Korn is one of the most notable names when it comes to nu metal. For those who are unfamiliar, this is a kind of metal incorporating influences from other music genres that managed to become popular in the 1990s. However, it is interesting to note that there were metal fans who refused to label nu…
Many people have never heard of Poppy. Although she has been around for a few years, her fame was only recognized when the video “Poppy – Computer Boy” went viral on YouTube and racked up over 100 million views in one week. In this blog post, we will discuss the ten best poppy songs of…
Just who exactly is Yung Petro? If you’re really into the hip-hop scene, you probably already know who he is. On the other hand, you may be hearing his name for the first time as you are reading this article. Either way, there are probably some things that you don’t know about this up and…
If the only women you know in metal are the type that wears corsets and flowing skirts and sings Paramore and Evanescence covers, prepare to have your mind blown. Vexed are the newest metal band on the scene, and they’re like nothing that’s come before. Led by singer Megan Targett, they’re bucking the trend for…
In 1969, a new supergroup was born. Consisting of former Small Faces lead vocalist and guitarist Steve Marriott, vocalist and guitarist Peter Frampton from The Herd, Spooky Tooth bassist Greg Ridley, and drummer Jerry Shirley from The Apostolic Intervention, the band’s potential was enormous. That potential would end in bitter disappointment, poor record sales, and…
Ranking the best Robert Plant songs from his post-Zeppelin years, one can find themselves constantly going back and forth. One moment “In the Mood” strikes your fancy, the next it’s “Sea of Love”. But what else can we expect when dealing with such an accomplished, brilliant and capable musical talent? When Plant crafts an album,…
One of the best things about Phish as a band is that they have no shortage of original material. And yet, despite having their well-crafted catalogs full of songs, covers also have a significant presence in Phish’s live performances. That means there are plenty of cover songs to choose from when it comes time for…
Johnny Horton was born on April 30. 1925 in Los Angeles, California. His parents were sharecroppers, so they moved between Tyler, Texas, where Horton was raised, and California, trying to find work. When he was eleven, his mother taught him to play the guitar. In 1944, he graduated high school and started Methodist seminary. However,…
The Maine are a pop band with constant twists presented in their music from their clear combinations of Midwest and southern music styles. While the band, especially in their earlier days could be considered pop-punk, the genres have expanded so much that calling them a pop band fits almost too well. XOXO: From Love &…