As the late, great lead singer of Sublime Bradley Nowell once sang “Summer time and the living’s easy.” What makes the living easy (besides the weather, beaches, pools, barbecues, girls, and baseball)? How about the crazy good concerts and music festivals? There is nothing better than going to see a show on a nice summer day or night with a fun group of friends. Although in past years ticket prices have been rather outrageous, many artists are making changes to accommodate their fans in today’s tough economic times. I have put together a little guide to let you know about some great shows worth catching this summer. Check it out after the jump!

Esquire released their summer playlist of 30 songs every man should listen to this summer. Of the 30 there were a lot of newcomers and up-and-comers mixed in with jams from slightly more recognizable groups. While the suggestions are pretty solid, we felt there are 10 more noteworthy tracks that deserve a spot on your iPod. Check ‘em out after the jump and let us know if WE forgot any in the comments section.

It’s that time of year again, when we look back on the year and recount our favorite memories. Our favorite movies, our favorite TV shows, and even our favorite music, and this year, we had a lot of great albums. But don’t worry, I won’t be going on and on about how great the new Kanye album is, nor will try and debate with you Pinkerton loving elitists how great the new Weezer albums were because it’d be like talking to a brick wall. What I will do, however, is tell you about the 30 best albums from this year you need to hear.

New Year’s is coming up fast, and that means you need to get your Eve party plans in order. To help you get things started, we’ve compiled a massive list of all the best New Year’s Eve shows from around the country. From Buckethead to the Wu Tang Clan, there’s a show going on no matter your taste in music. So skip the overpriced, crowded b… Click to read more

If you didn’t get a chance to hit up the Austin City Limits Music Festival this past weekend, then you definitely missed out on some of the best shows this year – and a ton of super hot festival chicks running around in bikinis. Luckily for us all, COED had an all-access pass to the action and we were sober enough to remember to bring a camera. So even if… Click to read more