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Foo Fighters is what I call a "phoenix" band. Not because they got a degree online, but because they have risen from the ashes of a band that faded too soon. Like New Order came from Joy Division, Foo Fighters was born in the wake of Nirvana’s end. In the 20 years since its inception, Foo Fighters … [Read more...]
With a blend of old-school punk, world beat and modern pop influences, Chicago-based AM Taxi combines experience with exuberance on their Virgin Records debut, We Don’t Stand A Chance. The band was formed almost two years ago—with the encouragement of Sublime producer Miguel Happoldt—by longtime … [Read more...]
The pride of Chicago, platinum-plus and Grammy-nominated hip-hop veteran TWISTA, has stirred up another unstoppable summer storm out of the Windy City, as his sixth studio album, 'CATEGORY F5,' released in early July on Get Money Gang Entertainment/EMI Label Services, enters the Billboard Top Rap … [Read more...]
After listening to "The Renaissance", fans can see why Q-Tip learned how to build mics in his workshop class. We haven't heard anything since 1999's "Amplified", but The Abstract still makes phenomenal music. Renaissance Rap How many emcees from "1988" are crafting great cohesive albums … [Read more...]