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…
House of Lords is a hard rock/heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. The band was formed in 1987 by ex-Angel members James Christian (singer) and George Lynch (guitarist) and drummer Ken Mary, and bassist Chuck Wright. House of Lords did not release their self-titled debut album until 1989, after signing a deal with RCA…
Dangerous Toys is an American, Texas-based rock band. The band released four full-length albums throughout their career, one live album, and were unofficially disbanded after lead singer Jason McMaster’s near-decade-long hiatus. They are best known for their humorous lyrics, which can be found in songs such as “Teas’n Pleas’n” and “Scared.” Their biggest commercial success…
Blue Swan Records, a record label founded by Will Swan, and swancore, a genre associated with bands with a connection to Will Swan and others, are things that can be associated with one common denominator: Dance Gavin Dance. Dance Gavin Dance is a band with a young attitude and a surprisingly complex and complicated history…
Since forming in 1985, Faster “Pussycat” has released six studio albums and become one of the most respected glam metal bands worldwide. The band’s name alone helped them establish a reputation as a group with an interesting and risqué sound and image. Their sound is unique, often described as ‘glitter-glam trash,’ which is a label…
April Wine is a Canadian rock band formed in 1969. The band has been through many changes, with Myles Goodwyn as the only constant member. They were inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 2013. The band’s origins can be traced to a backyard cover band called “Ripple,” formed in the late Sixties…
The 2016 DreamWorks animated film Trolls is inspired by Troll dolls, popular in the 1970s. Even if you haven’t seen a single minute of the popular animated film “Trolls,” you’ve most likely heard of it. All you need to know about the film is that it contains Trolls, which are cheerful and content tiny creatures…
Four Year Strong, like many bands, has a bit of a small history with their lineup and with music exploration that left fans divided over their future. Over the last few years, Four Year Strong has released strong hits and potentially defined the genre of easycore with its unique vocals and strong lyrics, and instrumentals….