Mitchell Tenpenny started singing at church, fronted a heavy metal band in high school, then did a complete 180 and started chasing success as a country singer. It took him a couple of years to get it, but in 2018, he hit the big time with the phenomenally successful Drunk Me. Here’s our pick of…
In 2011, Becky G started posting songs of herself singing covers on YouTube. After grabbing the attention of Dr. Luke, the singer found herself with a record deal, a small army of willing collaborators like will.i.am, Cher Lloyd and Cody Simpson, and, before long, a growing collection of hits. Having already established herself as one…
Two turntables and a microphone might be all that’s needed to cut a decent rap song, but that hasn’t stopped plenty of hip hop artists experimenting with a little guitar from time to time. From the Beastie Boys to Mos Def, Post Malone to The Roots, dozens of rappers have added a six-string to their…
American R&B band Mint Condition has been making soulful music since the 1980s. Their sound mix includes R&B, soul, funk, new jack swing, neo-soul, rock, and jazz. The band has released several studio albums, with their most recent, E-Life, released in 2014. They have not only been nominated for four Grammy Awards but also featured…
Peabo Bryson began his career at the age of 14 as a backup singer for Al Freeman and the Upsetters. A couple of years later, he went on tour with Moses Dillard and the Tex-Town Display, and was with them when they auditioned for Atlanta’s Bang Records. The band didn’t make the grade, but the…
Peace. It’s a simple word, but it means so much. For centuries, people have been trying to find ways to achieve and maintain peace in their lives and the world. There are many different definitions of peace, but they all generally boil down to the absence of fear, hatred, and violence. There are countless songs…
They say, “Robyn is the Britney Spears of Sweden.” It is no surprise that the Swedish-born singer, songwriter, DJ, and record producer has been a showbiz sensation since her first debut album, “Robyn Is Here,” in 1995. Born on June 12, 1979, Robin Miriam Carrison started her music career at the mere age of 16….
Social Distortion is an American punk rock band formed in 1978 in Fullerton, California. The band currently consists of founder Mike Ness (lead vocals, lead guitar), Jonny Wickersham (rhythm guitar, backing vocals), Brent Harding (bass, backing vocals), David Hidalgo Jr. (drums), and David Kalish (keyboards). Social Distortion’s signature brand of hard-edged roots rock and roll…
Songs about relaxing can help us to unwind and de-stress. They can be slow, peaceful, and calming, providing a much-needed respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Relaxing songs can be soft and gentle or upbeat and cheerful. Regardless of the song, they all share one common goal – to help us relax….