Music Editorial Reviews
Listen Up: Amy Grant, Vampire Weekend, Demi Lovato
Two ladies of pop and one quartet of alt-rock have new albums out this week.
Recap: Macy's Music Festival
By Chris Varias And Garin Pirnia - July 31, 2012
Our take on two nights of old-school soul and R&B
Bunbury review: GBV, Death Cab close fine festival
By Garin Pirnia - July 16, 2012
Local bands put on a great show on final day of riverfront's new music party
Listen up album of the week: 'Paramore'
by Brian Mansfield, Special for USA TODAY - April 10, 2013
The band's fourth studio album earns three and a half stars out of four.
Madeleine Peyroux: The Blue Room
Elysa Gardner - May 21, 2013
Album: The Blue RoomArtist: Madeleine PeyrouxRelease date: Mar. 6, 2013Download: Take These Chains, Desperadoes Under the Eaves In Peyroux's singing, there's a fine line between moody and soporific. Too many tracks here are the latter. Larry Klein produces a mix of...
Review: Weezer pleases on Day 2 at Bunbury
By Garin Pirnia - July 16, 2012
Hits mix with more obscure tracks in fan sing-along session
Boz Scaggs: Memphis 
Steve Jones - May 21, 2013
Album: MemphisArtist: Boz ScaggsRelease date: Mar. 6, 2013Download: Mixed Up Shook Up Girl, Dry Spell, Rainy Night in Georgia The singer/songwriter's first album in five years oozes with the soul of the title city. This eclectic batch of mostly cover songs was recorded...
Bunbury: Strong acts on Day 1
By Chris Varias - July 16, 2012
Festival opens with smooth day of hot rock and cool funk Kids
Ashley Monroe: Like a Rose
Brian Mansfield - May 21, 2013
Album: Like a RoseArtist: Ashley MonroeRelease date: Mar. 6, 2013Download: Weed Instead of Roses, You Ain't Dolly (And You Ain't Porter) Nashville's lovers of traditional country have raved about the Pistol Annies member's staggering talent for years. With this Vince...
Mindless Behavior: All Around the World
Steve Jones - April 30, 2013
Album: All Around the WorldArtist: Mindless BehaviorRelease date: Mar. 12, 2013Download: All Around the World, Keep Her On the Low, Pretty Girl The heartthrobs returns with the followup to 2011's #1 Girl, and they are once again aiming at the hearts of teenage girls. No...
