Feb 9, 2010 12:34 PM Posted by cwmusic   
Mommy to the Rescue
When the principal discovers the bong lamp that Lux sold to Brin, Lux gets suspended from school. Cate attempts to save the day, trying to talk the principal into giving Lux a second chance. For further persuasion, Cate tells the principal to makes copies of a folder given to her by Lux’s social worker, filled with all of Lux’s top secret dirty laundry. Not such a good idea. Mean girl Casey happens to be right there and gets hold of the folder, making photocopies and spreading them all around the school. All of Lux’s efforts of working her way into the “it” crowd goes kaput, when the popular girls cast her off as a big fat liar.
The Good Father
While Cate is worrying about Lux’s reputation, Baze is off worrying about his own. He feels insulted when he finds out that Cate and Ryan are holding their Drink-a-Date event at the bar across the street, so he tips the po-po’s and gets the other bar in trouble for underage drinking (I guess we know who to point to for Lux’s revenge issues). Eventually, Drink-a-Date comes to Baze’s bar. And to show Ryan his appreciation, Baze gives Cate’s BF a shot full of attitude. Baze feels that he can’t ever match Ryan’s important job and ability to afford trips to Disneyland. Ryan slaps some sense into Baze, telling him that in order to be a good father, he has to start acting like one. Truer words have never been spoken (that’s why Ryan is so awesome). Ryan is right. Nate really needs to get his act together.
A Lie for a Lie
Lux unleashes some fury onto Cate, blaming her mom for ruining her reputation at school. She gets into a fit of how Cate is a big liar and could never understand how she feels (hmm…this seems to be a repeating pattern). So, to get back at her mom (who didn’t really do anything wrong), Lux gets in front of the crowd at the Drink-a-Date event and drops the bomb that Cate and Ryan have been engaged and dating all this time (I just had to do a facepalm right there). I thought Lux was better than that. That was just low and immature. But, then again, I forget that Lux is just a teenager, after all.
When Best Isn’t Good Enough
The next day, Lux tries to work things out with Cate at the radio station parking lot. Before Lux could get in a word, Cate tells Lux that what she did was just plain mean. Cate just wanted to help Lux out, while Lux intentionally wanted to hurt Cate. It wasn’t Cate’s fault that Lux lied to her classmates. In a heart-tugging speech, Cate lets Lux know that she’s trying her best to be a mom, but Lux always seems to push her away. If Lux continues this way, then Cate doesn’t want to do “this” anymore. She tells Lux to either take it or leave it, leaving Lux speechless (which doesn’t happen too often).
Odd Man Out
Baze’s good friend Math always seems to know the right thing to say at the right time. To console Lux, Math tells her that she isn’t the only one who feels like she doesn’t fit in. Back in the day, Math felt like he was the odd man out, too. He had a major crush on Cate, and tried to ask Cate to the winter formal, but couldn’t muster up the courage. But, as he says, things worked out for the best because there wouldn’t have been a Lux (which is sweet, but also a little gross to think about). Math points out that all the answers to Lux’s problems lie within her letter to Santa that she wrote when she was a child. In heartwarming fashion, the episode ends with Lux accepting the fact that her parents aren’t perfect, Baze paying Lux back for rent and returning the bong lamp (yay!), and Cate comforted with the sight of Lux sleeping in her bed. All is right again in the world of Lux.
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Feb 5, 2010 11:41 AM Posted by cwmusic In one of the most jam-packed episodes of the season yet, The Vampire Diaries gave us a lot of information and back-story to chew on. It was a lot to digest, so let’s recap all of what’s been uncovered:
Back, Back, Forth and Forth
Switching back and forth from present to past, this episode picked up on the race to Katherine’s tomb and hit us with some flashbacks of how the old vamps of Mystic Falls came to be entombed in the first place. From the flashbacks, we learned:
- Damon and Stefan’s dad, Giuseppe, knew about the vampires of the town. Together with Jonathan Gilbert, he created a plan to round up all the vampires and burn them in a church.
- Damon used to be kind of shy and innocent guy back then (hard to believe, right?). Damon’s dad was disappointed that he ran away from the Confederate Army.
- Katherine’s fellow female vamp, Pearl, was Anna's mother, and she had some feelings for Jonathan Gilbert.
- Stefan made a promise to Damon that he wouldn’t tell their father about Katherine, but accidentally revealed the secret when he asked his dad questions about whether or not vampires were evil.
- While Katherine and Stefan were hooking up, she went in to bite Stefan and got a dose of verveine, which Giuseppe slipped into Stefan’s drink earlier. Katherine was captured, and Damon blamed it all on Stefan. Pearl was also captured, while Anna could only watch as her mother got taken away.
While in the present, Stefan and Elena dug up Giuseppe’s grave to get a hold of Emily’s grimoire. Damon arrived as they found it and realized they were about to screw him over. He snatched Elena and threatened to turn her into a vampire if Stefan didn’t fork over the book. Of course, Stefan gave in. Damon had this poor-puppy-dog-look of shame after releasing Elena (aww).
Without a Trace
Alaric came clean to Stefan and said that he came to Mystic Falls because his psychologist wife Isobel was interested in learning about the town’s history with paranormal activity. He told Stefan that he saw Damon draining the blood out of Isobel, but then they disappeared, and here’s the kicker—her body was never found. (Dun dun dun!)
Bonnie’s Date from Hell
Mystic Grill bartender and newbie vamp, Ben, took Bonnie out for a fun night of karaoke. The date went so well that Bonnie went in for the kiss, but instead got some evil vibes in return. She tried to make her escape, but Ben got all vampire on her and took her away.
Anna-versary
While Damon was running around town, finding a way to get to the tomb, Anna was on a similar mission. Eventually, the two came face to face, and Anna revealed that she had been following Damon this whole time. We also found out that Anna was responsible for turning Logan into a vampire. She used him to get his family’s journal. After letting Damon take a peak at it, Anna tried to get Damon to join forces with her, but instead he gave her a slap in the face (not literally) and told her that he only works alone. That didn’t stop Anna from going forward with her plans, as she kidnapped Elena back at the house.
“Children of the Damned” filled in a lot of blanks, but also left us with even more burning questions. What is Anna planning to do with Elena? How exactly did Stefan and Damon get turned into vampires (this episode didn’t really tell us)? Where did Isobel’s body go? Could she be a vampire, too? What do you guys think?
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Feb 2, 2010 11:58 AM Posted by cwmusic   
So Long to Longfellow
In a move to protect Lux from juvenile delinquents and gang fights, Cate enrolls Lux in her old alma mater, Westmonte High School. There are only a few problems: 1) Cate does this without Lux’s permission, and 2) Lux would be separated from her BFF Tasha. Obviously, this doesn’t sit well with Lux, who goes back to distrusting Cate. Cate tries to bribe Lux with a brand new cell phone, but it backfires when Lux sends her first text: “I don’t want to go to Westmonte.” (touché). Amusingly, Lux tries to weasel her way into the popular crowd at Westmonte, plopping herself down at their lunch table and pretending to already know them. Though Lux doesn’t quite make it in, she does happen to make a new friend. I’m looking forward till the day Lux infiltrates the Westmonte social hierarchy and carries out some “major plastic sabotage.”
Meet the Parents
We meet Baze and Cate’s families for the first time, and I guess now we could totally understand why Baze and Cate are so screwed up—their families are downright crazy. So, of course, you had to expect some good old drama and madness when all parties sat down together for a family dinner. The parents of both sides get into a spiel about how Baze and Cate would make terrible parents, oblivious to the fact that they’re not so great themselves. Cate’s cleavage-showing mom has been married four times, while Baze’s parents are elitist and judgmental snobs. We get to see a different side to Baze when he gets serious and stands up to his father for the first time. After Baze’s father badgers him about not being able to pay the rent for the bar, Baze basically sticks it to the man when he asserts that he’s “done” from taking anymore of his dad’s crap. Unbeknownst to all, Lux squirms her way out of the dinner table, with Bug and his motorcycle waiting outside ready to swoop her up.
Lux to the Rescue
Just when you think Lux is about to walk out and turn her back on Baze and Cate (again), it turns out that she’s on a mission to repair the family. She takes her life savings and sells Baze’s bong lamp (aww, I liked that thing) to conjure up the cash for Baze’s rent. Lux pays a visit to her grandpa, paying the $3200 rent and saying that it’s from Baze. She gives her grandpa a verbal b*tch slap, when she makes him realize that he’s only disappointed because Baze didn’t turn out to be like him. Oh Lux, you’re so wise. You’re like a miniature Buddha, covered in Blonde hair.
All Apologies
Baze’s father stops by the bar to thank Baze for the rent money and lets him keep the bar for another month. He doesn’t quite apologize to Baze, but he does tell him that Lux is welcome at her grandparents’ home whenever she’d like. Back at home, Cate apologizes to Lux for not letting her be a part of the decision-making process and promises her that next time will be more of a group decision. All becomes right in the world of Lux, when she takes her parents to the rooftop of Bug’s apartment and introduces them to her former “family.” The scene closes with a good old fashioned weenie roast (could never go wrong with hotdogs).
What did you think of this week’s episode? Catch Life Unexpected on Mondays @ 9PM on the CW 44Cable12.
Jan 29, 2010 7:03 PM Posted by cwmusic This week’s episode of The Vampire Diaries was so shockingly good, it gave me the jitterbugs. The guys and gals of Mystic Falls got their poodle skirts and pompadours ready for a 50’s-themed-dance-party, and you better believe, there were more twists and turns than Stefan’s huge repertoire of retro dance moves!
New Vamps in Town
It looks like the Salvatore brothers aren’t the only vampires roaming around in Mystic Falls. Last night, we were introduced to a new trio of blood-suckers. It all began with a pizza delivery boy. As it turned out, he wasn’t actually a pizza delivery boy—it was none other than the mysterious black hoodie dude himself. We learned that this vampire’s name was Noah, and that he, along with two other vamps, are on a mission to hunt down the Gilbert family journal. The identities of the other two vampires definitely threw me off. Remember sweet and innocent, home-schooled Anna? Yeah, she’s a vampire, too. I guess I should’ve known. She did seem to have a little too much knowledge about vampires. Rounding out the trio was Mystic Grill bartender/former star quarterback Ben.
Does Isobel Ring a bell?
The biggest revelation of last night’s episode took place when Aunt Jenna fessed up on all the details of Elena’s adoption. About 17 years ago, Dr. Gilbert came across a 16 year-old runaway who was about to give birth. He delivered the baby (Elena) and offered the young mom a place to stay. Several days after the girl gave birth, she suddenly disappeared. Since the Gilberts weren’t able to conceive a child themselves, they took in Elena as their own. The only other detail that Aunt Jenna could give was the name of Elena’s mother—Isobel. The real kicker came when Alaric revealed a startling tidbit: his late wife’s name was also Isobel. Could Alaric’s wife really be Elena’s mother? Who’s the father? I think I was just as stunned and confused about all this as Aunt Jenna.
Elena, the Vampire Slayer
How awesome was the scene where Elena was beating the crap out of Noah in the cafeteria? I didn’t know she had it in her. It was a total Buffy moment right there. I hope we’ll get to see more of Elena doing some vampire butt-kicking down the road. Stefan and Damon came just in time to help out Elena. Before fatally staking Noah with a broom handle, the brothers were able to get Noah to squeal on how to open Katherine’s tomb. The secret to unlocking Katherine’s tomb lies within the Gilbert family journal. The question now is who will get to it first—the Salvatores or the newbies?
It’s Official
While all this was happening, Caroline and Matt were busy trying to define their relationship. Caroline caused a rift between her and Matt, when he, working as a bus-boy for Mystic Grill, overheard her telling Bonnie that she would never date a “washed-up jock who serves drinks for a living.” So, then of course, Matt gave Caroline the cold shoulder the rest of the night (it was only fitting). It turned out that wasn’t the real problem, though. Matt still wasn’t sure if he was over Elena, and he didn’t want to ruin his friendship with Caroline. Caroline wasn’t happy, but she understood and proceeded on with her walk of shame. However, it wasn’t too long before Matt drove his truck to catch up to Caroline and confronted her with a big ol’ smooch on the lips. Sure, they may not be the most extraordinary couple on the show, but it’s good to have at least one normal and stable (and all-human) couple on the show. Besides, we have enough of Elena’s drama with her two vampire boys to keep us happy.
Next week The Vampire Diaries digs deep into the past, as we get to see how Katherine first unleashed her reign of terror on Mystic Falls. Catch The Vampire Diaries on Thursdays @ 8 PM on the CW 44Cable12.
Jan 26, 2010 10:45 AM Posted by cwmusic   
Secret Life of an Orphaned Teenager
When we first met Lux, she came off as a mistreated and innocent young girl, all alone in this world, helplessly caught in between the cracks of a shabby foster care system. Little did we know that she had an established life of her own with her foster care pals and her boyfriend Bug. I liked how we got to see an entirely different side to Lux this week. It definitely makes you think that Lux must have some other stuff up her sleeve. Before she met Cate and Baze, Lux and her friends concocted a plan to get emancipated and live together, using Lux’s savings. Sure, her plan wasn’t very well thought out, but you got to give Lux credit, she is clearly a resourceful gal.
Wanted
One of the most awesomely cheesy moments of this week’s episode comes to us when Lux reveals that for the first time in her life, she feels somebody wants her. When Lux is packing up her stuff at Cate’s house to leave, she suddenly comes to this realization of feeling wanted and stands up to her best friend Tasha, justifying her decision to stay. It’s touching because you could sense Lux’s happiness over the thought of her new family. She’s even willing to shake things up with her old friends, just for this new chance of a family. Of course, just as Lux lets her guard down, Cate has to mess everything up when she announces over the radio that she doesn’t have a kid. Talk about perfect timing.
For the Record
As Lux’s best friend, Tasha sure knows how to make Lux feel bad, reminding her non-stop that they, her foster-care friends, go way back and that her parents didn’t want Lux in the first place. It gets pretty annoying. So, while Lux blamed Gavin, I knew all along that it had to be Tasha who stole Cate’s engagement ring. However, later we come to understand why Tasha badgers Lux—she’s jealous, not necessarily over Lux getting a family, but over the fact that she’ll be losing her best friend Lux to someone else. When Cate asks Tasha if Lux is better off, Tasha puts it all into perspective, letting Cate know that know no matter what, she is Lux’s mom, and for kids like Tasha and Lux, “that’s everything.” In this instance, Tasha redeems herself in my book.
No Bailing Out
With a bong lamp and inflatable sheep scattered around his house, you could actually believe Cate when she suspects that Baze is intentionally sabotaging himself. He may not be the most responsible or smartest dad, dropping off Lux to school in a cab because of his drunkenness and not being able to spell “PTA,” but Baze now wants to prove that he’s willing to do whatever it takes to be great dad for Lux, telling Cate that he is no longer going to be the guy that bails. Baze may be immature and a bit reckless, but you could tell that his pledge to become a better father is sincere.
A Room of One’s Own
Leave it to Ryan to save the day. When Lux is getting ready to leave Cate’s house for good, Ryan comes in to reassure her that Cate is really trying her best. He lets Lux know that, in the past, Cate might’ve not had room for her, but now she’s making room—for the both of them. Cate is truly opening herself up. As proof of Cate’s efforts, Ryan reveals to Lux her awesome-looking room that they had been working on. Lux’s face lights up like a Christmas tree when she looks around her very own room for the first time. In the end, everything falls back into place when Cate and Baze are granted custody of Lux, and Cate tells the truth over the radio.
What did you think of this week’s episode? Catch Life Unexpected on Mondays @ 9PM on the CW 44Cable12.
Jan 24, 2010 8:44 PM Posted by cwmusic Based off their explosively spontaneous songs and bizarre music videos, you would think that White Denim were out of their minds. The Austin trio stopped by the Independent this past Wednesday night and gave probably one of the most memorable performances I have ever witnessed. Going into the show, I didn’t know what to expect (and to be honest, I was a little afraid of what was going to happen). The band got up on stage and, almost immediately, dived into their first song. Like a well-oiled machine, the group madly pounded one song right after the other, with little to no pause. It was hard to say where one song ended and where the other began. The music all blended into one dynamic and unpredictable mix of wavering emotions, going from the frantically rambunctious “I Start to Run” at one point and moving onto the swaggeringly cool “Mirrored and Reverse” at the next moment. The audience didn’t seem to fully process what was going at first, as they awkwardly bobbed their heads to the beat. Eventually, the band’s contagious energy supercharged the crowd into a dancing frenzy that nearly blew their white denims off (well…not literally). Although the band's live show is completely raw and crazy, they never seem to lose control or focus of their mission—to put on a rockin,’ top-notch performance. If you’re looking to see a band that puts on an all-out fun and mind-blowing show, then look no further than White Denim. Also, be sure to check out their latest album, “Fits,” now available through Amazon and iTunes. http://www.myspace.com/whitedenimmusic Jan 22, 2010 5:16 PM Posted by cwmusic   
Road Trip
This episode picks up where the last one left off—with Elena injured from a car crash and a creepy figure headed towards her. Damon swoops in to save the day, taking her away from harm’s way and onto a road trip down the Atlanta countryside (I’m totally jealous! I can only dream of Damon whisking me away.) The two stop by at a bar, where Damon meets up with a former flame named Bree, who also happens to be a witch (and is played by the lovely Gina Torres, a.k.a Vanessa’s mom on Gossip Girl). Damon is desperate to open Katherine’s tomb, and tries to get his ex-hookup to hook him up with some info. But, Bree makes it clear that there’s nothing that could be done.
After boozing and schmoozing up Damon and Elena, Bree makes a secretive phone call to a mysterious man. Moments later, a shadowy figure snatches up Elena as bait to lure in Damon. This mysterious person turns out to be Lexi’s angry boyfriend, who’s out to get Damon for brutally killing Stefan’s BFF. And what do you know, he’s a vampire, too! As Lexi’s BF is about to kill Damon, Elena pleads for his life. Damon is able to come out alive, but not without ripping Bree’s guts out for the betrayal. We also learn that all hope isn’t lost for Damon, after all. The spell can be reversed, once Damon gets his hands on a certain book. And so the quest continues…
New Beginnings
Jeremy is ready for a clean slate, once and for all kicking out the drugs and focusing his attentions on school. While doing some research for his project on the folklore of Mystic Falls, Jeremy stumbles across a cute girl named Anna, who surprisingly knows a bunch of stuff about the town’s history with vampires. Jeremy recruits Anna as his detective partner to get to the bottom of the town’s mysteries. Even though Jeremy said he wasn’t ready to get into anything (his heart still crushed by losing Vicki), I have a feeling that these two are bound to be more than just friends.
Face Your Fears
Elsewhere, poor Bonnie loses her magical mojo, and Grams informs her that the only way she could get it back is if she faces her fears. Bonnie ends up falling down a hole in the cemetery, which turns out to be Katherine’s tomb. Things become spooky when Bonnie spots an eerie pentagram and hears the chilling wails of the vampires on the other side of the wall. Stefan comes to her rescue, but, in the process, reveals his secret to Bonnie’s grandma. No need to worry, though, she's totally cool with it.
Alaric = Not a Vampire
I guess we could cross Alaric’s name off the list of potential vampires. The hottie history teacher stepped off into the sunlight without his ring, and there appeared to be no signs of damage. So, there you go. Alaric is no vampire, but he is definitely out to get one vampire, in particular. We learn that Damon was responsible for the murder of Alaric’s wife. Oh Damon, you sure love to piss boyfriends off, don’t you?
The biggest shocker of the night came when Stefan revealed to Elena some important information. Surprise! She’s adopted. I guess that explains how she could possibly be related to a Pierce like Katherine.
What did you think of last night’s episode? Do you think Katherine and Elena are indeed related?
Catch The Vampire Diaries on Thursdays @ 8 PM on the CW 44Cable12.
Jan 19, 2010 7:13 PM Posted by cwmusic   
The Proposal
Cate is completely fixed on her stance against commitment, but Ryan, being the optimist that he is, wants to take the next step in their relationship. In an utterly sweet and adorably gushy speech, Ryan gets down on one knee to propose, stating all of Cate’s little eccentricities, and making it clear that he’s willing to accept her no matter what. You could just feel the warm fuzzies, as Ryan was telling Cate how he loves it when she hums while she chews. It kind of almost makes you wish you had that special someone who is just as attentive and willing to pour out his (or her) soul to you as Ryan is…almost.
Lion Reunited
The moment where Baze and Lux are tearfully watching silly YouTube clips together turned out to be more than just an opportunity to work pop culture references into the plot. This becomes the first time, where dad and daughter share their first bonding moment. Admiringly, Baze looks into Lux’s eyes and sees the resemblance between each other. That’s when you know, it’s sinking into Baze that this is his daughter, and a pang of awe strikes his core. Aww.
First Day of Their Lives
The scene where Lux, Baze, and Cate all come together in the radio station’s parking lot probably has to be the peak of the episode. The three are together again for the first time, and it just feels right. This also has to be one of my favorite musical moments, as Bright Eyes’s “First Day of My Life” starts playing in the background, and the song couldn’t be more fitting. Whether the three like it or not, their lives are now forever changed and deeply intertwined.
Hole in Heart
Britt Robertson (the actress who plays Lux) flaunts her acting chops, when she, as Lux, reveals her unfortunate heart condition. Britt executes her lines with such sincerity that you just can’t help but feel the sympathy pouring in. The scene is both touching and crushing. You could just imagine Lux as that little injured puppy in the pound that nobody wants. Now with her birth parents back in the picture, maybe there’s still a chance she can fill that hole with the one thing that she’s been missing her whole life—a loving family.
Heard It On the Radio
Sure, the scene where Lux reveals that she’s been listening to her mom this whole time on the radio may have come off as a bit cheesy, but it was wonderfully so. Cate can’t forgive herself over the fact that she wasn’t there for her daughter, but Lux reassures her that, in fact, she was there and that her honest opinions were Lux’s guiding light. It all just seems too good to be true, and it probably is, but if it weren’t for this candid moment, then we wouldn’t have the much-beloved, all-loose-ends-tied-up, heartwarming resolution. Lux’s confession was all that Cate needed to hear, the spark that finally sets her towards the course of adulthood.
What were some of your favorite moments from last night’s premier?
Catch Life Unexpected on Mondays @ 9PM on the CW 44Cable12.
Jan 12, 2010 7:16 PM Posted by cwmusic Gilmore Girls, Felicity, Everwood, 7th Heaven…Do any of these titles sound familiar?
As much as I love the hip, trendy, and racy teen-dramas that dominate the CW schedule, with shows like Gossip Girl, The Vampire Diaries, and 90210, I can’t help but long for the days of the heartwarming and family-friendly programming the network (even before it became the CW) was once known for.
To me, those pg-rated programs were the visionary equivalent to comfort food, my macaroni and cheese, if you will (emphasis on the cheese). I grew up on those shows and will always have a soft spot for them.
But, now that the new series Life Unexpected is set to join this coming CW rotation, it looks like my nostalgic appetite will finally be satisfied.
Recently, I got the chance to view an advanced screening of the pilot episode, and I have to say, it looks very promising. The show is engaging, intelligent, and features fine acting from familiar faces like Shiri Appleby (of Roswell) and Kerr Smith (of Dawson’s Creek), all the while capturing the tender spirit of my beloved family-friendly shows of yesteryear.
Don’t worry folks, the show isn’t total fluff. The writers have made sure to include plenty of clever and snarky banter, as well as poke fun at frivolous pop culture phenomena.
Life Unexpected premiers Monday, January 18 on the CW 44Cable12.
Check out a live stream preview of the show right here:
http://www.facebook.com/cwbayarea?v=app_218573613185 Jan 12, 2010 5:42 PM Posted by cwmusic Last year was a big one for music, and 2010 is shaping up to be just as phenomenal. Here are some upcoming albums that I can’t wait to hear:
Motion City Soundtrack- Title: My Dinosaur Life, Release date: Jan. 19
With their upcoming fourth album (and major-label debut), Motion City Soundtrack set out to prove that extinction is not an option and that they’re here to stay with "My Dinosaur Life." Blink-182 bassist and co-frontman Mark Hoppus took on the reigns of producer and revealed that the album will incorporate a heavier, more experimental side of the group, but will still retain their trademark catchiness.
She & Him- Title: Volume 2, Release date: Mar. 23
Zooey Deschanel is one busy girl. She is a bona-fide movie star, after all, and that kind of tends to dominate one’s schedule. Not to mention, she recently took on a new role as wife to Death Cab for Cutie frontman Ben Gibbard. But, somewhere in between all of these engagements, she managed to find some time to get together with M.Ward to create the follow-up to 2008’s “Volume One.” In a recent interview with MTV, Zooey says that a She & Him tour is also in the works for 2010.
Deftones- Title: TBA, Release date: February 2010
This past year has been a tough one for the Deftones. In November 2008, while the band was working on their next record “Eros,” bassist Chi Cheng was involved in a serious car accident, which left him in a coma. Since then, the band has put everything “on-hold,” shelving “Eros” for the meantime and focusing their efforts on raising aid for Chi and the Cheng family. Amidst all this tumult, the band was able to create some new material. The band still plans to release “Eros” at some point, but wants to focus on a new album to give fans the "best Deftones record that [they] can make."
MGMT- Title: Congratulations, Release date: Spring 2010
2008 was a breakout year for MGMT, as tracks from “Oracular Spectacular” were featured everywhere, with the album going on to sell over 1 million copies worldwide. Two years later, with a 2010 Grammy nod for Best New Artist, it’s no doubt that their upcoming follow-up will be one of the most anticipated of the year.
Arcade Fire- Title: TBA, Release date: May 2010
The indie rumor mill has been on overdrive about Arcade Fire’s mysterious follow-up to “Neon Bible.” Not much is known about their forthcoming album, other than a few tidbits: it was produced by Markus Dravs, who engineered “Neon Bible,” and a single is slated to come out early 2010. The Canadian outfit is also expected to headline at least one major North American summer festival.
Linkin Park- Title: TBA, Release date: Early 2010
Putting their nu metal past behind them, Linkin Park endeavor to explore more new musical ground with their follow-up to 2007’s “Minute to Midnight.” In an interview with Rolling Stone, LP’s co-frontman Mike Shinoda says the band’s fourth studio album is going to be so unique, “they’re going to have to come up with a new genre name for what this record is.”
Other Anticipated Future Releases
Katy Perry- Title: TBA, Release date: Spring 2010
Interpol- Title: TBA, Release date: Early 2010
Radiohead, The Shins, Nine Inch Nails - ????????
What upcoming albums are you most excited for?
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