Artists Archive
14 Times Duran Duran Paved the Way as Music Video Pioneers
April 15, 2015
‘80s legends Duran Duran have been making headlines this month as fans and music lovers alike anticipate the release of the band’s fourteenth studio album. While the release date of the untitled album is slated for September 2015, Duran Duran have been playing the album’s first single (titled “Pressure Off”) at various events, including a
Is Anyone Listening? Jay-Z Launches Tidal and Gets the Music Biz Talking
April 6, 2015
The term “starving artist” is not a new one. Songwriters have long been fighting the battle for fair compensation. It’s not a new topic in the music industry, yet little has been done to combat the issues these artists raise. During a conversation with a Senator, Bill Withers said, “You know, Senator, if things don’t
Soundgarden’s Rise, Fall, and Re-Emergence
February 16, 2015
As one of the premiere alt-rock groups of the ‘90s, Soundgarden infused a love for heavy metal and blues into their voracious and full-bodied rock sound, packed with arena-ready guitars and belching vocals. Their guitar-driven repertoire ranged in tone from raucous blues to swirling psychedelia, with their aggressive structural conciseness reminding of classic punk records.
Artists That Inspire Bruno Mars’ Vintage Sound
January 26, 2015
A video clip surfaced recently from a 1990 British documentary called “Viva Elvis”, which chronicled the legend of Elvis Presley and the passion of his diehard fan base. The clip depicted chubby-cheeked 4-year-old named “Bruno” singing Elvis classics like “Trouble” and “Hound Dog”, with gyrating hips that would’ve made The King proud. Fans recognized the
How Widespread Panic Became One Of America’s Best Live Bands
January 2, 2015
Hailed as the natural successors to the Grateful Dead, Athens collective Widespread Panic may not have achieved the same commercial success as their 60s jam band forefathers but have still managed to build up both a reputation as one of America’s greatest touring acts and one of the most loyal live followings during their 25-year
The 8 Best Alicia Keys Singles
December 12, 2014
Now thirteen years and five studio efforts into her career, Alicia Keys has built up the kind of back catalogue that most of her soulful peers can only dream about. With four US number ones to her name, not to mention a further seven Top 20 hits and a string of successful collaborations, she’s also
Exploring Kid Rock’s Political Leanings
December 3, 2014
Kid Rock’s political leanings aren’t really a secret at this point. The Michigan native and rap-rock superstar has always been on the Republican side, but unlike many celebrities on both sides he has never been argumentative about it. In fact, he routinely goes out of his way to make sure others don’t let political disagreements
Fall Out Boy: The Wilderness Years
November 20, 2014
From the three years in between 2005’s From Under The Cork Tree to 2008’s Folie a Deux, emo-pop pioneers Fall Out Boy were virtually inescapable, topping the charts with their sophomore, Infinity On High, scoring twelve US Hot 100 entries including the No.2 hit “This Ain’t A Scene, It’s An Arms Race” and winning a
Rod Stewart’s Best Love Songs
November 10, 2014
Rod Stewart will forever be associated with many classic songs, even beyond his most popular, “Maggie May”. The British singer-songwriter has seen a career ranging dramatically from early innovations to his later years, where he blended into contemporary pop phenomenon like a chameleon. Early classic albums like 1971’s Every Picture Tells a Story and the
Morrissey’s Most Controversial Statements
November 6, 2014
“I’ve never intended to be controversial but it’s very easy to be controversial in pop music because nobody ever is.” It’s hard to take Morrissey’s denial that he isn’t deliberately acting like pop music’s biggest troll too seriously considering there doesn’t seem to be a week that goes by where he isn’t shooting his mouth
