
Get ready to dance with new music from Miike Snow and Sleigh Bells
By Melissa Coleman - January 20 2012 - 2 Comments
Two new singles, two upcoming sophomore albums and two excellent dance/rockout prospects. Forget about three being a magic number. Miike Snow ...

So why was Lana Del Rey on SNL…?
By Melissa Coleman - January 15 2012 - 3 Comments
Any press is good press, but you shouldn't slaughter your client (and the suffering audience) to get it.

Why did The Shins name their new album after the Port of Morrow?
By Melissa Coleman - January 10 2012 - 2 Comments
The Shins (more like James Mercer) will release a new album in March, their first since 2007's Wincing the Night ...

50 Best Songs of 2011! (10-1)
By Melissa Coleman - January 9 2012 - 1 Comments
Another year, another best-of list. As 2011 comes to a close, The Shizz has spent countless hours compiling all the ...

Playlist: So This is the New Year…*
By Melissa Coleman - January 9 2012 - 3 Comments
New year, new playlist. The rule for this one was simple: songs with the word "year" in the title. Pretty ...

50 Best Songs of 2011! (20-11)
By Melissa Coleman - January 6 2012 - 6 Comments
Another year, another best-of list. As 2011 comes to a close, The Shizz has spent countless hours compiling all the ...

New Sleigh Bells track – “Born to Lose”
By Melissa Coleman - December 21 2011 - No Comments
Sleigh Bells have begun the promo process for their highly-anticipated sophomore album Reign of Terror with the release of lead single, "Born ...

Playlist: 25 Dynamic Musical Duos
By Melissa Coleman - December 20 2011 - No Comments
One is lonely and three is a crowd. While this isn't the case when it comes to music, there's just ...

50 Best Songs of 2011! (30-21)
By Melissa Coleman - December 19 2011 - No Comments
Songs #30-21 seem to be a bit upset about something. Disdain, love lost, fighting, neighborhood gang violence... go ahead and wallow. The music sounds great.

50 Best Songs of 2011! (40-31)
By Melissa Coleman - December 12 2011 - 2 Comments
Foo Fighters... Glee... Fleet Foxes. I don't think numbers 40-31 could get much more diverse. They all have one thing in common: great hooks. Just don't blame The Shizz when you find yourself singing these in the shower.














