Rick Rubin and the Art of Artistic Integrity
He is a nine-time Grammy winner who was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time Magazine. One day soon, he will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall…
Covering Hank Williams: 5 Exceptional Examples
He has been dead for 72 years, but Hank Williams is still the biggest influence in country music. “Anybody who writes a personal song, in some ways, traces back to Hank,” says Michael McCall of…
Layla Boe: Ascent to Stardom
The German underground rap scene is a bustling outlet of young artistic genius. Its newest star is an uber talented, ultra-cerebral and sinfully sexual songbird named Layla Boe. Layla is a creative dynamo with a…
Jelly Roll in ‘24: 5 Epic Highlights
Through tenacity and grit, he has gone from relatively unknown Tennessee hip-hop act to one of the most popular country artists in the world. His is a genuine American success story. At the same time,…
Country Cuts: 9 Fine “Wine” Songs
Wine and song. It is a perfect pairing, on par with the likes of movies and popcorn. And while country music tends to favor whiskey as its preferred libation, wine is no stranger to the…
Rick Rubin Talks his Philosophy to Recording Music
Born in Long Beach, New York in March of 1963, Rick Rubin is perhaps the most influential music producer of the last half century. He has set the soundtrack of multiple generations and helped launch…
Women Cover Elton John: 5 Epic Live Duets
The feats of Elton John are almost too unbelievable to comprehend. In addition to the 300 million-plus records sold, he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1998. Sir Elton is also a member of…
Taylor Swift Talks Songwriting, pt. II
“Super talented.” These are the words Bruce Springsteen chose to describe Taylor Swift in 2022. High praise, but well deserved. Swift is unrivaled in today’s musical landscape. According to Spotify, she is their most-streamed artist…
Women Cover Elton John: 5 Fun Live Cuts
Over the last 55 years, no single musical artist has had a greater singular impact than Elton John. As an entertainer, musician, and songwriter, John’s aptitude is simply second to none. As a global humanitarian…