Few songs capture the essence of despair. “Jolene” is one of them. Written by the incomparable Dolly Parton, the tune represents perhaps the ultimate anthem of self-doubt; emotions that are relatable regardless of sex, age or creed. By distilling the song to a bare and honest level, “Jolene” appeals to everybody on some level. Add…
When a Japanese record label approached Danny Kortchmar to make an album consisting of new and old songs, the guitarist figured he should enlist the help of other veterans. One of them is Waddy Wachtel, and together with Steve Postell, Russ Kunkel, and Leland Sklar, the five men formed The Immediate Family. The group will…
Green Day is one of the bands that emerged from the Californian punk scene of the late 1980s and early 1990s. Initially, their music was fun. However, there was no particular reason to believe that Green Day would stand the test of time. That changed in the early 2000s with the release of American Idiot,…
The band known as Cane Hill was first founded in 2011 out of New Orleans, Louisiana by Elijah Witt (vocals), James Barnett guitar and backing vocals), and Beno Barnett (guitar). Also in 2011, they recruited Colt Domingo as their drummer. The group named themselves after the abandoned psychiatric hospital located in the United Kingdom. In…
When Kid Cudi released his debut album, Man on the Moon: The End of Day, in 2009, he quickly became one of the most talked-about new artists in hip-hop. Many believed that he had the talent to become one of the genre’s hottest rising stars. Plus, having a co-sign from Kanye West certainly didn’t hurt….
Harry Styles’ musical career began in 2010 as a solo contestant for the British reality TV show “X Factor”. He was combined with four other young male contestants by the “X Factor” judges, which led to the formation of One Direction. The band became an instant sensation with a cult following that was mainly composed…
Luke Bryan is one of the most renowned country singers of his generation. Not only is Luke Bryan so talented, but he also seems like a nice person from the numerous interviews that we’ve seen him in. His career took off in the mid-2000s, with his debut album dropping in 2007. Bryan had established a…
From an introverted indie band to one of the most influential groups of the past decade, Radiohead has gone through many phases in their 20-plus years of making music. The quintet from Oxford began as a simple rock band in the mid-’80s but unexpectedly evolved into one of the most experimental and electronically influenced bands…
Glenn Frey may no longer be with us in body, but he will continue to live on through his music. In 1969, he co-founded one of the greatest American rock bands of all time alongside Don Henley, the Eagles. In their forty-year career stint, the Eagles have been awarded six Grammy Awards, five American Music…