The forthcoming year looks to be an exciting one for new music. 2011 will witness the release of albums from new musicians, not to mention the reappearance of some long established acts. There has been much talk, with YouTube and free music downloads, about the commercial decline of rock and pop music. New releases from U2, Lady Gaga, REM, and the Arctic Monkeys should go someway towards reviving the art form. [Read more...]