Read more music stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/95/music.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 10:56:20 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74595/taylor-swift-jacko-rule-clumsy-jlo-steals-show.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTaylor Swift unexpectedly captured artist of the year honors at tonight's American Music Awards, preventing a sweep by Michael Jackson. The 19-year-old country-pop crossover sensation called being included in the same category as the King of Pop an "unimaginable honor." She won five awards; Jermaine Jackson accepted two of his...http://www.newser.com/story/74595/taylor-swift-jacko-rule-clumsy-jlo-steals-show.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 23 Nov 2009 4:44:00 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74508/rihannas-rated-r-a-dark-treat.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagRihanna's been through a lot since she released her last album, and the excellent Rated R is all the better for it, writes Greg Kot. After the much-publicized Chris Brown incident, her music has become darker and more serious than the airy pop of "Umbrella" and "SOS." Most of the...http://www.newser.com/story/74508/rihannas-rated-r-a-dark-treat.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 20 Nov 2009 17:41:31 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/74323/wake-up-radiohead-kinda-sucks.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWe all listen to them, grin plastered on our face, blocking out “that guilty nagging feeling that actually, in some ways, when you think about it… Radiohead kinda blow.” Everyone’s convinced Radiohead defines the cutting edge, but Chris Norris of Spin isn’t fooled. Go to one of their concerts, and...http://www.newser.com/story/74323/wake-up-radiohead-kinda-sucks.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 18 Nov 2009 13:45:00 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73936/pirate-radio-rocks-on-good-tunes-cast.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagCritics agree that the soundtrack of Pirate Radio can't be beat, and the top-notch cast is a joy. So when it comes to the shaky plot and pacing, some can turn a blind eye: "There’s no denying the comic energy of the cast," Peter Travers writes in Rolling Stone . "Couple...http://www.newser.com/story/73936/pirate-radio-rocks-on-good-tunes-cast.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 13 Nov 2009 8:56:57 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73755/best-buy-dr-dre-woo-would-be-djs.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBest Buy is hoping the fascination with sound quality and all things DJ will make its new “Club Beats” in-store sections a hit. The new areas will be heavily promoted by Dr. Dre—whose Beats by Dr. Dre headphones will feature prominently—as well as other artists like Lady Gaga...http://www.newser.com/story/73755/best-buy-dr-dre-woo-would-be-djs.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 11 Nov 2009 11:38:38 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73772/santa-cruz-seeks-deadhead-archivist.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFar out. The University of Santa Cruz is seeking an archivist to help handle its horde of Grateful Dead material—for a very un-hippie-like $70,000 salary, plus benefits. The school is seeking a "creative" professional with a master's degree, and preferably "expert knowledge" of the "history and influence of...http://www.newser.com/story/73772/santa-cruz-seeks-deadhead-archivist.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 11 Nov 2009 3:03:11 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73626/brooklyn-bands-heat-up-music-scene.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBrooklyn is returning to the forefront of the indie music scene—with a vengeance. New York delves deep into the borough’s offerings with a list of the top 40 songs from Brooklyn musicians, the most important music bloggers, and a map of the best places to see shows. The magazine...http://www.newser.com/story/73626/brooklyn-bands-heat-up-music-scene.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 09 Nov 2009 14:45:01 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73623/totally-crowdsourced-song-hits-youtube.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFour teenagers are trying to break into the UK charts with no experience, no money, and no musicians...but with a lot of help from YouTube. They put together an entirely crowdsourced music video using contributed YouTube comments for the lyrics, a YouTuber-written melody, and a band, producer, and actors...http://www.newser.com/story/73623/totally-crowdsourced-song-hits-youtube.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 09 Nov 2009 12:34:28 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/73496/hit-pause-on-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagIf you’re a music critic trying to fill out your Rock and Roll Hall of Fame ballot, like Patrick Goldstein , you’re facing some pretty slim pickings this year. The nominees: ABBA, the Chantels, Jimmy Cliff, Genesis, the Hollies, KISS, LL Cool J, Darlene Love, Laura Nyro, the Red Hot Chili...http://www.newser.com/story/73496/hit-pause-on-rock-and-roll-hall-of-fame.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 06 Nov 2009 14:45:00 CST