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The Evolution of No Doubt
March 20, 2014
When No Doubt formed in 1987, they aimed to create a sound that captured both the emerging ska and punk scenes rampant at the time. Even as these movements were largely nostalgic and revivalist in nature, lead singer Gwen Stefani’s vocals fit the bill – and the group’s shared love for ska/punk combiners Madness made
Ten Best Concept Albums Ever Made
March 19, 2014
Concept albums are very nearly a dirty word in modern music. Written off as either overtly pretentious tripe with some not-so-hidden agenda or self-indulgent prance through the authors psyche, there’s little room for them on most CD shelves (or, more realistically, iPod playlists). But what of the forgotten gems? That is to say, what of
8 Bands Who Could Become the Next One Direction
March 17, 2014
The boy band is an artifact of popular culture as old as time itself and despite its waxing and waning popularity, the 2010s have resurrected its eternally youthful corpse as One Direction, who function as a universally-recognizable symbol – one that proclaims ‘I am boy band and I have returned with bigger hair than ever.’
Morrissey’s Still Ill Relationship with Fansite Morrissey-solo.com
March 14, 2014
Here’s a little word of advice for any burgeoning Morrissey fans: don’t. Just don’t go there. By all means, listen to the man’s music, dance around to “How Soon is Now?”, court the opposite sex (or same, if that’s your thing) to Smiths albums, ponder and mull (thoughts, not wine) and reflect alone with Moz
The Legacy of Van Morrison’s Astral Weeks
March 13, 2014
Astral Weeks comes up whenever the routine discussion of “The Best Albums of All Time” takes place, a rare feat for an album whose stylistic classification is so blurry. Not that the lack of a labeled genre matters, though. Van Morrison concocts a fleeting sound comprised of folk, jazz, blues, and classical music, presented with
KISS, Def Leppard, Poison Fan the Flames of Summer MegaTour
March 12, 2014
As if classic rock fans needed any further encouragement, Def Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell has sort-of hinted that the band may be going on a joint tour with fellow theatrical rockers KISS. In talking to TicketsThere about possible dates with KISS and Poison, Leppard guitarist Vivian Campbell said, “I’d say you’d be half right there,
Phish Camp Out in Major Markets on U.S. Tour
March 12, 2014
Rock veterans Phish have decided to embark on a concert tour, complete with multiple residencies (presumably so they can actually unpack their suitcases for a change) across the continental US this summer. And, indeed, Phish demonstrate that, three decades into your career, you don’t need anything to support in order to go on tour, unless
Keith Urban Reignites the Fuse with Brett Eldredge, Jerrod Niemann
March 12, 2014
Despite currently fulfilling his duties as a judge on Fox’s “American Idol”, Keith Urban is set to follow his stint in the judge’s chair with a concert tour just in time for summer. The Raise ‘Em Up tour’s US leg is scheduled for lift off at The Borgata in Atlantic City, New Jersey on July
Daughtry, Goo Goo Dolls, Plain White Ts Invade Amphitheatres This Summer
March 12, 2014
The Goo Goo Dolls and Daughtry are set to embark on a joint North American tour this summer, bringing along for the fun an acoustic Plain White T’s. The massive tour kicks off on June 12th in Wallingford, Connecticut, and will see the rock giants make stops in places like Tampa, Dallas, Toronto, Atlanta, Los
John Legend’s Greatest Collaborations
March 9, 2014
Arguably the smoothest soul singer of his generation, John Legend kick-started his career writing for and performing with artists including Alicia Keys and Janet Jackson before signing to Kanye West’s label in 2003. Now on his way to reaching the status of his stage name, the potential heir to Marvin Gaye’s throne has impressively continued
