Tobymac’s latest has some winners and losers on it. You decide which ones are which.

Going acoustic, Everclear sounds nostalgic… and mellowed.

More fun than David Archuleta or David Cook, Castro was the Idol who had my vote in season seven.

Alter Bridge released their concert from Amsterdam on DVD, but apparently, if you’re patient, you can have more than that. Come February 23 get all of this plus Blu-ray, behind-the-scenes footage.

Glee is a blend of humor and drama, music and plot, all wrapped up in the thin veneer of high school. I just might have to tune in on April 13 to see what happens when the show returns.

One month into 2010, and I am still reminiscing on what music really inspired and encouraged me over the past decade.

Jay-Z’s latest is a story about the past, and motivation for the moments that keep him moving forward. It’s hard to “promote” the album, but I can’t get away from its catchy hooks, and I know folks out there are buying it like crazy. So, consider the warnings…

Dark and emotive, yet still catchy and positive music pours forth from the 5 songs begging you to let the disc repeat time after time (as it has on my playlist).

Third Eye Blind used to rock, entertain, and even inspire. Used to.

The 52nd Grammy Awards will be televised on January 31st, 2010. You’ll have to tune in to see who takes home the coveted awards, but you can get a sneak peek at the action with the release of the 2010 Grammy Nominees disc.

I have no idea what is going on in many of Owl City’s songs, but Adam Young has me hooked with his crazy lyrics and unblockable beats.

Mute Math has been doing its thing for awhile, but their love for techno’s influence has never been more obvious. You can’t fault them for being creative or willing to take risks, and Armistice is just that.

Though not my favorite of their records, their creativity and constantly changing style will definitely keep me tuning in to see what’s next.

Love them or hate them, I believe this release will help solidify their place as one of the year’s most ambitious and creative albums.

The Blind Boys of Alabama have been helping out other musicians by collaborating for years, but now they’ve gathered the songs on one disc for your listening pleasure.

It’s poppy, it’s heavily drama-laden, and it is so much fun! The music from this guilty pleasure TV show will have you singing along in the shower, the car, or anywhere that belting out pop songs is acceptable.

Arctic Monkeys are back but the hum is not quite as loud. I have a memory of the first Arctic Monkeys album I heard being more “smooth” and less grating. It’s as if the band has become annoyed by their own fame or the expectations of others.

Music Editors Jacob Sahms and Nate Watts tackle the best in the year that was, and encourage you to spend your Christmas money accordingly.

An album by a reggae-loving, folk singer from Scotland with Italian roots spins its sound, sharing hope and insight with each revolution.

Fifteen years after letting it out “All For You,” the band presents this “Release” having lost nothing in between.