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Richard Best Richie Best is a reporter, writer and editor for BWW Music who covers a wide variety of music genres.




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2018 GRAMMY AWARDS - Who Got Snubbed?
2018 GRAMMY AWARDS - Who Got Snubbed?
November 28, 2017

With each year, Grammy Award nominations bring about emotions of excitement, surprise and some times, rage.

BWW Review: 'CULT OF CHUCKY' Returns with Gore, Mayhem and Laughs
BWW Review: 'CULT OF CHUCKY' Returns with Gore, Mayhem and Laughs
October 25, 2017

The little red-headed homicidal doll has returned and decided to bring a few allies, and some hilarity along for a campy ride!

BWW Review: 'JUSTICE' Brings Revenge Back to the Old West
BWW Review: 'JUSTICE' Brings Revenge Back to the Old West
October 10, 2017

JUSTICE takes us back to the Old West where outlaws reigned and lawmen rode heroically into town to stop them. While JUSTICE does have noticeable flaws, the film tells a decent story of revenge against a corrupt government official and his gang of evil mercenaries. So, the usual when it comes to westerns.

BWW Review: Poor Scare Tactics and Mild Thrills From 'HOUSE BY THE LAKE'
BWW Review: Poor Scare Tactics and Mild Thrills From 'HOUSE BY THE LAKE'
September 21, 2017

HOUSE BY THE LAKE has all the essentials that make a decent horror film; unsuspecting and naive adults, secluded location, tense musical score, creepy kid, but the one important element it's missing is, the actual horror.

VIDEO: Kesha Takes Aim with Her Cover of 'You Don't Own Me' at Firefly
VIDEO: Kesha Takes Aim with Her Cover of 'You Don't Own Me' at Firefly
June 20, 2017

Kesha performed an electrifying cover of Lesley Gore's 1963 anthem, 'You Don't Own Me' at the Firefly Music Festival on June 17.

George Michael: A Celebration of a Talent Gone Too Soon
George Michael: A Celebration of a Talent Gone Too Soon
December 27, 2016

On December 25th, Christmas Day, George Michael passed away at his Oxfordshire home leaving a stunned and saddened music community. After the news broke, fans turned to social media the man whose unique voice will live on forever in their hearts. He was 53.

Miranda Lambert Cancels Remainder of Tour, Announces New Album
Miranda Lambert Cancels Remainder of Tour, Announces New Album
September 14, 2016

Billboard.com reports that Miranda Lambert has canceled the last three dates of her Keeper of the Flame Tour, which was scheduled to wrap up in her home state of Texas this weekend

BWW Looks Back On Career of Legendary Director & Writer Garry Marshall
BWW Looks Back On Career of Legendary Director & Writer Garry Marshall
July 20, 2016

Garry Marshall, best known for creating such iconic 1970s' TV shows as 'Happy Days,' 'The Odd Couple,' and for directing such classic films as Pretty Woman' and 'The Princess Diaries,' passed away on Tuesday, July 19th in Burbank, Calif. due to complications from pneumonia following a stroke. He was 81.

Fifth Harmony Announces Upcoming Album '7/27'
Fifth Harmony Announces Upcoming Album '7/27'
February 25, 2016

According to Ohnotheydidnt.com, the girls of Fifth Harmony announced the title of their upcoming album on Instagram.

Brick + Mortar to Tour with The Front Bottoms & Diet Cig, Release New Video on Consequence of Sound
Brick + Mortar to Tour with The Front Bottoms & Diet Cig, Release New Video on Consequence of Sound
February 3, 2016

Jersey band Brick + Mortar has just premiered their latest video for “Four Yellow Walls” on Consequence of Sound, accompanying a tour announcement with punk vets The Front Bottoms and up-and-comers Diet Cig.

LISTEN: Lana Del Rey's 'Terrence Loves You' Plus Album Cover!
August 21, 2015

According to Usatoday.com, in four weeks Lana Del Rey will release her second album, Honeymoon.

Cage The Elephant Set to Release 'Melophobia' 11/8 on RCA Records
Cage The Elephant Set to Release 'Melophobia' 11/8 on RCA Records
November 14, 2013

Cage The Elephant today announced that their highly anticipated forthcoming third studio album, entitled 'Melophobia', will be released on October 8th via RCA Records.

Leslie West to Release New Studio Album 'Still Climbing' Today
October 28, 2013

Leslie West, the legendary guitarist, vocalist and original founding member of Mountain, releases a new studio album 'Still Climbing' today, October 28th via Provogue Records / Mascot Label Group.

Lucius Set Debuts LP Today via Mom+Pop Records
October 15, 2013

NYC's Lucius is a triple threat quintet with tight vocal harmonies, stomping percussion and an irresistibly charming and sincere live show. The band has announced the North American release of their debut full-length album Wildewoman today, October 15 with NYC indie label Mom+Pop. Produced by Dan Molad & Lucius, Wildewoman is a lush recording that preserves a modern edge while stylishly showcasing 60s classic pop influences.

Lindi Ortega Releases Album 'Tin Star' Today
October 8, 2013

Tin Star, the latest album from critically lauded singer-songwriter Lindi Ortega, will be released today, October 8 by Last Gang Records.

Clara Venice Set to Release New EP Love Riddle Today
Clara Venice Set to Release New EP Love Riddle Today
November 14, 2013

Toronto-based pop artist CLARA VENICE will release her debut EP Love Riddle with a party on October 3 at Adelaide Hall in Toronto. Love Riddle is co-produced by Kevin Hearn (Barenaked Ladies, Rheostatics, Lou Reed) and mixed by Dave Ogilvie (Nine Inch Nails, Skinny Puppy, Carly Rae Jepsen).

Ghostpoet Set Releases New LP Today
September 24, 2013

With influences from psychedelic rock band Gentle Giant to Beth Gibbons' bleak folk album with Rustin Man, to John Coltrane and Serge Gainsbourg, it's clear Ghostpoet, aka Obaro Ejimiwe, gravitates towards one-of-a-kind auteurs.

Nirvana Set Releases IN UTERO 20th Anniversary Reissue
September 21, 2013

To say that Nirvana's third and ultimately final studio album In Utero was 1993's most polarizing record would be the understatement of a decade. The unadorned sonic rawness of Steve Albini's recording laid bare every primal nuance of the most confrontational yet vulnerable material Kurt Cobain, Krist Novoselic and Dave Grohl would ever record.

Five For Fighting Set to Release Sixth Studio Album 'Bookmarks' Today
Five For Fighting Set to Release Sixth Studio Album 'Bookmarks' Today
September 17, 2013

Singer/songwriter John Ondrasik, also known as Five for Fighting, the band name under which he records and performs, will release his sixth studio album Bookmarks on September 17, 2013.

David Gogo Releases 13th Album COME ON DOWN Today
September 17, 2013

Vancouver Island's David Gogo returns today, September 17th with his 13th album, Come On Down (Cordova Bay Records).



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