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To the mainstream world, Matthew Sweet probably seems like a one-hit wonder. "Sick Of Myself" was everywhere in 1995, but nothing before or since has grabbed the public's attention so firmly .

Columbus-based pop rock band Saving Jane will be returning to Cardo's Restaurant and Bar Saturday evening.

Following the success of their first album, My Broken Hero was looking for material for a sophomore album.

Brad Meltzer's hot thriller "The Book of Lies" was published in early September, and it arrived with a unique companion soundtrack.

It's begun to sink in how far rock and roll has fallen these days in the pop-culture pantheon.

Nas, "Nas" Nas is a martyr of his own making, from his shortsighted proclamations about the death of hip-hop and his steadfast resistance to radio-friendliness on down to the original title of this album, which ...

At a glance ... despite the fiercer sound and production, brevity and familiarity keep Rock What You Got from being the breakthrough album that Superchick would like it to be.

Doseone gives me a hug, asks about my drive, and, satisfied, returns to his makeshift studio.

The Beatles are close to securing a deal that would see their first digital music releases through music games rather than direct downloads from iTunes or or similar stores, according to the Financial Times .

While Guitar Hero took the world by storm, Andy Sheppard continued to strum his own acoustic guitar.

With My Complex Island, Kenotia, Fairwell, and Jetlag Gemini; Monday, April 14; The Talent Farm, 20911 Johnson St., Pembroke Pines. via Miami New Times

By Mark Lowry In a benefit for the American Fallen Heroes Fund, which supports families of soldiers killed overseas, there will be a screening of the 'multi-media experience' Alexander -- Hero of Heroes, a ... via Star-telegram.com

“I have such eclectic tastes in music. I love rock, hip-hop, I like pop. I love Natasha Bedingfield and [singer-songwriter] Anna Nalick.”

Photo by: Mark Sullivan / WireImage There's a new Hero coming to your record store - but what musical styles are really inspiring Hayden Panettiere these days? "Like pop, rock - maybe more of an R&B thing," the ... via People

“To me it's more of a musical thing”

Fans of Canadian rock outfit Protest the Hero have quite a show to look forward to Wednesday.

In addition to the band performing its original blend of hard rock, metal and progressive music along with acts Silverstein, A Day to Remember and The Devil Wears Prada - fans will also enjoy the unique stage presence of Protest the Hero frontman, Rody Walker.

'They can expect some sexually ambiguous dancing,' Walker said during a phone interview from the band's small hometown of Whitby, Ontario, in a sarcastic tone that left me wondering if he was joking or not. Read more

Issue date: 2/19/08 Section: Focus Last week, game developer Red Octane announced that Aerosmith will receive their own installment in the very popular "Guitar Hero" series. via The Daily Campus

“And I gravitated toward KC's use of minor sevenths. It adds a nice extra element, rather than power chords all the time.”

The Crayons, from left, Joe Freeman, Mike Bolduc, Keith Caruana and Terry McClain, play Tess' Lark Tavern on Friday. via The Gazette

“Everything is still so new that we're just enjoying whatever comes up.”

The guys from Boston's Boys Like Girls are starting to get the hang of this whole rock star thing - the TV appearances, the video production and the holiday radio shows. via Sun-Journal

If it seems as though the name Fair to Midland has been popping up quite a bit during 2007, it's because the hard-rockin' Dallas-based band has had a very successful year, from releasing a major-label debut in ... via Star-telegram.com