Manchester Orchestra's new album is in stores today. And if I haven't already done enough to try and convince you that you should go pick it up -- well, let me give it another shot. The user consensus on the album is above 90%, the staff consensus is above 90%, almost everyone that's heard the album gives it rave reviews ... not very often do the stars...[read more]

Whenever someone asks you who your favorite band is, it's always a pain in the ass - right? After years of being asked that question, I finally started asking if they wanted my all-time-favorites or my current favorite. I've had to compartmentalize these two dueling factions for my own sanity. Anyway, story time aside -- if someone were to ask me right now? I'd answer without hesitation that my current favorite band is The...[read more]

If you've been following my blog, you know that I am currently in the middle of a "re-thinking" of how AP.net looks and works. For this week's "soapbox" feature ... I want to ask you, the user, your thoughts on a few things. User feedback is obviously very important to me and how the website reacts to your needs. So, if you could take a few minutes to read through the questions below and answer any you have...[read more]

For this week I'm going to highlight an album that is finally getting a physical release: House Of Heroes' The End is Not the End. If you haven't taken some time to check out this band yet -- do it -- it's in stores today. They may be the best pop band not getting any love from the masses. We needa change that. They play technically interesting pop tunes that hardly ever end where they start. If you're into bands...[read more]