Few people would argue that there are just a handful of iconic bands over the course of the last 30 or 40 years that have truly changed the face of rock music. They very well may argue over who exactly some of these bands are, but there are a select few that most people would…
Most people aren’t familiar with the name David Zablidowsky. More commonly known as David Z, he was an individual of immense talent, the kind that people are in all of and inspired by. Unfortunately, his life was cut short on the 14th of July, 2017. The individual who had played with Trans-Siberian Orchestra and Adrenaline…
After more than a year of not being able to go hardly anywhere, people are finally getting the opportunity to venture out and go to the cinema, parties and even music festivals. One of the most influential music festivals in the United States is the Lollapalooza event that occurs in Chicago each year. Unfortunately, the…
Born and raised in Chicago, Rico Recklezz is part of a new generation of rappers from the city who are known for their ‘drill’ sound. While he hasn’t achieved much commercial success, he has become famous among fans of drill music and he’s especially well known throughout Chicago. His aggressive sound combines flashy lyrics and…
Creativity sometimes can hit a wall, and writers usually call it “a writer’s block.” Musicians and artists usually seek inspiration, but sometimes you cannot always be at your best as one band, Kiss, discovered. Kiss “Unmasked” album was so bad that even one of the members, Paul Stanley, called it “crappy,” joining the many fans…
Invent Animate are a certainly standout band from the metalcore scene. While the band carries a straightforward melodic sound overall, easily compared to ERRA, they are their own sound entirely. The band lost original vocalist Ben English in 2018 and gained Marcus Vik from Aviana shortly after. The band released an album, Greyview, their first…
Steely Dan is considered one of the greatest bands of all time to combine pop, rock, jazz, Latin and rhythm and Blues music styles with their complex style, cryptic lyrics and sophisticated recording style. Founding members Walter Becker and Donald Fagen met while students at Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York in 1967. Following their…
Wales might be a small country, but don’t underestimate it when it comes to musical talent. Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones, the Manic Street Preachers, Bryn Terfel, Charlotte Church, Kathryn Jenkins, John Cale… we could go on, but it’s getting boring. That said, there’s one other group of musical legends that deserve as much of a…
If you’re scrambling around trying to think of the most suitable soundtrack for the 4th of July, then, first of all, congratulations on your forward planning. Second of all, stop scrambling. From Jimi Hendrix to Metallica, Kiss to James Brown, almost every American rocker worth their salt has dedicated a track to the good ole’…