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…
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’…
Whatever you think of Ted Nugent’s politics, there’s no denying he can deliver some belting good tunes when he wants to. In a career that spans over half a century, the Motor City Madman has given us classics like ‘Wang Dang Sweet Poontang,’ ‘Cat Scratch Fever,’ and ‘Stranglehold.’ He’s also given us some downright doozies…
If we believe the stories, Lindsey Buckingham isn’t the nicest man in pop. His treatment of Stevie Nicks during their short-lived affair, the allegations of controlling and even abusive behavior in other relationships, the out-of-control ego, the rock star antics… none of this adds up to the kind of person you’d want to get stuck…
During the early and mid-2000s, Young Buck was considered one of the hottest up-and-coming rappers in the game. As a member of the hip-hop group G-Unit, Young Buck’s southern roots allowed him to bring a unique sound. Although his time with G-Unit ended up being fairly short-lived, he has continued to release music over the…
Our Last Night made their mark in the metal world with their absolutely phenomenal covers seemingly so many years ago. While their original stuff is also just as good, if not better, I think we’ll just be sticking with their covers for this list (I’ll do originals next, deal?) So, what are my 10 favorite…