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Buzz Meter

PUBLISHED Mar 12, 2013

David Bowie (Pictured) Never has an new album from a sexagenarian been so anticipated. That it's his best in nearly half his years makes Bo...

Buzz Meter

PUBLISHED Feb 7, 2013

My Bloody Valentine (Pictured) It only took Kevin Shields 21 years, but he made good on his very, very belated promise. The Knife A 100-m...

The Translator

PBR&B

PUBLISHED Feb 7, 2013

What is it? The socially and racially charged term refers to R&B that's been co-opted by "hipsters" ('cause they drink Pabst Blue Ribbon)....

Buzz Meter

PUBLISHED Nov 27, 2012

Foals While it's still early, the angular UK rockers' Holy Fire is arguably the most anticipated album of 2013. Deftones Who knew the cool...

Translator

Trap

PUBLISHED Nov 27, 2012

What is it? A controversial term now referring to two distinct genres. Originally an 808-heavy form of Southern hip-hop made by producers s...

Translator

American Black Metal

PUBLISHED Oct 29, 2012

What is it? American black metal originates from the Norwegian scene of the early '80s, Early American black metal was defined by blast bea...

Buzz Meter

PUBLISHED Oct 29, 2012

Kendrick Lamar He may not been the most hyped rapper of the year. That is, until everyone heard that this underdog has made the best rap al...

Buzz Meter

PUBLISHED Sep 24, 2012

AlunaGeorge After turning heads with their irresistible EP on Tri Angle, this London-based R&B/pop duo signed to Island and are prepping an...