“No Time to Die” is the latest James Bond film. Released in 2021 after a series of COVID-related delays, the film is the last one in which Daniel Craig will portray the title character. The soundtrack here plays a pivotal role. Each of the songs on the soundtrack are ranked from worst to best and…
DeBarge is one of the best musical acts to come out of Motown (which is saying something, because Motown had all kinds of great talent). They were a b-boy band of the highest order, creating music that had all of the best elements of pop, funk, and soul. They are truly one of the most…
In 2001, the American teen dance film produced by MTV Productions, Save the Last Dance, was released by Paramount Pictures on January 12. Starring Julia Stiles as Sara Johnson and Sean Patrick Thomas as Derek Reynolds, this couple from Chicago work together to train Julia’s character for a dance audition at Juilliard School. In the…
Hoyt Axton is a household name when it comes to folk music. He was a man with a big heart and a mind constantly creating new music. During his life, Hoyt Axton wrote hundreds of songs that have been recorded by artists all over the world. He wrote songs that have become famous, but some…
Originally hailing out of Minneapolis, Minnesota as of 1997, the current roster of Motion City Soundtrack features Justin Courtney Pierre as the lead vocalist and guitarist, Joshua Cain as lead guitarist, Jesse Johnson as keyboardist, Matthew Taylor as bassist, and Tony Thaxton as a drummer. So far, the group has released a total of six…
What comes to mind when we think of Luther Allison? Many people will say, and perhaps immediately think: “Blues”. But what makes the man so great is how he brought the blues to another level. Luther Allison was not only a master of his craft; he also knew how to keep an audience entertained. Allison’s…
Looks can be deceiving – this is a phrase everyone knows well. Sometimes, things look bad, but they aren’t. However, looks can also be incredibly accurate – this too is a phrase everyone knows well. Sometimes, things look good, and they are. The same goes for songs – sometimes a song sounds good, and sometimes…
Jack Black and Kyle Gass have been rocking out together since 1994 when Tenacious D was created as a part of Tim Robbins’ “A Night of Comic Relief” benefits. Tenacious D is best known for the song they performed on their HBO series: ‘Tribute.’ The song received heavy radio play and topped Billboard’s Mainstream Rock…
If America has a sound, it was born in Memphis. As the largest city on the Mississippi River, Memphis, Tennessee is not only the convergence of commerce but the confluence of cultures. Musically speaking, it is the spawning ground of the Blues, Rhythm & Blues, and Rock & Roll. Nicknamed “Bluff City”, this place also…