I’m incredibly excited to hear all of 2009′s new and fabulous music, but you know what? I’m still not over the amazingness of 2008. In fact, there are plenty of 2008 gems you might not even have had the chance to discover. Here are the best albums you probably didn’t listen to in 2008. And lucky for you, it’s not too late. Go listen now! Read More »

I sincerely hope you’ve heard of the band Jack’s Mannequin. And if not, at least say you’ve heard of Something Corporate, the lead singer’s first musical venture. If you’re still drawing a blank, then listen up!

Jack’s Mannequin originally started out as a side project for Something Corporate frontman, Andrew McMahon. With Corporate’s inevitable demise, he turned and focused all his energy into Jack’s Mannequin, and boy am I thankful for that.

The band recorded their first album “Everything in Transit,” and McMahon shocked everyone with his diagnosis of acute lymphoblastic leukemia (read: CANCER) on the very day they mastered the last track. Thankfully, he is now in remission and Jack’s has a new album entitled “The Glass Passenger”!

The first single off the album, “The Resolution”, is typical Andrew McMahon. Swirling pianos and hopeful vocals carry this track. The chorus “Yeah I’m alive/I don’t need a witness/To know that I survived” perfectly conveys the spirit of this cancer survivor. The meaning isn’t clouded by unnecessary metaphors and cryptic lyrics and leaves the listener feeling inspired. It’s a great choice for a single. Read More »