Up until 2010, Yelawolf was an underground rapper from the south with a small but dedicated following. And then he dropped his first major-label release, Trunk Muzik 0-60, and suddenly, the name on everyone’s lips was Yelawolf. Since then, he’s switched labels to Eminem’s record label Shady Records, released several more massive albums, and become…
When the Smiths broke up, no one knew how Morrissey would fare without Johnny Marr by his side. As it turned out, he’d do just fine. His political opinions may have left a cloud over his most recent work, but it’s done nothing to taint his legacy as one of the seminal figures in indie…
The Doobie Brothers may have gone through numerous lineup changes and shifted between various genres over their long career, but they remain, as ever, the quintessential biker-meets-hippie band. Their back catalog includes a clutch of platinum-selling albums, sixteen Billboard Hot 100 Top 40 hits, and more classic rock radio staples than anyone can count. Everyone…
In 1967, a little-known band called Big Brother and the Holding Company took to the stage at the Monterey Pop Festival and blew the world away. Or rather, their singer, Janis Joplin, did. With her electrifying stage presence and powerful rasp, Joplin was like no other singer around. Over the course of four studio albums…
Over the course of the last several years, contemporary Christian singer Jeremy Camp has released more than 10 albums, nine studio albums and two live albums, with the overwhelming majority of them reaching critical acclaim. Part of his appeal is the fact that his songs are typically positive in nature with an upbeat tempo. Furthermore,…
Falling around Spring time each year, the Kentucky Derby is the most famous equestrian event in US sports, with people rallying from across the world to watch the event. While its only 2 minutes, it is some of the most anticipated and exciting 2 minutes that goes down in history, in which the likes of…
Heart began life in 1967 under the name of The Army. Several years and numerous name changes later, they emerged with their debut album, Dreamboat Annie, in 1975. Over the following few years, they established themselves as one of the biggest bands in the US. Their fortunes took a nosedive in the early 1980s, but…
In 1974, ABBA became the first Swedish group to win the Eurovision Song Contest with Waterloo. Their victory catapulted them into the limelight; over the next decade, they grew to become one of the biggest bands in the world. The group separated in 1982, but this year, surprised us all with the release of their…
Few bands can compete with Earth, Wind & Fire’s longevity. Fewer still can compete with their success. Since releasing their self-titled debut in 1971, they’ve released 21 studio albums, almost all of which have been critically acclaimed, and sold over 90 million records to become of the best-selling bands in the world. Widely regarded as…