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Famous Musicians Who Are Republicans
October 6, 2013
With their mouths frequently in close proximity to a microphone, musicians often use their star power to voice a wide array of beliefs – from religious to political. The latter category is often seen safer from a PR perspective, at least insofar as one is critiquing a topic that is to the ire of most,
Best Jay Z Guest Spots
October 1, 2013
One of the most prolific rappers of his generation, Jay Z has released 12 solo albums and four collaborative LPs since first showcasing his talents back in 1996. But his tally of Billboard chart entries has also been bolstered by a huge number of guest appearances on artists from the world of hip-hop, R&B and
Best Contemporary Cover Versions of Rolling Stones Songs
September 28, 2013
Now entering their incredible 51st year together, The Rolling Stones started out their iconic career back in 1962 as a virtual covers band. They performed renditions of classic R&B and rock n’ roll tracks by the likes of Chuck Berry (“Come On”), Howlin Wolf (“Little Red Rooster”) and Buddy Holly (“Not Fade Away”), not to
Morrissey’s Most Depressing Songs
September 27, 2013
The jangly guitar riffs and epic indie-pop melodies often masked the rather depressing nature of The Smiths’ output. But Morrissey hasn’t earned his eternal miserablist reputation for nothing and amongst both his solo and former band’s back catalog, there are a plethora of songs that are so immediately unremittingly bleak that they make Leonard Cohen
How Mumford & Sons Made Bluegrass Cool Again
September 17, 2013
The vintage sound of bluegrass has intermittently weaved in and out of the mainstream over the years, thanks to Dolly Parton and Patty Loveless’ occasional ventures into the genre, Alison Krauss & Union Station’s Grammy Award-winning efforts, and of course the soundtrack to The Coen Brothers’ 2000 Oscar nominee, O Brother, Where Art Thou. But
Best Things Paul McCartney Has Done Since Splitting With The Beatles
September 17, 2013
Paul McCartney’s post-Beatles career may have always been regarded as second-best to John Lennon’s. But having recently closed both the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Concert and the London 2012 Olympics opening ceremony, he’s entered his 70s still very much the national treasure of British pop. Here’s a look at ten of his best moments since the
Is a Janet Jackson Tour in the Works for 2014?
September 12, 2013
The rumor mill is churning once again. A leaked Tweet from a seamstress sprouted up a little while ago only to be immediately retracted from the Twitter machine. She claims costumes were going be needed for Janet Jackson’s new tour. The Tweet, from @spaceinvadercos, has sadly been taken down. Scratch that, her whole Twitter account
Substance Abuse Problems Lead to Bon Jovi Split with Richie Sambora
August 29, 2013
It’s a sad time for Bon Jovi fans, after news that band guitarist Richie Sambora has effectively been fired from the band because of substance abuse problems. How very tragically rock n roll. Richie and Jon have a well-documented stormy relationship, but after issuing the guitarist an ultimatum (i.e. the band or the drugs) it
Bands Under the Influence of Depeche Mode
August 19, 2013
Depeche Mode are the most successful electronic band in music history, selling over 100 million albums and singles sold worldwide. Still, their blend of synth-pop and alternative is difficult to replicate, as the wide range of idiosyncratic atmospheres lead songwriter Martin Gore was able to construct is daunting. Many bands influenced by them are not
Top 10 Urban Legends in Music
August 11, 2013
In every aspect of pop culture exists a propensity for urban legends. Even when proven false, urban legends can become a part of an identity, whether it’s the identity of an artist or one of their works. Music has a rich history of urban legends. These ten music urban legends are some of the most
