Brett Young is a country music artist who recently emerged on the Nashville music scene, but in the short time that he’s been performing professionally, he has made a tremendous impact, amassing a notable fan base. He puts heart into his lyrics that reach out and touch listeners in profound ways. The singer/songwriter has made…
In 1994, Adam Levine, Jesse Carmichael, Mickey Madden, and Ryan Dusick got together to form Kara’s Flowers. They released a couple of records but met with a complete lack of interest from both the critics and the public. In 2001, they re-emerged with a new name, a new guitarist, and a new record deal. The…
A small but very vocal group of critics think Dave Matthews Band is one of the worst things to ever happen to music. Millions upon millions of fans disagree. Since the band emerged from the 1990s jam movement, they’ve become one of the biggest acts on the planet, selling over 38 million records and a…
It’s been over 25 years since they released their self-titled debut, but Foo Fighters are still one of the biggest and most dependable rock bands on the planet. They might have settled a little too comfortably into ‘dad rock’ territory for some people’s liking, but if you listen to the albums rather than just the…
In 1973, Lynyrd Skynyrd released their first album, (Pronounced Leh-Nerd Skin-Nerd). It immediately put them on the rock and roll map. Over the next few years, they continued to build on their legacy with one great album after another. And then tragedy struck. On October 20, 1977, lead vocalist Ronnie Van Zant, guitarist Steve Gaines,…
In 1998, singer Julian Casablancas, guitarists Nick Valensi and Albert Hammond Jr., bassist Nikolai Fraiture, and drummer Fabrizio Moretti came together to form The Strokes. Three years later, they released their debut album, Is This It, an album that changed the face of contemporary rock and established them as one of the leading lights in…
Koko Taylor, also known as the “Queen of the Blues”, was a renowned American singer known for her powerful and mesmerizing voice. Her songs have left an indelible mark on the blues genre and continue to captivate listeners even today. With a career spanning over four decades, Koko Taylor recorded numerous essential songs that have…
In a world where music critics are constantly reviewing albums, compiling end-of-year lists, and streaming/downloading the newest records – it’s only natural that somebody would eventually rank all of Nickelback’s records. However, because their output is often flimsy at best, I thought it would be more entertaining to rank their albums based on different criteria…
In 1986, guitarist/vocalist John Rzeznik, bassist/vocalist Robby Takac, and drummer George Tutuska formed the Goo Goo Dolls. They started as a cover band, dabbled with punk, and eventually settled on alt-rock. After 12 years and five albums, they finally hit the big time in 1998 with the hit single, Iris. Since then, the band has…