Comedian and two-time Emmy-winning writer Josh Gondelman releases his third stand-up album today, Dancing on a Weeknight. It highlights the former pre-school teacher at his most joyful and cuddly. “I’m … Read More
Concert Review: The Zutons, Manchester
The Zutons Live in Manchester The Zutons? You know them from that song, it was huge… ummm. “Valerie”! That’s the one. Except The Zutons had a song that ultimately was … Read More
Album Review: The Residents- The Mole Box: The Mole Trilogy pREServed Edition
Following up the reissues of Eskimo and The Commercial Album, Cherry Red and Ralph Records have released the next entry in the Residents’ pREServed Edition series. Unlike the previous ones, this seventh entry … Read More
Concert Review: The Zutons, Manchester
The Zutons The Zutons? You know that band, you know them from that song… ummm, “Valerie”! That’s the one! Sad or bad for them, The Zutons had a song that … Read More
Concert Review: Greyson Chance Live in Los Angeles #PortraitsTour
You might remember Greyson Chance as the kid who covered a Lady Gaga song and got a record deal from Ellen. That is true. But, that is not who Greyson … Read More
Blu-Ray Review: Foreigner LIVE at the Rainbow ’78
Foreigner LIVE Hard rock hitmakers Foreigner are back in the home video market place with the just-released LIVE at the Rainbow ’78. This vintage concert dates back to the band’s … Read More
Interview: Michael Bublé Leans in with Love and Laughter by Allison Kugel
Michael Bublé Leans in with Love and Laughter By Allison Kugel Michael Bublé’s first order of business when we began our conversation was to immediately put me at ease around his … Read More
Vinyl Review – The Zombies: The Complete Studio Recordings
The Zombies 2019 is shaping up to be a great year for British Invasion legends The Zombies. They are finally being inducted into the Rock N Roll Hall of Fame … Read More
Music Review: Gemma Ray – psychogeology
Review: Gemma Ray – psychogeology By her own prolific standards, it’s been a while since we’ve had an album of new material from Berlin-based English singer songwriter Gemma Ray. Save … Read More
Concert Announcement: Rick Springfield with Symphony Orchestra 3/30
Perennial teenager Rick Springfield brings his brand of pop rock to the World Famous Saban Theatre backed by a full symphony orchestra! On Saturday March 30th Springfield and The Santa Monica … Read More
UK October Shows: Impractical Jokers and Brad Paisley
Brad Paisley, Impractical Jokers at the O2 We love it when a press release subject line causes a smile. Pop Culture Beast UK received this one recently: “Brad Paisley and … Read More
Ozzy Osbourne Postpones European Tour
Ozzy Postpones Tour European Beasts are getting some bad news, as legendary rocker Ozzy Osbourne has been forced to postpone the entire UK and European leg of his “NO MORE … Read More
Concert Review: Ace Frehley LIVE @ The Canyon Club 1/26/19
Ace Frehley LIVE The original Spaceman crashlanded in SoCal Saturday for a rollicking night of classic rock tunes from both his solo catalogue and from his roughly 15 year on-and-off … Read More
New Music Friday: Weezer turns full-blown cover band
The success of “Africa” has brought us a Weezer teal album. It’s hard to talk about Weezer. As that widely passed-around Saturday Night Live sketch dramatizes, Weezer fandom tends to … Read More