Lana Del Rey is the undisputed queen of Hollywood sadcore, an artist who’s turned nostalgia into an art form and melancholy into pop gold. Since breaking through with her second album, the critically acclaimed Born…
Mark Knopfler was born on August 12, 1949, in Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland. The first song he wrote and recorded was when he was 16, but it never was released. Aside from Dire Straits, he was…
Once upon a time, there was one Carolina. King Charles I of England issued the original charter. However, nothing came of it. Things didn’t start moving until his son, King Charles II of England, reclaimed…
In 1968, Jon Anderson, Chris Squire, Peter Banks, Tony Kaye, and Bill Bruford banded together to form Yes. After two unsuccessful albums, they finally hit pay dirt with their third studio album, The Yes Album….
Ranking all 14 of Beck Hansen’s albums is no easy task, but somebody has got to do it. We’ll start at number 14 and work our way through the career of the man with many…
Some bands can stick around for years without making much of an impression on the general public. In contrast, others can make themselves felt for decades with a single release. Operation Ivy is an excellent…
Born on December 28, 1978, is the American singer, songwriter, and producer John Legend, who has brought forth over twenty years’ worth of hit music, year after year, since 2004. Originally hailing from Springfield, Ohio,…
On November 8, Nashville will play host to the 57th Annual Country Music Association Awards. It is the biggest event of the year for the industry and showcases the brightest stars in the genre. Stalwarts…
Anita Baker started her career in the late 1970s as a member of the funk band Chapter 8. After branching out on her own, she hit the big time in 1986 with her second album,…