There is no doubt about it, fans have a tendency to love music from British rock band Arctic Monkeys. Originating from Sheffield, England, they debuted in 2002. That makes them one of the more recent bands to come along, especially when compared to acts that have been around since the 1960s or 70s. The band…
The feminine mystique has been one of the main motivations for the creation of art of all genres, especially music. Sought after, fought for, loved and left behind, women have always managed to arouse the genius in creatives over the centuries. With the advent of pop music in the 50’s, the world was awakened as…
Since 1971, ZZ Top have released 15 studio albums and 44 singles. They’ve won countless awards, earned a place in pop culture, and made sunglasses and beards look the coolest things in the world. Until the tragic death of Dusty Hill earlier this year, they were the longest-running band with an unchanged lineup in history….
The mantle of Americana music has a new placeholder, and his name is Marcus King. Just 25 years old, King is a throwback performer, staying true to the music of those who came before him. His songwriting reflects a weathered soul, and his fingers caress the guitar strings with the conviction of an artist three…
Miley Cyrus is a pop star who can change her style and sound on a dime. She has released albums in almost every genre, from the psychedelic 2015 album “Miley Cyrus & Her Dead Petz,” heavily influenced by acid house music. She also has sampled country-acoustic 2017’s in “Younger Now” for those looking for something…
Judas Priest formed in 1969. Five years later, they released their debut album, Rocka Rolla. It had promise, but not enough to generate much interest. Over the next couple of albums, the band trimmed the fat, honed their sound, and in 1980, they dropped British Steel, an album that kickstarted the 80’s metal scene and…
In 1994, Adam Levine, Jesse Carmichael, Mickey Madden, and Ryan Dusick got together to form Kara’s Flowers. They released a couple of records but met with a complete lack of interest from both the critics and the public. In 2001, they re-emerged with a new name, a new guitarist, and a new record deal. The…
The 50th anniversary of Jim Croce’s death came and went without much fanfare. No television specials or star-studded tribute shows. Jim is remembered by his great songs, not by how great he was. With his distinctive ability as a storyteller and his multi-genre song crafting, Croce was unlike any act of his era. He was…
A small but very vocal group of critics think Dave Matthews Band is one of the worst things to ever happen to music. Millions upon millions of fans disagree. Since the band emerged from the 1990s jam movement, they’ve become one of the biggest acts on the planet, selling over 38 million records and a…