Artists Archive
Phil Collins to Tour with Genesis?
December 4, 2013
Phil Collins fans who have all-but given up on the possibility of hearing new Collins material or seeing the man live ever again – here is some hope for you. Speaking at the premiere of the “Tarzan” musical in Stuttgart, Germany, the ex-Genesis member said, “I have started thinking about doing new stuff. [Maybe playing]
Taylor Swift’s Biggest Influences
November 27, 2013
Taylor Swift is one of the brightest stars in music today, which begs the question: Who are her biggest influences? Swift has referenced her grandmother, a former opera singer, as being a prevailing force in her writing. Hearing her sing is one of Swift’s earliest musical memories. “I can remember her singing, the thrill of
Morrissey’s Best Albums
November 26, 2013
From fronting The Smiths to his vastly successful career as a solo artist, Morrissey’s penchant for somber wit has remained. Though his works are bleak, his often tongue-in-cheek delivery encourages a wide palate of emotions, making his range one of legendary proportions. Few artists are able to embody such a prominent personality through songs rooted
Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s Best Protest Songs
November 26, 2013
Renowned for their songs depicting societal defiance and individuality, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young’s protest songs are vast and consistently strong. These three, however, hit a certain mark that best represents the ingeniously talented songwriters and their fight for freedom and courage in a time where productive counterculture was on the rise: Ohio Neil Young
How Did “Sweet Caroline” Become the Anthem of the Boston Red Sox and Fenway?
November 25, 2013
Neil Diamond’s “Sweet Caroline” seems like it has forever been a staple of the Boston Red Sox and their historic stadium Fenway Park, one of two remaining classic parks in addition to the Chicago Cubs’ Wrigley Field. Believe it or not, the song has only been a Fenway trademark since 2002, when businessman John W.
Why ‘Exile on Main Street’ Was Such a Groundbreaking Album for the Rolling Stones
November 25, 2013
Exile on Main Street has undergone a shift in critical perception since its 1972 release. It was initially met with lukewarm criticism that labeled the Rolling Stones as victims to stylistic indulgence. Sticking that label on Exile on Main Street today is highly anachronistic. The album’s extended jams, murkily distorted atmospheres, and stylistically eclectic tendencies
How Comedy Aids Daniel Tosh’s Social Anxiety
November 24, 2013
Social anxiety can be a crippling obstacle in one’s daily life, transforming tasks that many would label as routine into unavoidable causes of worry and fear. It’s rare to identify a sufferer of social anxiety simply by their appearance, or even a basic conversation. After all, many of those with social anxiety are capable of
Buddy Guy, Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Jonny Lang Launch Experience Hendrix 2014 Tour
November 21, 2013
The ‘Experience Hendrix’ tour is set to embark on its eighth year in 2014 with a line-up of guitar heroes to well and truly match Hendrix’s intimidatingly impressive legacy. On next year’s bill are Buddy Guy, Zakk Wylde, Bootsy Collins, Dweezil Zappa, Jonny Lang and Kenny Wayne Shepherd. Billy Cox, from Hendrix’s Band of Gypsys,
Vince Neil, Sammy Hagar Planning 2014 Joint Tour
November 20, 2013
Motley Crue may be nearing their retirement, but that isn’t likely to stop Vince Neil from keeping the band’s music alive and kicking. In this spirit, the man himself has just revealed that he’s set to embark on a joint headlining tour with none other than Sammy Hagar next year. Speaking to Vegas Rocks! magazine,
Journey, Steve Miller Band Team Up for Co-Headlining Tour
November 19, 2013
Middle-aged classic rock fans are in for a treat next year, as Journey and the Steve Miller Band have just revealed details of an upcoming co-headlining tour next year. The frankly-massive trek is due to kick off on May 15th in Chula Vista, California, and will see the legends make stops in a number of
