Eight Overlooked Covers of Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan is an institution. He transcends the plain of mere recording artist. Today, the words Bob Dylan evoke tenets of religion more so than fandom; there is not a lot to be said about…
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New Rap Queen on the Scene: Layla Boe
There is a new female powerhouse poised to take the rap Queen throne. Her name is Layla Boe and if you don’t know her, be patient, you will. Layla is a dangerous mix of beauty…
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The Healing and the Hurt: 8 Songs Inspired by 9/11
For most of us, the pain of September 11, 2001, was impossible to put into words. However, some were able to express the unspeakable through song. What follows is a modest list of impactful songs…
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The Lost Genius of Warren Zevon: Six Unreleased Songs
Warren Zevon was an unmistakable talent who possessed an indefinable genius. An excitable boy they all said. Sadly, the greatness of the singer-songwriter was never truly recognized in his own time, mainly of his own…
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Billy Joel’s Top Five Billy Joel Songs
A lot of guys play piano but there is only one Piano Man. It has been that way since 1973. But Billy Joel is more than just a musician with a catchy moniker, he is…
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Review: Glen Campbell Live From The Troubadour
“He was so well thought of as an all-around entertainer” said Alice Cooper of his friend Glen Campbell. Those undisputable talents are on full display again thanks to the new album, Glen Campbell Live From…
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Women Cover the Beatles: 5 Prime Cuts from 2000 to Now
The impact of the Beatles is undeniable. Modern day songstress Julie Mintz says, “Even if you didn’t grow up listening to the Beatles, your songwriting heroes were most likely influenced by them”. In 2000, the…
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Women Cover the Beatles: Five Prime Cuts from the 80s and 90s
For an artist who knows what they are doing, it is not terribly difficult to cover the Beatles…but that is not to say it is easy to do them justice. Many have tried and failed….
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Women Cover the Beatles: 5 Prime Cuts from the 1970s
It is easy to understand why the Beatles are such an attractive option for other artists to cover. Generally speaking, their songs are complex but not overly complicated. Their lyrics, almost seamlessly brilliant, are witty,…
