Ink 19’s Randy Radic gets fresh with Sonny, the creative spirit behind emerging modern rock force Sunrise in Jupiter.

Little Dreaming (Polydor). Review by Danielle Holian.

This week Christopher Long channels John Hughes as he travels down Memory Lane, taking us on an eye-opening pre-high-school-graduation concert excursion in 1981. Along the way, he discovers a well-cared-for used LP copy of Three for Love, the 1980 R&B classic from Shalamar, for a buck.

Tommy Emmanuel and opener Gareth Pearson captivated Orlando with a stunning acoustic performance. Michelle Wilson has the full recap.

Eddie Van Halen was a gifted golden guitar god. His talent - immeasurable. His catalog of music - impeccable. And his legacy will live forever.

Rock publicist Howard Bloom dishes the dirt on the all the big names in entertainment with an insider’s eye for the absurd. Review by Carl F. Gauze.

A lip-syncing scandal pits an American singer against an Italian male model over the legacy of 1980s ‘Italo Disco’ star Den Harrow.

Doctor Demento Covered in Punk (Demented Punk Records). Review by Carl F Gauze.

Washed Out wash over Orlando and Jen Cray is swept away on the acid wave.

letlive. give a still healing Orlando, and Jen Cray , a reason to enjoy the night.

Travels (Hitchhike Records). Review by James Mann.

Janet Jackson is pop music royalty and proved it in Orlando. Jen Cray can’t believe she witnessed it!

It’s been 30 years since Purple Rain. Alan Light takes us back.

Gone Away Backward (Bloodshot Records). Review by James Mann.

New Kids on the Block and Backstreet Boys have joined forces to dominate the hearts of pop fans this summer. When the NKOTBSB Tour came through boy band capital of the world, Orlando, Jen Cray peeked in on the frenzy.

Ordinary Alien (Orchard/Decode ). Review by Carl F Gauze.

2011 Grammy Nominees (Columbia Records). Review by Tim Wardyn.

Bruno MacDonald aims for a paper wiki of rock history, showing the connections that casual fans might miss, in this interesting take on the history of rock ‘n’ roll.

It’s Better If You Don’t Understand (Elektra). Review by Robert Sutton.

Fela Kuti: Na Poi + Chop ‘N Quench (Knitting Factory). Review by Shelton Hull.