom and, yet, Lily Allen is only 21. Her debut album Alright, Still is available in stores in the US January 30, 2007. ... Read More
Prince Takes Home Golden Globe for "Song of the Heart"
Tuesday January 16, 2007
All I can say is that visitors to this site have good taste! When I introduced Prince's Golden Globe winning "Song of the Heart" as a Snap Judgment feature ... Read More
Profile: Good Charlotte
Tuesday January 16, 2007
Very few top pop-rock bands are led by twin brothers. Good Charlotte is one of those rare bands. The group was formed when the teenage brothers Madden were ... Read More
A Guide to American Idol and Its Musical Impact
Monday January 15, 2007
A strong argument can be made that no television show has ever had as significant an impact on American popular music as that of American Idol. Shows such as ... Read More
Words of Wisdom From Lily Allen - The Internet
Monday January 15, 2007
She is filled with wit and wisdom and, yet, Lily Allen is only 21. Her debut album Alright, Still is available in stores in the US January 30, 2007. ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts This Week: Amy Winehouse Is Fully Rehabilitated
Monday January 15, 2007
First, her single "Rehab" hit the UK top 10 last fall, and then the album Back to Black was released and sold well, if not spectacularly, in its first few ... Read More
Profile: Ruben Studdard
Monday January 15, 2007
Ruben Studdard was the winning contestant on season 2 of American Idol. He was both the first male and first African-American winner. What has been the career path ... Read More
Pop Music on TV This Week: Divatastic!
Monday January 15, 2007
Tuesday morning just call in sick, pull out the popcorn and enjoy the diva fest on TV! 3 opportunities to see the return of the ultimate diva, Diana Ross, ... Read More
Review: Augustana - Boston
Sunday January 14, 2007
This song has been lingering in the lower reaches of the top 100 pop singles for months now, but it looks like it might finally break through. Where does ... Read More
Profile: Fantasia
Sunday January 14, 2007
In 2004, 19 year old Fantasia Barrino stole the show on American Idol with her powerful version of the Porgy and Bess classic "Summertime." Where has she gone since ... Read More
Friday Fun Video: Shiny Toy Guns - Le Disko
Friday January 12, 2007
A bit of electronic indie pop to help close out your week. Shiny Toy Guns have slowly been crossing over to pop audiences from their alternative rock homeland. ... Read More
Top 10 Pop Songs About War
Friday January 12, 2007
In the wake of an extremely unpopular escalation of the Iraq War, it seems appropriate to turn to what musicians have said about the subject of war over the past ... Read More
Visitors' Top 10 - January 12, 2007
Friday January 12, 2007
The top 10 you create!
When you visit the About Top 40 Forum, you have the opportunity to rate a wide range of the current top pop hits. Below ... Read More
Is Mika the Next Big Thing?
Friday January 12, 2007
Picked as the top new artist for 2007 in the BBC's annual poll (Corinne Bailey Rae was last year's pick), Lebanese-born Mika (pronounced Mee-ka) seems guaranteed to make a splash ... Read More
US Pop Music Charts This Week: The Post-Christmas Rush Has Ended
Thursday January 11, 2007
The post-Christmas rush in digital sales has come to a close so all sales of music are in the usual early January slump. As a result, the #1 album ... Read More
Taylor Hicks Concert Tour
Thursday January 11, 2007
Sales for his first self-titled album Taylor Hicks have been a bit weak, particularly when compared to the albums by Daughtry flying off the shelves. However, I suspect that ... Read More
Simon Cowell, Entertainment Entrepreneur
Thursday January 11, 2007
Almost everyone is familiar with Simon Cowell as acerbic television talent show judge on both sides of the Atlantic. However, are you also familiar with his career as one ... Read More
12 Contestants Remain Competing to Sing With Justin Timberlake
Thursday January 11, 2007
Will it be negrojedi, inlalaland, or thisischeeky? That's the online nicknames of just 3 of the 12 hopefuls now remaining in the competition to perform with Justin Timberlake at ... Read More
Eric Prydz Takes Pink Floyd to the Dance Floor...and the Top of the Charts
Thursday January 11, 2007
One of the least well kept secrets about Pink Floyd's legendary concept album The Wall is that it is not only a rock classic, but also contains some outstanding dance ... Read More
Top 10 New Pop Albums This Week: A New Hit for Disney?
Wednesday January 10, 2007
The music industry is shaking off the post-holiday hangover and beginning to put new music in stores again. These week is low on major releases, but a great opportunity ... Read More
Beyonce and Shakira Collaborate on Bilingual "Beautiful Liar"
Wednesday January 10, 2007
2 of the world's top female pop stars have decided to collaborate on a new record. Beyonce and Shakira have both independently confirmed that they will release a duet ... Read More
Snap Judgment: Good Charlotte - The River
Wednesday January 10, 2007
It has been delayed approximately 9 months from the original release plans, but Good Charlotte's 4th studio album Good Morning Revival is now due in stores March 27, 2007. The ... Read More
Rihanna Is Barbados Entertainer of the Year
Tuesday January 9, 2007
For the second consecutive year Rihanna has been selected Entertainer of the Year in her home island nation of Barbados. She also won Album of the Year and Song of ... Read More
Top 10 Hot Pop Songs Weekly Chart
Tuesday January 9, 2007
The holidays are over, the charts have shaken out the hoopla, and we're back down to business. If you want to know which songs are on the fast track ... Read More
Justin Timberlake's Concert Tour Kicks Off in High Style in San Diego
Tuesday January 9, 2007
Justin Timberlake is arguably the hottest of hot pop stars right now. He got the chance to show fans directly what he can do on stage last night in ... Read More
Review: Fergie - Glamorous
Tuesday January 9, 2007
Fergie has blasted herself into the top ranks of female pop stars with 2 back-to-back #1 hit singles. For her 3rd single from the album The Dutchess, Fergie is ... Read More
Top 10 Best Selling Albums of 2006 - UK
Monday January 8, 2007
Last week I presented the Top 10 Best Selling Albums in the US of 2006. This week I have the corresponding list for the UK.
Snow Patrol - Eyes Open
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UK Pop Music Charts This Week: Rules Changes are Complete
Monday January 8, 2007
The rule changes on the UK Pop Music Charts are complete. However, that didn't result in a huge amount of change at the top. At least one older ... Read More
Review - Dreamgirls Soundtrack
Monday January 8, 2007
The soundtrack for the movie version of the Broadway classic Dreamgirls is a star-packed extravaganza featuring Jennifer Hudson, Beyonce, Jamie Foxx, and Eddie Murphy. Many fans of the Broadway ... Read More
Pop Music on TV This Week: The Full Schedule Returns
Monday January 8, 2007
The holiday lull is over, and there is a full schedule of Pop Music on TV this week, particularly today and Tuesday. See hot artists like Daughtry, Paula DeAnda, ... Read More
Fall Out Boy to Headline 2007 Honda Civic Tour
Sunday January 7, 2007
Last year's annual Honda Civic Tour was headlined by the Black Eyed Peas. This year Fall Out Boy will be headlining. The tour begins April 18, 2007 in ... Read More
UK Pop Singles Chart Rule Changes Give Fans Control
Sunday January 7, 2007
Last year the major record retailers in the UK dropped their opposition to download-only tracks hitting the pop singles chart. This decision has resulted in rule changes for the ... Read More
Re-Evaluating Britney Spears - The 5 Top Singles
Friday January 5, 2007
As we all try to forget the bizarre last year on Planet Britney and look forward to what Britney Spears promises is "bigger and better than ever," let's look back ... Read More
Friday Fun Video: Snow Patrol featuring Martha Wainwright - Set the Fire to the Third Bar
Friday January 5, 2007
Yes, there is life after "Chasing Cars" for the British pop-rock group Snow Patrol. However, it looks like little of the intensity has let up. Enjoy this video ... Read More
New Artist Alert - David Martin
Friday January 5, 2007
As a music writer, I see a lot of material from aspiring new artists. I listen to or look at (if a video) almost all of it, but have ... Read More
Visitors' Top 10 - January 5, 2007
Friday January 5, 2007
The top 10 you create!
When you visit the About Top 40 Forum, you have the opportunity to rate a wide range of the current top pop hits. Below ... Read More
Review - Nickelback - If Everyone Cared
Friday January 5, 2007
Nickelback singing about world peace? That's exactly what "If Everyone Cared" is about. It is accompanied by an intelligent, on-target video as well. Read more about ... Read More
US Pop Music Charts This Week: It's All Fergalicious
Thursday January 4, 2007
Fergie slides into the #1 spot on the pop singles chart this week for the second time in as many tries as a solo artist. "Fergalicious" follows "London Bridge" ... Read More
Top 10 Best Selling Albums of 2006
Thursday January 4, 2007
The final numbers are in. These are the 10 best selling albums of the year. Click on the title to read a review.
Soundtrack - High School Musical - ... Read More
Meet Daughtry
Thursday January 4, 2007
Unless you've been living under a rock, you are familiar with American Idol Season 5 rocker Chris Daughtry, but what about the members of his self-titled band? If you ... Read More
Beyonce Disqualified in Bid for Best Song Academy Award for "Listen"
Wednesday January 3, 2007
"Listen" from the movie Dreamgirls could win an Academy Award for Best Song this spring, but the name of Beyonce Knowles, the singer and one of the songwriters, won't be ... Read More
Snap Judgment: Jem - Once In Every Lifetime
Wednesday January 3, 2007
In case you haven't seen the movie Eragon and you think that Avril Lavigne's hit single "Keep Holding On" is the only worthwhile song from the soundtrack, I would like ... Read More
Carly Simon 'Into White' - Top New Pop Album This Week
Wednesday January 3, 2007
This is the week of the year the music industry release cycle goes into hibernation so my weekly listing of top 10 new pop albums will take a much-deserved rest. ... Read More
Profile: Josh Groban
Wednesday January 3, 2007
You may be familiar with Josh Groban's amazing voice, but how familiar are you with his path to the top? Read more about one of today's greatest singers in ... Read More
Top 10 Anticipated Pop Albums for 2007
Wednesday January 3, 2007
This is the time of year to pull out the pop crystal ball and try and see through the haze to figure out what is to come in the new ... Read More
Top 10 Hot Pop Songs Weekly Chart
Tuesday January 2, 2007
This week Ludacris, with a little help from Mary J. Blige, has the hottest song around. However, he's not the only artist with a hot song this week. Check ... Read More
Pop Music on TV This Week
Tuesday January 2, 2007
The schedule is a bit late getting posted this week due to the New Year holiday, and it is a rather slim schedule of performances as well. However, you ... Read More
Review: Gwen Stefani - The Sweet Escape (Single)
Tuesday January 2, 2007
Gwen Stefani has followed the relative disappointment of "Wind It Up" with the breezy title song from the Sweet Escape album. It features guest vocals from current chart-topper Akon. ... Read More
UK Pop Music Charts This Week: The End of a Chart Era
Monday January 1, 2007
This week is the end of an era on the UK pop music charts. Beginning next week it will no longer be necessary for a single to be selling ... Read More
Top 10 Artists to Watch in 2007
Monday January 1, 2007
It's time to celebrate the New Year and the great music to come! It took some time, gnashing of teeth, and whittling to get down to only 10 artists ... Read More