Archive for August, 2012

The Odyssey of Phillip Phillips: American Idol’s ‘Golden’ Musician
08 Aug. 2012

The Odyssey of Phillip Phillips: American Idol’s ‘Golden’ Musician


Former American Idol judge Paula Abdul once said: “It was like watching the Olympics and you are our Michael Phelps.” Although Ms. Abdul was referring to then-contestant Adam Lambert, another gifted vocalist and acoustic guitar player who is worthy of this quote is none other than Season 11 Idol winner Phillips Phillips, who received the …

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08 Aug. 2012

Colton Dixon Opens Up to Broken Records Magazine


On Wednesday, August 22, 2012, Broken Records Magazine’s Markos Papadatos had the pleasure to chat with Colton Dixon, the seventh place finalist of Season 11 of American Idol, prior to his live show at the Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York. One of the most shocking eliminations in the eleventh season of American Idol …

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08 Aug. 2012

‘American Idol’ Season 11 Contestants Chat with Broken Records Magazine


On Wednesday, August 22, 2012, Broken Records Magazine’s Markos Papadatos chatted with this year’s American Idol Season 11 contestants prior to their show at Nassau Coliseum in Long Island, New York. Broken Records Magazine: “What do you miss most about the American Idol experience?” Deandre Brackensick: “Having the excitement of singing something new each week. …

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08 Aug. 2012

Tristan Prettyman Talks “Cedar and Gold”


EMI recording artist and singer-songwriter Tristan Prettyman encompasses the soulfulness of Norah Jones, the expressiveness of Adele and the mellifluousness of Sarah McLachlan. Her newest album, Cedar and Gold, is expected to be released on October 2 and it features the catchy lead-off single “My Oh My.”  “I wrote this song on my couch in …

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Taylor Swift Reaches #1…AGAIN
08 Aug. 2012

Taylor Swift Reaches #1…AGAIN


#taylorswift #1 TAYLOR SWIFT HAS DONE IT AGAIN! The music superstar has set a new digital sales record for female artists. She sold over  623,000 U.S. downloads of her new single in a SINGLE WEEK! Taylor Swift released her lead single “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together” from her forthcoming album, Red,  last week during a …

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SCOTT STAPP’S ‘SINNER’S CREED’ BOOK REVIEW
08 Aug. 2012

SCOTT STAPP’S ‘SINNER’S CREED’ BOOK REVIEW


  It’s a battle between life and death. Heaven and hell. Good and evil. It’s feeling like a sinner when you’re quite pure and honest. Thus the obstacles Scott Stapp, lead singer of Creed, has and is overcoming. The Grammy award winning and platinum selling rock-star is releasing his tell-all, behind the scenes memoir of …

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Delta Rae
08 Aug. 2012

Delta Rae


It’s rare to find a voice that is so naturally talented, let alone so many at once; however, on that rare occasion, when you take those voices, and add enormous instrumental talent, you achieve near perfection. As it just so happens, one of the newest bands to hit the mainstream, Sire Records artist Delta Rae, …

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Taylor Swift Turns RED on October 22nd
08 Aug. 2012

Taylor Swift Turns RED on October 22nd


Taylor Swift’s highly-anticipated fourth studio album will be released worldwide on October 22 nd, Taylor herself announced this evening during a live YouTube web chat with her fans. Entitled Red, the album will be released on Big Machine Records and contains 16 tracks. After writing her last album (Speak Now) entirely by herself, for this record Taylor collaborated with several artists, producers, and …

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08 Aug. 2012

The Latest News on Randy Blythe


OFFICIAL STATEMENT Greetings. This is D. Randall Blythe, checking in from my beloved hometown of Richmond, VA, United States of America. I was recently released on bail from Pankrác Prison in Prague, Czech Republic, after over a month of incarceration. Now that I am out for the moment, I would like to say a few …

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08 Aug. 2012

The Latest News on Matchbox Twenty


MATCHBOX TWENTY REVEAL “SHE’S SO MEAN”; NEW VIDEO DEBUTED ON YOUTUBE; “SHE’S SO MEAN” HERALDS MULTI-PLATINUM SUPERSTARS’ FIRST ALL-NEW COLLECTION IN A DECADE; “NORTH” ARRIVES EVERYWHERE ON SEPTEMBER 4th Emblem/Atlantic recording group Matchbox Twenty announced the world premiere of the companion video to their electrifying new single, “She’s So Mean.”  The clip – directed by …

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