Where Artists Come To Shine
Rap music in the late 80’s and early 90’s was raw, violent, and eye opening to listeners around the world. Artists like EPMD, Ice Cube, N.W.A., and Snoop Dogg were at the forefront of a music revolution now known as “Gangsta Rap”, and the record label that gave their voices a mainstream audience was … [Read more...]
When bands release their debut album it’s hard to tell whether they will be successful enough to put out a second effort. Some bands break up while others become one hit wonders. Black Sabbath’s second album, Paranoid still demands airtime decades after its release. Van Halen’s second album paved … [Read more...]
One of my fondest memories of college was when my friend Brad invited me into his apartment and got me listening to The Beatles Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band on his really expensive Sony headphones. It was after this listening session that I became a devout fan of The Beatles’ music, and … [Read more...]
In the early 80's, Tracey Ullman entered a competition in London for an improvised play about club acts. It was here she created the character Beverly, a born-again christian singer. Being Beverly won her the "Best Newcomer Award," and launched a career that would go on to profoundly impact … [Read more...]
"Since we're a couple, our love and musical communication gives the music a sense of urgency when we play live," Cupcakes explains. "We create something new every time we play we play and invite the audience to take part in the process," and that is exactly what happened when the duo brought their … [Read more...]
When Metallica was inducted into the Rock’N’Roll Hall of Fame last year I was not surprised. Their newest album, Death Magnetic, is a blitzkrieg of sonic mayhem that includes heart pounding bass lines from newbie Robert Trujillo on top of Rick Ruben’s dynamic productions. Besides the band’s … [Read more...]