I can't believe this, it's too fast! Here is a new song by this year's American Idol runner-up Adam Lambert. Rumor is that it's the first single from his upcoming debut album (working title: On With The Show). Nooooo! The song's not bad, but its... safe. Not particularly memorable, and not really what I expected from him. I don't hate it (yet), but it does lack personality. Maybe it'll sound better live? What do you guys think? I'm at a loss for words. Adam Lambert - "Want" [audio:http://www.berglovespizza.com/music/Adam%20Lambert%20-%20Want.mp3] update: Whew! Apparently, there will be an album coming out in a couple of months... of songs that Adam recorded back in 2007 and 2008 which will be released by a different record label from the one he signed to after placing 2nd on idol. This song is not the single, and it is not new. That was close!

The Decemberists - "The Hazards of Love 2 (Wager All)" - My favorite song from what may possibly be the best album of 2009. You guys should listen to their album The Hazards of Love, its a classic in the making. They don't make 'em like these anymore. [audio:http://www.berglovespizza.com/music/The%20Decemberists%20-%20The%20Hazards%20of%20Love%202%20(Wager%20All).mp3] Moby - "Pale Horses" - This single sort of goes back to the sound that made him popular. However, Moby's independently-produced Wait For Me will be one that is less experimental than his past three albums, which saw the artist under an environment of meeting expectations from the industry and of pressure on topping himself. Instead, the new record was made under a more relaxed but still highly creative and artistic atmosphere. Look out for it at the end of June. The first single alone is a good indication of how good its probably going to be. I'm liking it, I am stirred once again... haunting. [audio:http://www.berglovespizza.com/music/Moby%20-%20Pale%20Horses.mp3] Regina Spektor - "Eet" - I was excited when I found out Regina Spektor had a new album coming out, but was slightly disappointed with the choice of the first single. "Laughing With" was kind of dreary, and uninteresting musically. The other songs on the album, however, are ...

Third Eye Blind - "Don't Believe A Word" - This is the first single off of the band's new album Ursa Major coming out August 18th. If this is any indication of the songs on the new LP, I'd say they might have gotten some of their mojo back after the slight letdown that was their 3rd outing Out of The Vein - which actually had its moments but didn't come close to the creativity of their 2nd album Blue and intensity of some of the songs on their self-titled debut. Not jumping up and down just yet, but I like this one! [audio:http://www.berglovespizza.com/music/Third%20Eye%20Blind%20-%20Don%27t%20Believe%20A%20Word.mp3] Phoenix - "1901" - Phoenix is a French alternative rock band that's been around for over a decade enjoying moderate success with previous albums. This year they released Wolfgang Amadeus Phoenix which is slowly setting them up for even greater success worldwide. The single featured right here was released as a free download last February, and as I have been slacking overly much lately here it is almost four months later haha. This could be big! [audio:http://www.berglovespizza.com/music/Phoenix%20-%201901.mp3] Dave Matthews Band - "Why I Am" - DMB is one of my all-time favorite bands because of the one-two-three punch of their albums Under The ...

I wasn't expecting this result, I don't think anybody was. Your new American Idol winner is KRIS ALLEN! Here is the craptastic first single obligatorily forced upon the winner to release every year. Written by new judge Kara DioGuardi, Cathy Dennis and Mitch Allen, and produced by Eman, "No Boundaries" thankfully sounds better in the studio recording than when the song was performed (twice) last Tuesday night... which did no favor to either Adam or Kris during the 3-song showdown. That doesn't stop it from being cheesy though... but what the hell, it's tradition for 8 years running now. [audio:Kris Allen - No Boundaries.mp3] Kris Allen - "No Boundaries" (for those who want it) In a way, I see the results as the best outcome for both contestants when you look at the big picture. Even though I like both, Adam would not have benefitted from having the American Idol title stuck to him forever if he wants to musically go into the Rock direction... I mean, look at David Cook. Granted that he has already sold more than a million copies of his debut album, he has no real big hit so far to his credit. (Chris) Daughtry on the other hand, who ...

So tonight's the last showdown for the season in American Idol... Kris Allen vs. Adam Lambert. Personally, I think Adam's got this one in the bag even though I like them both. Allison I'm still in mourning over your 4th place exit... gawd! Good luck to the two finalists and may the best man win. Hopefully they give us a great show and PERFORM well and SAAAANG great! I don't want no lopsided showdown. Here's something else I'm quite excited about. After American Idol tonight, Fox is previewing episode one of a new show they're setting up for the fall season. "Glee" is what it's called, a musical comedy tv series about a high school glee club. Doesn't sound too promising, right? It's straight out of High School Musical's alley of cornball and puff. But watch the trailer below, it might change your mind. I think I might like this one... just the right amount of cliche, peppered with comedy, topped with a bit of cheese, and (I believe & hope) stuffed with entertainment value... an almost perfect feel-good combo. And lot's of singin'! I'm already sold haha! Glee is created by Ryan Murphy (Nip/Tuck). Don't miss it! A couple of songs from ...

Iron And Wine will today release a double CD/triple LP collection of songs ranging from out-of-print to never-before-released ones spanning the band's earliest sessions which yielded the their debut (2002's "The Creek Drank The Cradle") through to songs recorded for 2007's "The Shepherd's Dog". The double disc is broken into two sections. The first is an assortment of hushed home recordings, unedited and raw, and the second highlights moments captured in the studio with the help of other musicians, friends, and engineers. The collection is called "Around The Well". Pick up a copy today! Here is one of the songs that appear on disc one... a gut-wrenching cover of The Flaming Lips' "Waiting on a Superman"... a fan favorite on many of the band's shows. I think many people out there these days will be able to see themselves in this song's premise... I know I do. It's melancholy... taps into that feeling most people have at some point of wanting to be rescued. Life does get heavy and I'm holding on best I can. Beautiful but sad song. [audio:http://www.berglovespizza.com/music/Iron%20and%20Wine%20-%20Waiting%20for%20a%20Superman.mp3] Iron and Wine - "Waiting for a Superman" I asked you a question I didn't need you to reply Is it getting heavy? But then I realized Is ...

Have you guys seen this? It's the news auto-tuned by The Gregory Brothers. For those who don't know what auto-tune is, listen to any T-Pain song. In my world, an auto-tuned song may also be referred to as "T-Pained" haha. Check out these videos... they're very entertaining! So far there are three installments. My favorite is #2 because of Katie Couric's and "partner's" performance. "Oh Snap! How fast?" lol. download the song [here] Here is the latest one released last May 15th... i like the girl member of the group hehe. check out www.thegregorybrothers.com which has links to each member's individual page... they actually are real musicians!

I just got home from partying... went to two (or three) clubs and danced danced danced. Met some new friends, relived the head-buzzing nights from my vacation last April. It was five weeks ago that I went to Boracay with a friend to escape the harsh reality of our household situation, which is currently getting worse. Let me just leave it at that so that this won't turn into yet another emo post. It was a Holy week for the rest of our country but the week I had wasn't that holy. Three days of soaking in the pristine Boracay waters, strolling on its powdery white sands, hurting my foot with attempts at skimboarding, bathing in the summer heat to sun-kissed goodness... then... three nights of drinking and partying... capped by Marlboro Red Night on black saturday which featured world-renowned DJ's Pete Tong and Todd Terry in the mix and an unforgettable 11-song setlist from (surprise!) Santogold!!! Yes she was in Boracay, OMG! It was all so unreal for me because I didn't expect for the lineup to be that *known* (i use the term lightly here coz most people didn't know them haha). I mean, we scored free invites via a ...

Wherever I go, whatever I do I wonder where I am..... [audio:John Mayer - In Your Atmosphere (Reprise).mp3] photos by Alex Guerra & Vedd

If you haven't seen this already then now's the time to witness this defining moment for one 47-year old Susan Boyle. She auditioned for Britain's Got Talent 2009 to an initially cynical audience and... well, just watch for yourself. Embedding for this particular video has been disabled all over youtube so click here instead to watch the video there... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6PPlkOyaqaQ After singing "I Dreamed a Dream" from Les Miserables, the entire audience is floored and cheers her on... just goes to teach you how judgmental we've all become these days. Lesson learned? I sure hope so. Bravo Susan, bravo! I cried the entire time she was singing... the song's lyrics fit so perfectly and rang true. I knew this was gonna happen haha. So inspiring!

Tonight is the night, March 28th 2009, 8:30pm local time. You can vote Earth by switching off your lights for one hour -- Earth Hour. It is the world's first global election, between Earth and global warming. For the first time in history, people of all ages, nationalities, race and background have the opportunity to use their light switch as their vote – Switching off your lights is a vote for Earth, or leaving them on is a vote for global warming. WWF are urging the world to VOTE EARTH and reach the target of 1 billion votes, which will be presented to world leaders at the Global Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen 2009. This meeting will determine official government policies to take action against global warming, which will replace the Kyoto Protocol. It is the chance for the people of the world to make their voice heard. [flash http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1CRs-7lRlPo] Earth Hour started in Sydney, Australia in 2007 when 2.2 million homes and business switched off their lights for one hour to send a message to the world about its stand. In 2008, 50 million people across the world sent the same message turning it into a global sustainability movement. In 2009, Earth Hour is ...

Where The Wild Things Are is an adaptation of Maurice Sendak's classic children's story, where Max, a disobedient little boy set to bed without his supper, creates his own world--a forest inhabited by ferocious wild creatures that crown Max as their ruler. I am looking forward to watching this! I had no idea about this book until a couple friends of mine who I always seem to mention around here (you know who you are :p) sent me the movie's poster on Twitter. Them literary types got me stumped. I don't mind discovering it late... I'm really into these types of stories because I'm a grown-up kid. =) The movie is directed by Spike Jonze and comes out in October 2009. Something to look forward to, I'm jumping up and down in excitement! The song in the trailer is by Arcade Fire, its called "Wake Up" from their 2005 release Funeral. But the version in the trailer is different, it starts off with acoustic guitars instead of electric... I will be on the hunt to find that version. For now, here is the original version. [grab it here!] You're welcome!