Lesley Gore’s voice was bubbly, girlish but powerful. With songs like “It’s My Party” and “You Don’t Own Me,” she was a feminist icon for teenage girls going through that weird, awkward phase. She started her career in the ’60s but was active for only a few years after that, retiring from music at age…
After surviving a downward spiral that would have killed him, Justin Furstenfeld, the lead singer of Blue October, has led Blue October to achieve what many bands would only dream of. With millions of albums and singles sales, the Houston-based alternative rock band are one of the best bands that I have personally come across….
Fear is something that everyone has felt at some point. As a result, it makes sense that overcoming that sense of fear is a common topic for singers and songwriters. Of course, some of the resulting songs have been much more memorable than others. 10. Fight Song Sometimes, a straightforward name makes for the strongest…
In 2008, Twilight seemed to bliss moviegoers with its romantic fantasy movie that was based on the 2005 Stephenie Meyer novel of the same. The stars of this movie were Kristen Stewart as Bella Swan and Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen. In the tale, Swan was a teenager that captured the heart of Cullen, who…
Widely considered one of the greatest British singers of all time, Dusty Springfield rose to fame in the 1960s to become the Queen of Blue-Eyed Soul, a cultural and style icon as famous for her peroxide beehive and panda eyes as she was for her thrilling vocals. Her star diminished in the ’70s, only for…
“Black Widow,” a Marvel film, was ranked as the highest-grossing film of the summer. Lorne Balfe composed the film score Black Widow (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) for this great Marvel flick. On July 9, 2021, Hollywood Records released the soundtrack album. The film’s director, Cate Shortland, thought Balfe had composed a “soulful score that is…
India Arie first emerged in 2001 with her debut album Acoustic Soul. The album was a phenomenon, breaking into the top ten, certifying multi-platinum, earning seven Grammy award nominations, and presenting an artist who could take inspiration from the likes of Roberta Flack and Stevie Wonder while still sounding compellingly contemporary. Since then, Arie has…
If you’re like most people, you easily remember the 1970s hit musical “Grease.” One of the most popular musicals on Broadway, the show easily became one of the most timeless movies to ever have been made. Part of the reason that it’s so memorable is its soundtrack. It’s chock-full of songs that can easily transport…
With over 50 years under their belt, Tower of Power are arguably one the greatest soul outfits of our time. The band traces its origins to 1968 in Oakland, California and was composed of Emilio Castillo who was the band’s saxophonist, baritone saxophonist Stephen “Doc” Kupka, and trumpeters Gregs Adams, David Pardon, Mic Gillette, drummer…