5 Worst Beatles Songs Ever
July 19, 2015
Ah, The Beatles. The mischievous, occasionally scandalous, quartet of modern pop music. A veritable One Direction for their age. But oh, I hear you cry, One Direction are terrible, and I hate every single one of their songs with a deep burning passion! And
5 Singers Who Could Stand in for Kurt Cobain in a Nirvana Reunion
July 15, 2015
Even contemplating a singer to replace Kurt Cobain is tantamount to treason in many corners of the music world. Finding another angst-filled, tragic grunge hero to fulfill the role of the genre-defining frontman is an oft-discussed topic online, with new and old fans debating
The 13 Secrets of Taylor Swift’s Massive Success
June 4, 2015
Whether you want to or not, odds are high that you can’t go a single day without seeing or hearing something about Taylor Swift (especially now that she has kicked off her 1989 tour). With current headline-grabbing artists such as Miley Cyrus, Nicki Minaj,
Is Green Day Still Punk?
May 21, 2015
While critics are unanimous in labeling Green Day’s early material as punk music, the band’s multitude of stylistic ventures throughout their 25–year career makes it difficult to label them today. Are they still a staunch punk-rock band, as they were in their youth, or
14 Times Duran Duran Paved the Way as Music Video Pioneers
April 15, 2015
‘80s legends Duran Duran have been making headlines this month as fans and music lovers alike anticipate the release of the band’s fourteenth studio album. While the release date of the untitled album is slated for September 2015, Duran Duran have been playing the
Is Anyone Listening? Jay-Z Launches Tidal and Gets the Music Biz Talking
April 6, 2015
The term “starving artist” is not a new one. Songwriters have long been fighting the battle for fair compensation. It’s not a new topic in the music industry, yet little has been done to combat the issues these artists raise. During a conversation with
Soundgarden’s Rise, Fall, and Re-Emergence
February 16, 2015
As one of the premiere alt-rock groups of the ‘90s, Soundgarden infused a love for heavy metal and blues into their voracious and full-bodied rock sound, packed with arena-ready guitars and belching vocals. Their guitar-driven repertoire ranged in tone from raucous blues to swirling
Artists That Inspire Bruno Mars’ Vintage Sound
January 26, 2015
A video clip surfaced recently from a 1990 British documentary called “Viva Elvis”, which chronicled the legend of Elvis Presley and the passion of his diehard fan base. The clip depicted chubby-cheeked 4-year-old named “Bruno” singing Elvis classics like “Trouble” and “Hound Dog”, with
How Widespread Panic Became One Of America’s Best Live Bands
January 2, 2015
Hailed as the natural successors to the Grateful Dead, Athens collective Widespread Panic may not have achieved the same commercial success as their 60s jam band forefathers but have still managed to build up both a reputation as one of America’s greatest touring acts
The 8 Best Alicia Keys Singles
December 12, 2014
Now thirteen years and five studio efforts into her career, Alicia Keys has built up the kind of back catalogue that most of her soulful peers can only dream about. With four US number ones to her name, not to mention a further seven