Do birthday wishes come true? The 30 Going on 30 fantasy comedy film is about a teenage girl (Jenna Rink) whose 13th birthday wish is miraculously granted. She wakes up a 30-year old. The film received remarkable public acceptance, earning 22 million in its first week, with soundtrack charting top 50 on the Billboard 200…
Films don’t get much bigger than American Graffiti, a movie of such import in US culture, it’s been selected for preservation in the National Film Registry for being “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.” But what would any great film be without an equally great soundtrack? Consisting of a collection of early rock and roll and…
In 2016, Drake White released his major-label debut, Spark, a warm, intimate collection of songs that showcased his freestyle fusion of heartland rock and soulful country. Three years later, his story took a dramatic turn when he collapsed on stage during a performance in Roanoke, Virginia. He was later diagnosed with arteriovenous malformation, a rare…
Country singer David Lee Murphy is one of the most down-to-earth, honest people in the music industry. He never hesitates to speak his mind, and he genuinely cares about his fans. Murphy got his start in country music in the early 1990s, when he released his debut album, “Out With a Bang.” The album was…
Starring Elliot Page as Juno and Michael Cera as Paulie, Juno’s quirky coming-of-age tale about a teenager’s unplanned pregnancy become one of the biggest success stories of the 2000s, picking up four Oscar nominations (including one win) and grossing $231 million worldwide against a budget of $6.5 million. The soundtrack also became a smash, becoming…
Bruce Hornsby is one of the most versatile musicians in the industry, known for blending rock, jazz, bluegrass, and other genres. The multi-instrumentalist has won seven Grammys with music ranging from orchestral compositions to band arrangements. Hornsby’s style has allowed him to accomplish a lot during his career, which has spanned over four decades. The…
Trixter is an American glam metal band. The band was originally formed in 1983 by Steve Brown, Pete Loran, Alan Chapple, and Tony Markellis under the name “First Kiss.” After releasing one album with this lineup, lead singer Michael Flamion left the band, and Loran assumed the role. The band’s name was then changed to…
The 2012 movie Project X divided the critics but stormed at the box office, grossing over $100 million worldwide. The soundtrack, which features a compilation of hip hop tracks from the likes of Kid Cudi, Nas, Pusha T, and D12, proved as successful as the film, reaching number 12 on the US Billboard 200 and…
Patti Page first recorded “Tennessee Waltz” in 1950, and the Pennsylvania girl who had been singing since age five soon became a national sensation. Page’s wholesome beauty and warm alto voice made her one of the decade’s most popular stars, whether she was giving country songs a pop spin or getting down with rockers. Page’s…