Expression and transformation. These are two words that come to mind when Wiz Khalifa is on the table. Born Cameron Jibril Thomas on September 8, 1987, the rapper from North Dakota seems to constantly turn the tables—revolving the stakes, changing the game. There’s no song in his category that’s even remotely the same from the…
When it comes to blues rock, one name always stands above the rest: Stevie Ray Vaughn. The kind of influence Vaughan had in his genre is incomparable. His mainstream career only lasted seven years, yet his music has gone on to impact and inspire so many artists that came after him. Vaughan passed away in…
Music has a way of making sense of the world and our lives, and there’s possibly a song about virtually anything out there. One subject matter that’s a popular topic for songwriters to create songs about is the weather—storms in particular. They could be about storms that pour out of the dark sky or ones…
Ellie Goulding is an English singer-songwriter who rose to success in the 2010s. So far, she has released just four studio albums. However, Goulding has nonetheless had a respectable number of hits. 10. Outside Goulding has performed a considerable number of songs with other artists. To name an example, there is “Outside,” which wasn’t her…
Some places draw a crowd, and anywhere there’s lots of good music is bound to join that list. However, much like California and New York, Tennessee has held the fascination of millions. Dozens, if not hundreds of songs about Tennessee, have been written and performed over the years. Narrowing them down to the ten best…
Michael Buble is a Canadian singer-songwriter who has managed to become an international success. For proof, look no further than the fact that he has sold more than 75 million records so far, a number that will presumably rise even higher in the times to come because his career is continuing strong. Generally speaking, Buble…
People who love music often have their favorite acts but there are a few that seem to transcend a particular genre of music or even a certain time period. They don’t come around often, but when they do you know that you’re listening to something special. One such example of this is The Statler Brothers….
Formed in the 1950s by brothers O’Kelly Isley Jr., Rudolph Isley and Ronald Isley, the Isley Brothers have enjoyed a remarkable career with a length, breadth, and success that few, if any, bands can compete with. Over a recording history that spans seven decades, they’re weathered lineup changes, deaths, and cultural shifts to emerge as…
With powerhouse vocalist Lizzy Hale leading from the front, Halestorm have become one of the biggest female-led hard rock groups of the last few decades. Known for their attitude-laden rockers and hook-heavy ballads, they’ve drawn critical acclaim and commercial success in equal measure. Here, we take a look back at some of their finest moments…