Over the last decade or so, releasing music to the public has become easier than ever before. This has resulted in a new generation of artists who have been able to use the internet to their advantage. Skinnyfromthe9 is one of the latest rappers to do that. The rising artist has created quite the buzz…
Back in the 1980s, metal ruled. It was decadent and glamorous, had more sleaze than substance, and the only thing bigger than the riffs was the hair. Motley Crue and Gun N Roses were the biggest bands on the planet, with no one else coming close to matching them for debauchery and depravity, hard-living and…
Although his hit song “Just a Friend” was his first and only song to hit the top 10, Biz Markie was not just a one-hit-wonder. In fact, at some point in 1990, Biz Markie’s records were all over the radio. This was during the Golden Era of hip-hop, a time when Salt-n-Pepa and M.C. Hammer…
If you love soul music, you have to admit that the 70’s era had some of the best soul music of all time. Simply put, it was the Golden Age of Soul Music. Despite it being a decade of political turmoil, it produced some of the most talented soul artists who addressed social and political…
When Tinashe released her debut mixtape, In Case We Die, in 2012, it didn’t take long for her to start building a buzz. She continued grinding hard and by the time 2014 rolled around, she was ready to release her first album. The project, Aquarius, boasted the popular single “2 On” which featured Schoolboy Q….
Bands come and bands go. Players play, and then they don’t. For most, the split up happens due to some instability, issue, or whatever other inept reason. Another beloved band has fallen into the mold, but it’s not for any negative thing. L.A.-based American rock band Steel Panther recently said goodbye to long-time member and…
In 1992, John McCrea started the group Cake. He had recently returned to Sacramento after going to Los Angeles to pursue his career as a musician. Besides McCrea, the original lineup was guitarist Greg Brown, trumpeter Vince DiFiore, bassist Sean McFessel, and drummer Frank, French. However, French was replaced by Gabe Nelson before releasing their…
On February 12, 2021, Louder published that Iron Maiden could turn 2021 into an epic year, and of the ten things that fans wanted from the band, top of the list was a new album. The article went ahead to recount how the band members had been talking of being in the studio in late…
This July, Swedish singer Snoh Aalegra released her third album, “Temporary Highs in the Violet Skies.” With its blend of introspective R&B and 90’s inspired soul, it’s drawn rave reviews across the board. It’s not surprising: since breaking onto the scene in 2014, Aalegra’s career has gone from strength to strength. She’s collaborated with everyone…