The 20 Best New Bands of 2010

There's nothing like discovering a new favorite band. We obviously didn't listen to every new band in 2010, and the idea of defining what makes a band "new" this year is problematic, but these are our favorite discoveries of the last 12 months.  read more

Unglued: Neil Diamond Reviews 16 Hot New artists

Sleigh Bells: I don’t know a single instrument on this kooky album. All I know is I just ordered a case of glow sticks and a wolf mask on Amazon. Let’s do this.  read more

Best of What's Next: CoCoComa

HOMETOWN: Chicago ALBUM: Things are Not All Right MEMBERS: Bill Roe (drums, lead vocals), Lisa Roe (guitar, backup vocals), Tyler J. Brock (bass, backup vocals), Anthony Cozzi (guitar, organ, backup vocals) FOR FANS OF: Elvis Costello, Thin Lizzy, Nuggets...  read more

Eleven Band Names We Can't Quite Spit Out Out Out Out

They're just trying to make me sound like I'm trying to speak German while drunk after a particularly involved trip to the oral surgeon, I know it...  read more