Introducing Dayplayer

Okay, so the title of the post is misleading, since Dayplayer has been introduced to the world on a much larger stage than this humble little blog. But let’s assume one of my loyal readers hasn’t heard of them yet, and that that title was intended for him/her. Dayplayer is a rock band based out [...]

Album A Day: Elliot Smith – Either/Or

Artist: Elliott Smith Album: Either/Or Release Date: February 25, 1997 Elliott Smith falls in that category of acoustic indie bands that I don’t completely hate, because he doesn’t really fall into that obnoxious, self-congratulatory aesthetic that makes Pitchfork drool. That said, Either/Or is certainly not an easy listen. Smith’s whispery falsetto permeates a significant amount [...]

Two Things I Forgot In The Last Post

I totally forgot two things when I posted the last bit, but here they are now. 1. Thanks to everyone who linked to my write-up of Axium’s album earlier this week. The response on that has been both huge and positive. Glad to see such great feedback. Welcome to all newcomers to the site who’ve [...]

New Music from Pearl Jam, Plus New(ish) Stuff I’ve Been Listening To

Today Pearl Jam sent “The Fixer”, their first single from their ninth studio album Backspacer to radio stations, with a digital outlet release due tomorrow. “The Fixer” isn’t what you’d commonly expect from Pearl Jam, but then again, Pearl Jam’s sound hasn’t really stayed put much in the last few years. This new single feels [...]

Leak Alert, Part II: Our Lady Peace’s Burn Burn Lights Up

Another album set to come out Tuesday, Our Lady Peace’s Burn Burn is now available on the web for public consumption. To be honest, I had no idea Our Lady Peace was set to drop a new album until I covered Gravity on the Album a Day two weeks ago. Lead single “All You Did [...]

Leak Alert: Jordin Sparks Hits the Battlefield Ahead of Schedule

True, two days prior to the official release date is a pretty sorry leak, but nonetheless Battlefield, the second album from Jordin Sparks is now out and about on the internet. You all know where to look to get your hands on it for yourself. I haven’t heard it yet (I’m still listening to Public [...]

Album A Day: Bob Dylan: The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan

Artist: Bob Dylan Album: The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan Release Date: May 27, 1963 Bob Dylan is kind of like Pearl Jam in terms of how I listen to him/them. I often find myself going long periods of time passing on both artists in favor for something more recent, more straightforward, more something or other. The [...]

Album A Day: Axium – The Story Thus Far

Artist: Axium Album: The Story Thus Far Release Date: July 1, 2004 Yes, I’m back, and today marks the day-late end to “Before They Were Famous” week here at Viva La Mainstream. Axium was the band led by American Idol winner David Cook. Axium was probably the most successful of the pre-AI bands, releasing four [...]

Album A Day: Absent Element – Uprooted

Hey folks, I’m still on my mini-vacation. But Absent Element was the band fronted by Chris Daughtry before his American Idol run and eventual major record career. Enjoy an early version of album cut “Breakdown” below. Absent Element – Conviction (YSI) ==TJ==

Album A Day: Linkin Park – Hybrid Theory EP

This entry begins a three day mini-vacation for me. I’m still doing my daily listen and all the obligations associated with it, but from now until Saturday night I’m more or less off the grid. So even though the site will update, it won’t be much in the way of quality stuff. So enjoy the [...]