There is nothing more satisfying than witnessing the rise to stardom of a young person, especially when that individual comes from humble beginnings. Swedish singer and songwriter Zara Maria Larsson occupies that space on the pedestal that few are privileged to stand atop. It’s not easy to rise to the top ranks of the music…
Real Friends, for most of their career, appeared to always have new music on the verge of being released, while most of the band’s recordings have been composed into EPs, the band also has four studio albums that stand out from each other, one way or another. However, Real Friends’ newest album, “Torn in Two”,…
Patti Smith is one of the most influential musicians in the history of rock music. She may not be as famous as she once was, but her impact on punk and art rock is certainly something to behold. Patti Smith will forever be remembered for her stunning album Horses, a haunting work of art that…
On April 21, 2000, an American romantic sports drama titled (Love & Basketball) hit the theatres and grossed $27.7 million USD in box office sales. Over the course of time, this movie has cemented itself into pop culture, earning itself the right to be called a cult classic. The movie received positive reviews and was…
When Juice Newton released her version of the song, “Queen of Hearts” in 1981, even Juice herself did not realize that it would be such a big hit. However, the song peaked at #2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and became the highest profile rendition of the song. In our latest article on the…
The ’50s and ’60s were indeed Fats Domino’s heyday. The legendary piano player was the biggest star of New Orleans R&B, releasing an astonishing 16 Top 10 hits between 1955 and 1963. But one could argue that most of his best songs came before the Beatles invaded America. Still, they remain classics to this day….
Every location has unique features, regardless of whether it is a city or a rural village. Sometimes, songwriters take inspiration from their surroundings when writing music. While some songwriters or artists sing about a specific location, others use a geographical feature as a metaphor to describe a feeling or emotion. One natural feature that is…
Wilson Phillips were formed in LA in 1989 by Carnie and Wendy Wilson and Chynna Phillips. The fact that Carnie and Wendy are the daughters of the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson and Chynna Phillips is the daughter of John and Michelle Phillips of the Mamas & the Papas may have given them a leg up…
Ambrosia is an American rock band best known for their 1980 hit, “Biggest Part of Me.” They formed in southern California in 1970. Ambrosia emerged from the same L.A. scene that produced hitmakers like The Eagles and Crosby, Stills & Nash.[1] They were contemporaries of Jefferson Airplane, Moby Grape, and Spirit. Despite this claim to…