When Guns N’ Roses released their highly anticipated album “Chinese Democracy” in 2008, it marked a significant chapter in the band’s history. While the album received mixed reviews, it was clear that the creative process behind it had been a labor of love spanning more than a decade. Now, the rumors of Guns N’ Roses […]
Rap fans were impressed — and confused — when by Barbra Streisand‘s hip-hop knowledge when the 81-year-old quoted New York rapper Memphis Bleek on Twitter. Streisand, who has long had a reputation for political activism, tweeted a dire warning about a future Donald Trump presidential candidacy. “Trump is going to be indicted for stealing classified […]
The Rolling Stones‘ first single was both auspicious and inauspicious in one fell swoop.On one hand, the version of Chuck Berry‘s “Come On” released on June 7, 1963 — about 19 months after the original — was the first step in a recording career that’s lasted more than six decades. It also gave the burgeoning Stones […]
Post-hardcore legends Fiddlehead have announced their third full-length album, ‘Death Is Nothing To Us’, set for release on August 18. Image credit: Deanie Chen To announce the news, the Boston outfit have shared their forthcoming album’s stellar lead single, ‘Sullenboy’. Have a listen to the emo-tinged banger below. ‘On Death Is Nothing To Us’ will […]
Erykah Badu, born Erica Abi Wright on February 26, 1971, is an American singer-songwriter, producer, and actress who has made a significant impact on the realms of neo-soul and R&B music. Known for her soulful voice, introspective lyrics, and eclectic style, Badu has carved out a unique artistic path that has earned her critical acclaim […]
Tupac Shakur‘s biological father is opening up about being dissed by the rapper on ‘Pac’s hit song “Dear Mama.” On Tuesday (June 6), The Art of Dialogue released the latest segment of their full-length interview with Billy Garland, Tupac Shakur‘s estranged biological father. During the sit-down, Garland was asked directly to address how he felt about being […]
There are few melodic/progressive death metal bands that balance softness, harshness, and theatricality better than Sweden’s Scar Symmetry. Their sixth studio LP (and first in a planned trilogy), 2014’s The Singularity (Phase I – Neohumanity), demonstrated that exceptionally well; as such, it concurrently solidified that group’s stylistic mastery and made the nine-year wait for a […]
It’s quite possible that wallet technology peaked in the ’80s, at least in the rock ‘n’ roll world. Check out our gallery of over 100 ’80s retro rock ‘n’ roll wallets and judge for yourself. Sure, nowadays you can buy a wallet made of the same metal they use to protect airplane black boxes, with […]
Salt Lake City snowbirds better known as The Moss have seared the flesh off their guitars developing one of the best EPs we’ve listened to so far this year. The Insomnia EP is a quick-moving feast of intelligent cords and rhythms that bring the lyrics to life perfectly. The band got together for some really […]
Millennials have been blamed for killing more than their fair share of legacy industries, but it’s the Zoomers’ turn to take the blame. According to a 2020 study reported by Billboard, gen-Z is drinking so much less at concerts that live venue owners are worried the hangover from the 2020 shutdown is going to keep […]