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 AKB48 performing at the Lincoln Theatre in Washintgon D.C. Courtesy of tokyohive.com
AKB48 performing at the Lincoln Theatre in Washintgon D.C.

AKB48 blows away D.C.

Japan has gifted us once again, this time with the voices and talents of the international wonder-group AKB48.

Bieber drops his voice, but not a hit

Now that his voice seems to have dropped a few octaves since "Baby," Bieber is making it clear that he is no longer a kid with his new single, "Boyfriend."

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November Playlist: Hot tracks for cool weather

It's the beginning of the second quarter and an agonizing three weeks until Thanksgiving weekend. With so much work to do, Blazers are stuck in a stressful, school-oriented mindset. Even though school is far from over, these upbeat tracks will give Blazers something to celebrate as they wait for the holiday season!

Taylor Swift decides to "Speak Now" and sing out

From headlining her first sold-out Fearless concert tour to winning Album of the Year, Swift became a household name and the country pop singer-songwriter of this decade.

A new day in Sugarland

Only special artists come out with albums that relentlessly add to their repertoire, making their listeners want more and more. Sugarland's senior album "The Incredible Machine" does just that.

Spooky tunes for a spooky holiday

Halloween is coming up and Blazers are going to scourge stores for the craziest costumes and listen to even crazier Halloween music. Regardless of whether Blazers will spend October 31 trick-or-treating or giving out candy, Silver Chips Online provides the perfect soundtracks for endless Halloween fun. So throw on the masks, pick up that candy bowl and turn up the stereo to get in the perfect mood for the creepiest of holidays.

"A Thousand Suns" fizzles out

Musical experimentation can be good. Musical experimentation can bring a band greater fame, reach new audiences and sell more records. Simultaneously, extreme musical experimentation can break a band, especially one with a well-established fan base. Linkin Park's fifth album is almost completely different from anything Linkin Park has ever done. The outfit's risky "musical experimentation" alienates both old fans and prospective new ones, with overwrought lyrics, jarring failed attempts at artistry, and a disappointing lack of continuity and sense.
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