Album Review: Gorillaz – Plastic Beach Sean Highkin·March 8, 2010It’s pretty clear that Damon Albarn isn’t particularly interested in being a conventional rock star these days. That,...Album Reviews
Who’s Irrelevant Sean Highkin·February 8, 2010The Who's painful halftime performance at Super Bowl XLIV proved that the era of boomer-friendly shows is long past its sell-by date.
Blame it on the Don Sean Highkin·February 1, 2010As expected, Taylor Swift got the Kanye-backlash vote and took home the top honor at the Grammys. Plus: Lady GaGa stuns, Slash and Jamie Foxx baffle, and other observations from the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards.
Album Review: Lil Wayne – Rebirth Sean Highkin·February 1, 2010Reviewing Lil Wayne’s Rebirth is a little like reviewing AIG – there are some things that shouldn’t be...Album Reviews
The 2010 Grammy Predictions Sean Highkin·January 29, 2010Or, how Kanye West ruins awards shows he's not even invited to.
Track Review: Smashing Pumpkins – “Widow Wake My Mind” Sean Highkin·January 28, 2010A review will be posted for each song from the Smashing Pumpkins’ new album,Teargarden by Kaleidyscope, as they...Track Reviews
Album Review: Paul McCartney – Good Evening New York City Sean Highkin·January 21, 2010The concept behind Paul McCartney’s latest live offering, Good Evening New York City, is a simple one: since...Album Reviews
The Top 5 Cultural Moments of 2009 Sean Highkin·December 20, 2009This week onethirtybpm has rolled out end-of-year lists documenting the best albums, songs, and cover art of 2009,...