Trying to whittle down the 10 best King Crimson songs of all time isn’t easy. This is a band with a career that spans decades, that’s released more albums and more singles than most of us have had hot dinners. They’re a band that’s been pigeonholed as ‘prog rock,’ but that’s managed to incorporate elements…
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…
Music is an art form that should be shared. This is true in two senses; music fans should always strive to ensure that their friends and family are introduced to new and exciting music, and also that musicians themselves should always strive to ensure that they work with promising and exciting artists when making new…
Paul McCartney was born in Liverpool, England, on June 18, 1942. He is one of the original members of the industry-shaking group, The Beatles. Even though he wrote primarily slow ballads like Let It Be, inspired by his mother’s death, he also penned songs like Lady Madonna, Back In The USSR, and Helter Skelter. After…
Ed Sheeran’s “Shape of You” is ranked as the second-most famous song on YouTube but what you might not know is that he was not planning on singing it. He envisioned the song as a duet between Rihanna Rudimental, but when the record label head heard it, he asked Sheeran why he wanted to give…
Chris LeDoux was born in Biloxi, Mississippi, on October 2, 1948. Since his father was in the airforce, LeDoux moved around a lot. While many country singers write songs about being a cowboy, LeDoux was a championship bareback ride. He competed in his first rodeo when he was 13, winning ht junior championships in Denison,…
Frank Bello was born on July 9, 1965, in New York City, the nephew of Anthrax drummer Charlie Benante. Bello started as a roadie and tech for the group. However, in 1984, he replaced Dan Lilker before the band’s first album, Fistful of metal, was released. Since then, he has been with the band, except…
Writing lyrics about guns adds urgency. It also evokes imagery of cowboys, jaded lovers, and people who have been on the wrong side of the tracks their whole lives. According to The Symbolism, there are many things a dream about a gun can symbolize. For example, if you dream about someone pointing a gun at…
Butcher Babies are a metal band from L.A., and they’re pretty awesome. They have released four albums throughout their career, and they’ve been nominated for two Grammys so far. But what makes them really stand out? The Butcher Babies take inspiration from horror films, B-movies to create catchy tunes that resonate with anyone who likes…