2012 saw South Korean Psy take the world by storm with "Gangnam Style," Taylor Swift broke up with several dudes, and parlayed it into a sales goldmine, and the Biebs continued his domination over young, impressionable minds.
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10. Alabama Shakes Boys & Girls (ATO)
Add Alabama Shakes to the pile of great blues rock bands that seem to be popping out of nowhere. Led by the powerful and soulful vocals of Brittany Howard, the band had quite a year, with invites to soem of the biggest festivals around, and appearances on "Conan," "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" and the "Late Show with David Letterman." And Dave had nothing but praise for them. Watch below.
The National's doc director Tom Berninger:"ťA star is born."ť Canadian fans of The National have two reasons to rejoice. The Brooklyn-based indie rockers will release their sixth album, Trouble Will Find Me, on May 21 following that up with three dates in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver. As an added bonus in Toronto ... Read more
Crank up the bass - it's almost summer By now, you've removed your winter tires, dusted off your spring jacket and glimpsed at that elusive orange orb in the sky. Remember summer? It's almost back. When warm weather makes a comeback each year, there's nothing like that first drive. That first ... Read more
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