Dropping in at the House of Blues Thursday night, Moby played to a crowd just as eclectic as his back catalog.

Following in the trend of attaining fame through the Internet - literally overnight on sites like MySpace.com - Owl City launched its first national tour this fall in celebration of the recent release of their new album Ocean Eyes.

Autolux are a very economical band. Chords and riffs are often used sparingly and repetitively with some of the most rigid and propulsive drumming in modern rock, so they hit even harder when the songs climax.

On the eve of Sunday, September 13, a seemingly ethereal creature strolled the red carpet of the MTV Video Music Awards. She stood with swagger; hair draped revealing a semi-buzz cut, her mile-long legs emerging from a Kimono-inspired mini dress.

Three 80s inspired electronic bands put on great, high-energy shows at the Paradise on Monday. The bands, all hailing from overseas, each knew how to rock an electric keyboard.

Mika, the singer known for songs like 'Love Today,' 'Happy Ending,' and 'Lollipop' is releasing an album that is sure to be a big hit with old fans and win over new listeners.

Back in August, MUSE reporter Matt Donnelly sat down with Coldplay drummer Will Champion before they returned to Boston for their 2008/2009 Viva La Vida tour to discuss keeping energy up on tour, working with U2's go-to producer Brian Eno and The Simpsons.

Yo La Tengo are back with Popular Songs, another well-rounded set of tracks and the follow up to their' 2006 album, I Am Not Afraid of You and I Will Beat Your Ass.

Seven years ago, Alice in Chains lead singer Layne Staley was found dead in his apartment of a combined heroin and cocaine overdose.' Many believed that along with Staley, the fate of Alice in Chains lay next to him, six feet underground and without a pulse.

For those under 30, it may have looked like an obscure Lady GaGa concert when the Pet Shop Boys emerged on stage at the House of Blues on Saturday night with multicolored boxes covering their heads.

When Britney Spears descended from the ceiling at her nearly sold-out show at the TD Garden on Saturday night, she was looking more Death Eater than ringleader.

There's nothing like an afro/pop/dance album to keep your summer fresh even as a new semester rolls around. Still looking for your perfect fit? Try Warm Heart of Africa by The Very Best.