There is a rich history of coming-of-age novels that strike a fine balance between universally relatable youth and the time period the plot takes place in. The Catcher in the Rye, To Kill a Mockingbird, and The Perks of Being a Wallflower all take place in different decades, but they find a common bond in [...]

Alongside the tragic sense of loss felt by the 2011 passing of one of the greatest soul singers of the 21st Century, Amy Winehouse’s death was also notable for the fact that she became the latest high-profile star to join the ’27 Club.’ Named after the age that a string of hugely influential and iconic [...]

John Lennon is one of the most adored figures in the history of music for several reasons. The most obvious is his genius songwriting, which has positively touched the lives of many – whether with The Beatles or through his successful solo career. Another was his activist reputation, stressing a simple yet effective sentiment like [...]

BYOB – abbreviated for “bring your own booze” – is a concept that’s easy to love. In a restaurant setting, where beers and cocktails are priced several times above their retail value, it provides a wonderful incentive to save money. Not to mention, it provides patrons with the option to cater to their personal taste. [...]

Even more so than vision, a musician’s hearing is considered essential to his songwriting for obvious reasons. Constructing even a basic melody can be an obstacle with hearing loss, even if only affects one ear – as is the case with most of the musicians below. While it is incredibly rare for a successful musician [...]

For fans of hard rock and heavy metal, Carolina Rebellion is a festival that can’t be missed. Held every May in North Carolina, 2013′s version takes place in Concord over two days. Alice In Chains, Limp Bizkit, and Deftones headline this year’s festivities on Saturday, May 4th, while Soundgarden, Rise Against, and Bush lead the [...]

To generate buzz for an upcoming release, accomplished artists have a variety of methods for digital exposure. The most traditional and straightforward is good old-fashioned pitching, which is essentially reaching out to blogs and publications that hone in on the artist’s stylistic niche. This is often the go-to strategy for independent artists, as pitching can [...]

In the relatively new world of digital music promotion, musicians would be wise to acquaint themselves with every form of popular social media. Sure, it’s a given to set up a Facebook page and Twitter account for your music project, but creatively infusing Pinterest into a music PR campaign has proved surprisingly successful for many [...]

Black Sabbath’s career is spread out over several decades, multiple lineup changes, and varying degrees of success. Like many classic rock groups that persistently carry on, Black Sabbath’s early years were marked by gems that established the group as titans of a newly conceptualized movement, in their case the fusion of heavy metal and rock [...]

Some may be a genuine case of accidental exposure, some may be a more contrived approach to gain publicity. But whatever the reasons behind it, the female celebrity nipple slip is a guaranteed way to create a headline. Here’s a look at six of the most famous to have occurred over the years. Warning: All [...]