The movie Braveheart premiered at the Seattle International Film Festival on May 18, 1995. One of the things that were noted in countless articles was the historical accuracy. One of the things that made the movie was the music. The movie Braveheart lasts just under three hours and the soundtrack falls just under eighty minutes….
The Dirty Heads are a reggae-rock band from Huntington Beach, California. ‘Any Port in a Storm’ was their debut album which came out September 30, 2008, and peaked at number 57 on the Billboard 200. Dirty Heads was formed in 2006 by vocalist Jared Watson, drummer Matt Ochoa, guitarist David Foral, and bassist Jon Olazabal….
Like many of Wes Anderson’s other films, The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou features an all-star cast including Cate Blanchett, Anjelica Huston, and Jeff Goldblum. The movie follows the titular character, played by Bill Murray who is determined to find the shark responsible for the death of his partner. According to Lemon Wire, there were…
Jarreau began singing in San Francisco nightclubs, where he was discovered by Warner Bros. Records producer Tommy LiPuma. Signed to a contract with the label, Jarreau recorded his self-titled debut album in 1975. The record was a critical success, but it did not gain much traction with radio audiences. Jarreau’s second album, Glow, was released…
Hell or High-Water is a crime-based film released in 2016. It involves two brothers, Toby and Tanner Howard, who rob two banks. They resorted to the crime following their mother’s long illness, which resulted in incurring debts. Texas Midland Bank had offered them a mortgage for the ranch, which they couldn’t fulfill. Though the robbery…
10,000 Maniacs were an American alternative rock band that was founded in 1981. They hail from Jamestown, New York, and are known for their unique blend of alternative rock, college rock, and folk music. Over the years, they have released several acclaimed albums, and their songs have been featured on various soundtracks. Here are 10…
Murder might be gruesome, but it’s inspired some killer songs over the years. Whether we’re talking true crime or the fictional kind, traditional folk ballads or synth rockers, there’s nothing like a bit of death and intrigue to give a song an edge. If you want to add some darkness to your playlist, check out…
Heavy metal band Machine Head has been around for over two decades, and in that time, they’ve released some of the most crushing songs in the genre. They started as a groove metal band, but they’ve since evolved into something much heavier. They have a unique sound heavily influenced by thrash metal and nu-metal. Over…
The Big Chill is a ferociously intelligent, wonderfully witty comedy-drama about a group of old college friends who reunite 15 years after graduating when a member of their group dies. With a starry cast of Tom Berenger, Glenn Close, Jeff Goldblum, William Hurt, Kevin Kline, Mary Kay Place, Meg Tilly, and JoBeth Williams, it picked…