It's going to be nine guys. There's going to be a lot of dudes onstage. Q: What's on your iPod that people wouldn't expect to find on a boy band member's iPod? A: Recently, Foster the People. We've been listening to them a lot. I know everyone likes...

But like that horse in the desert, it plows on and picks up new adherents along the way. An entire SiriusXM channel, “The Bridge,” is devoted to what’s called “stress-free music … nothing too hard, just great mellow rock.” Jack Johnson updates Frisbee...

22 at 7:30 p.m. Mishka, at first glance, appears to have just stepped off a fictional movie-set pirate ship. His charming and rugged style, casual vibe and sea-born beard just add to the deep-roots sound of his original reggae tunes. His...

Johnson tops the U.S. albums chart with his soundtrack to the animated movie Curious George. The second highest new entry is Dem Franchize Boyz's On Top of Our Game. You knew they were rappers, didn't you? Jack Johnson Dem Franchize Boyz Michael Jackson...

Running along, Song 6 on our Sun Run Nutrition playlist is by folk-rocker Jack Johnson. In Banana Pancakes, he suggests pretending like it's the weekend, taking time to make pancakes. I like his style. The idea of taking time to make breakfast is not...

Instead, Obama has sided with The Man. The music industry returned the favor when, in August 2009, Obama called on them to help him with his United We Serve campaign. They responded with enthusiasm, with groups like Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Jack...

A great opportunity to have your man assert his admiration for you in front of your friends and family! You’ll feel like the only girl in the world and will have a definite boost in confidence after hearing this top ten hit. The ultimate in laid back...

Jurvanen’s work as Bahamas fits in well with Brushfire Records’ roster. For one, some dude named Jack Johnson is at the helm. Secondly, Bahamas’ sophomore LP, Barchords, answers to the label’s sunny, west coast, guitar-centric leanings. Thus, it’s hard...

But the seriousness Smith shows when performing her own songs, like the punchy “Ventriloquism,” nicely balances her jazz-informed cooing and displays a talent for lyrical density that raises her simple melodies. A series of YouTube videos, each one...

Zelada's fresh and life affirming sound is one that cannot be pigeonholed, he has been compared to Paulo Nutini and Jack Johnson but he has a tone that sets him apart from others. The nearest comparison is of the band's music so far is perhaps "Ben...

2002, when the first Sasquatch! Thankfully, Sasquatch! The coveted 2012 lineup will be announced tonight at a launch party hosted by Luke Burbank and featuring music from Junip, Matthew Caws of Nada Surf, and the Physics. There have been rumors about...

Over half of Dogwild & Board features contributions from the biggest stars in surfing, snowboarding, skateboarding, movies, music and more. Kelly Slater discussing a heavy wipeout at Maverick's that nearly ended his big wave surfing career. Jack...

SJ, a Miami-based acoustic singer-songwriter, has been described as a blend between the music of Jack Johnson, Jason Mraz, John Mayer and Nick Drake, creating his own melodic folk/acoustic rock signature that will be featured at Coakley's Irish Pub's...

Ok, so Perth, Australia-based bands Pond and Tame Impala share a couple of members, so they might sound similar. But, let's operate in the here and now: "Moth Wings," Pond's new single off its upcoming Beard, Wives, Denim album, sounds like Black...

In a world where artists like Janelle Monáe have blown the possibilities of that genre wide open, Kiwanuka's victory is a retrograde step. It's as though the music business is saying: "Just give us something we can sell by the truckload to...

(Six Years),” a sweet li’l mid-tempo love song with an inventive mix of mandocello and vocals, and lyrics that touch with gentle humor on the challenges and rewards of staying together. Taken with the tracks before it, it makes one wonder if Sexton has...

Adams may have a bit more grit than some, however. One of his earliest bands was the punk rock group Patty Duke Collective, a genre he pretty much abandoned with the founding of the critically praised alt-country group Whiskeytown in 1994. He’s also...

Comparisons to Paolo Nutini and Jack Johnson paint a picture of an artist with earnest lyrical intentions but little in the way of compositional inspiration, despite evidence enough of developed hooks and commendably catchy choruses. (See also: Jameses...

Ive been doing this long enough to remember The Big Easy and Creston. As co-founder of Bravo Entertainment and Big Easy clubs in Boise and Spokane all eventually sold to Knitting Factory Thornton booked thousands of shows. They ranged from small acts...