By Ron Powers – In 1979, amid tumultuous world events, Joe Strummer and Mick Jones wrote “London Calling,” one of The Clash’s most impactful hits. The song reflects Strummer’s concerns that something akin to World War II was taking … Read More
By Ron Powers – In 2020, The Strokes released their sixth studio album, The New Abnormal. Upon its debut, the album was met with widespread acclaim from critics and fans alike, even earning the Grammy Award for Best Rock … Read More
Article by Ron Powers – During the 1980s, new wave and post-punk music were key elements in shaping the decade’s distinctive colour. One of my favourite songs from this era is “I Melt with You” by Modern English. From … Read More
By Ron Powers – As I shuffled through one of my favorite playlists the other day, a familiar beat echoed through my headphones, instantly transporting me back to the early 2000s. It was Outkast’s infectious hit, “Hey Ya!,” and … Read More
By Ron Powers – The other day I was listening to the radio and Whitney Houston’s big hit “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” came through the airwaves. It had been a long time since I heard it and I … Read More
The music industry is worlds away from where it was before the digital era. 20 years ago, the notion of kickstarting a music career with limited resources and no record label wouldn’t have been practical for most, but nowadays … Read More
By Ron Powers – I thought it would be fun to kick off the new year by telling you about a punk rock classic called “Lust For Life”. Iggy Pop and co-writer David Bowie harness all the fun and … Read More
In an era defined by instant access to music and celebrity culture, readers are increasingly drawn to the authentic narratives found in musicians’ biographies and memoirs. The second half of this year alone saw the release of at least … Read More
By Nate Mills – The music industry is worlds away from where it was before the digital era. 20 years ago, the notion of kickstarting a music career with limited resources and no record label wouldn’t have been practical … Read More
By Ron Power – The Christmas season is upon us and the immortal Cher has a new Christmas album to help us get into the spirit. The album is called Christmas and I’d like to share a little about … Read More
By Nate Mills – The music industry is worlds away from where it was before the digital era. 20 years ago, the notion of kickstarting a music career with limited resources and no record label wouldn’t have been practical … Read More
By Ron Powers – Halloween is coming up so I thought I’d talk about a song by one of the more spooky bands from the 90s alternative scene. On January 23rd, 1996, The Smashing Pumpkins released “1979” as the … Read More
Photos and review by Amanda Daubert – The Glorious Sons had an incredible week. They released their fourth studio album Glory to rave reviews. They kicked off their 57 city North American Tour playing shows in Pittsburgh, Newport, Atlanta, … Read More
By Nate Mills – The music industry is worlds away from where it was before the digital era. 20 years ago, the notion of kickstarting a music career with limited resources and no record label wouldn’t have been practical … Read More
Feature by Ron Power – Brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher helped define the music of the 1990s with their rock-n-roll band Oasis. By the mid 90s these legendary Brits had released two hit albums and were probably the biggest … Read More
“Find me somewhere out on the road / Take me into your heart and into your home,” truly defines Caroline Cotter’s life as she sings this to us on her third album, Gently as I Go. Her music … Read More
FEATURE // 10 Independent Musicians To Listen To This July 2023Feature by Nate Mills – The music industry is worlds away from where it was before the digital era. 20 years ago, the notion of kickstarting a music career with limited resources and no record label wouldn’t have been … Read More
The Geanies are an electrifying, 70’s influenced alt-rock power trio, releasing their debut EP, Can’t See The Sun, July 14th via Mule Kick Records. The Venice, California band is fronted by 19-year-old Sean Michael Howe. Howe has the colossal … Read More
FEATURE // 10 Independent Musicians to listen to this June 2023By Nate Mills – The music industry is worlds away from where it was before the digital era. 20 years ago, the notion of kickstarting a music career with limited resources and no record label wouldn’t have been practical … Read More
FEATURE // 10 Independent Musicians To Listen To This May 2023By Nate Mills – The music industry is worlds away from where it was before the digital era. 20 years ago, the notion of kickstarting a music career with limited resources and no record label wouldn’t have been practical … Read More