In 2013 when Isaiah Rashad signed to Top Dawg Entertainment (TDE), he was poised to be one of the next great rappers in the game. His creativity and versatility were undeniable and there were countless people looking forward to what he had to say. His debut album, The Sun’s Tirade, only sold 19,000 copies in…
The Kalimba is a musical instrument that originated in eastern and southern Africa at least 1,500 years ago. It is also known as the Mbira, the Lamellophone and the Thumb Piano. The instrument is a wooden board fitted with a resonator. It has staggered metal tines attached. It is played held in the hands of…
Billy Squier is a rock musician and singer who was at the height of his fame during the early 1980s when he released a string of arena rock and crossover hits. His 1981 album ‘Don’t Say No’ was considered a landmark for the arena rock genre, as the music bridged the gap between hard rock…
Lars Ulrich started one of the influential metal bands with a few phone calls. He found James Hetfield, Dave Mustaine, and Ron McGovney. Initially, Metallica’s sound favored punk. However, as they became more influenced by groups like Discharge, their music style changed to thrash metal. After a few demos with original bassist Ron McGovney, he…
One of the things I absolutely had to ask Tree Adams for this DAGNASTERPUS interview for the debut album of the same name was what the hell is DAGNASTERPUS and what it means to him. While I had to also make sure I was pronouncing it right, Tree informed me that I was and it…
Neil Diamond was born on January 24, 1941, in Brooklyn, New York. He didn’t start as a vocalist. Instead, he wrote songs for other musicians. He received his first guitar at 16, piquing his interest in music. Originally, Diamond wanted to be a doctor even entering New York University. Instead of finishing his final college…
Jane’s Addiction became one of the most sought after bands in the late 1980s and early 1990s. The band was formed in 1985 and was part of the bands that shared the successful boom of rock music in the early 1990s. The band was formed by Perry Farrell, who was the band’s lead singer/frontman, bassist…
Autumn is the time of year when it’s time for things to slow down. It’s filled with familiar aromas of dying leaves, the final harvest of crops, and preparations for the onset of the holiday season. It’s a special time of year with brilliant fall earthy colors as the leaves turn to bright hues of…
John Finberg prides himself as the owner of First Row Talent, a booking agency that has seen him rise to fame by booking some of the most famous rock bands. His interests vary to include running a bar and owning a ticket sales site. However, Finberg’s bright future in the entertainment industry is slowly dimming…