Reviews

Not all gyms are created equal.

With a bassline made with a gigantic musical fence (only in Australia!), Gotye‘s ‘Eyes Wide Open’ is arguably more tense than ‘Somebody That I Used To Know,’ though it lacks quite the same charge as the song that (has almost) made he and Kimbra stars. Nonetheless, ‘Eyes Wide Open’ is a sincere, exciting cut, not destined to conquer charts, but sure to make its home in more than a few hearts. Read

Katy Perry has spawned another single, this time in the form of ‘Wide Awake,’ which was written expressly for her upcoming 3D film ‘Katy Perry: Part of Me’ and appears on the deluxe edition of ‘Teenage Dream: The Complete Confection.’ It’s an emotional and melancholy song, infused with synths, that we can’t help but think has been influenced by her split with Russell Brand.

When Adam Lambert signed a record deal after finishing second in Season 8 of ‘American Idol,’ some questioned whether his glam-rock leanings could be successful in today’s pop music environment.