I spoke with Blue October's Justin Furstenfeld about what he's been going through lately, the album (the first single, "The Chills," is about feeling so helpless in a situation that you want to explode) and the band, which will tour this fall.

Had she not been sent packing way too soon, American Idol contestant Pia Toscano said she's not sure she'd be enjoying the success she's currently having. Toscano just dropped her debut single "This Time."

Hank & Cupcakes are a Brooklyn duo who have gained momentum in New York by touring rigorously and thumping crowds with their pop-rock-dance music.

Before he became the "Celtic Warrior," won the WWE Championship, and became 2010's "King of the Ring," Sheamus was an ordinary, chubby kid from Ireland.

How'd you spend your summer so far? Stop. Don't even answer that because it'll pale in comparison to Jessie Malakouti of Jessie and The Toy Boys.

Music can heal. It can inspire you, turn you on, and/or serve up instant nostalgia like nothing else can. To put it mildly, I believe in the power of music, and I don't care how incredibly cornball that sounds.

Rising pop star Natalia Kills isn't just being compared to female pop superstars. She's actually keeping company with them. The West Yorkshire native has already opened for Ke$ha, Kelis, and Robyn and Katy Perry.

Two days before Hurricane Irene, New Orleans rockers Mutemath and I took refuge in the lower depths of the historic rock venue Mercury Lounge in New York City.