Author Archives: GoldMark

I Can’t Marry You, But We Can Totally Have An Affair

Halestorm‘s powerhouse frontwoman Lzzy Hale is open to returning to handle mic duties once again for Skid Row if the band needs her. Hale temporarily joined the glam metal icons for a handful of summer shows, filling in for former vocalist Eric Grönwall during his departure for health reasons. Her short tenure brought renewed energy […]

Chic Singer Alfa Anderson Dead at 78

Alfa Anderson, former co-lead singer with Chic, died at the age of 78, band leader Nile Rodgers confirmed. He provided no details in his social media post, which read: “#restinpoweralfaanderson #chic #loveyou #original #truth #soul #memories #wearefamily #always #music #peace #wedidit #together.” Anderson was heard as backing vocalist on some of Chic’s biggest hits including […]

Taylor Acorn Drops Acoustic Versions Of ‘Greener’ & ‘People Watching’

Taylor Acorn has unveiled a two song acoustic EP, featuring stripped-back versions of fan-favourite singles ‘Greener’ and ‘People Watching’. With both tracks originally featured on her debut album ‘Survival In Motion’, the new versions of ‘Greener’ and ‘People Watching’ showcase a softer, more vulnerable side to the pop-punk artist. Speaking on the EP, Taylor has […]

10 Best Selena Gomez Songs of All Time

Selena Gomez has captivated audiences around the globe with her enchanting voice and relatable lyrics, emerging as one of the most influential pop icons of her generation. From her early days in the spotlight to her evolution as a solo artist, Gomez has consistently delivered hits that resonate with fans of all ages. Whether it’s […]

Hip-Hop Marketing Expert Chris Atlas Speaks on Artist Development

Chris Atlas knows the hip-hop landscape like the back of his hand. A native of The Bronx and savvy music industry vet, he currently holds the position as president of Fat Beats, which is currently celebrating its 30th anniversary. On this episode of XXL’s Inside Track podcast, Atlas speaks on his nearly 30 years in the music industry, marketing […]

REO Speedwagon Plays Final Show: Set List and Video

REO Speedwagon played their final show on Saturday at Las Vegas’ Venetian Theatre, putting to bed a career that spanned nearly six decades. You can see the set list and videos from the performance below. The rockers began the show by blazing through their diamond-selling 1980 album Hi Infidelity, which featured the chart-topping ballad “Keep on Loving You” […]

Metallica Drummer ‘Ignored’ Popular Metal Singer

Billy Graziadei, singer for the band Biohazard, recently shared a story about an encounter he had with Metallica drummer Lars Ulrich during an interview with Wired In The Empire. Recalling the incident, Graziadei revealed that Ulrich didn’t recognize him at first: “Some friends of mine had some spot in Manhattan. And it was a pretty […]

Kendrick Lamar’s Compton Mural Has Been Vandalized Yet Again

Kendrick Lamar is beaming with hometown pride. In fact, the “Squabble Up” rapper dedicated his latest chart-topping album, GNX, to showcase his love for Compton, California and the surrounding areas. Despite Kendrick’s dedication to his neighborhood, he isn’t immune to local hate. According to XXL, a mural in Kendrick Lamar’s honor has been defaced. This […]

Phil Collins Jokes That Singing for Genesis Was a Mistake

Phil Collins jokes that becoming Genesis’ lead singer in 1976 was a big mistake. He was asked about the career change in the new documentary Phil Collins: Drummer First, just released by Drumeo and available below. He took over after Peter Gabriel decided move on in 1975. Collins said that bandmate Tony Banks actually “got […]