I’ve recently finished an engaging article titled ‘Ten Groovy and Terrific Funk Songs from the 1970s’. This piece is fantastic, and indeed, those ten songs are undeniably funky favorites. However, creating lists like this can be challenging as everyone seems to have their preferred band they’d love to see included.
Prepare, music enthusiasts! The holiday shopping rush is just around the corner, bringing its usual intensity. A sign of this comes from the numerous October album releases we’re seeing.
Originating from New York City in 1964, The Velvet Underground was a pioneering American rock band led by Lou Reed on vocals and songwriting, along with multi-instrumentalist John Cale. This innovative group combined avant-garde music elements with the power of rock, tackling thought-provoking themes like drug culture, sexuality, and city living – subjects that were not typically addressed in popular music at the time. Despite their lack of commercial success during their active years, The Velvet Underground has since earned a reputation as one of the most impactful bands in rock history.
As a dedicated fan of Grohl’s music, it’s no secret that he recently confessed to an indiscretion – having an affair, welcoming a child outside of marriage. I get the feeling some people are treating this as if it’s unprecedented. Let me tell you, history has seen its fair share of such mistakes, and Grohl won’t be the last.
The music genre of rock and roll faces an issue: Most bands aren’t widely recognized beyond the genre, and even fewer manage to get played on radio stations outside of dedicated rock stations.
1994 marked a spectacular year for music, with the U.S. witnessing grunge at its peak, the birth of pop-punk, numerous iconic hip-hop albums hitting the shelves, and most significantly, the release of “The Lion King” soundtrack.
If you missed it, here’s a recap: In August 2024, legendary musician and billionaire Paul McCartney unexpectedly joined forces with renowned producer Andrew Watt, Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith, and former guitarist for Bob Dylan and Hall & Oates, G.E. Smith, on stage at the Stephen Talkhouse in Amagansett. This venue is famed for its intimate live shows. The owner of the venue, Peter Honerkamp, described it as a place where an unending party never stops roaring.
In the past, finding books about rock music was like searching for a needle in a haystack, but nowadays it seems there’s one on every corner. Many of these books are out-of-print and offer an account of the rise (and sometimes fall) of current stars, written by fellow enthusiasts for fellow fans.
Some celebrities are speaking up in defense, following the recent arrest of Diddy on charges of sex trafficking and organizing “freak-off” sex parties earlier this month.
Modest Mouse is preparing to embark on a U.S. tour to mark the 20th anniversary of their album titled “Good News for People Who Love Bad News“. This was their fourth studio album, and it played a crucial part in boosting the band’s popularity. The success can be attributed to popular tracks like “Float On,” “Ocean Breathes Softly,” and “The World at Large.” Released in 2004, “Good News for People Who Love Bad News” stands as a pivotal milestone in their career. It reached platinum status and even garnered Grammy nominations, including one for “Float On”, which was quite impressive given the band’s reputation as a potential “one-hit wonder”.