Tommy Lee, and other Rock Catastrophes “Fuck. I guess we broke it.” and, “I knew something wasn’t right when we took off.” Both of these utterances have probably been uttered … Read More
Natalie Cole and her Phantom Father
Singer Natalie Cole died yesterday in Los Angeles at 65. Cole had a gorgeous voice and did have success in the mid-70s with some Top Ten R&B hits, like “This … Read More
CD Review: Michael Cullen – “True Believer”
The first thing that you notice about Michael Cullen is his rich baritone. He wastes little time unleashing it on his second album, True Believer. Eight seconds into the opening … Read More
CD Review: Louise Aubrie – “Late 44”
Born in London, Louise Aubrie spends quite a bit of time in New York, when she’s not back in her homeland. That time in America may explain why she sounds … Read More
CD Review: The Furious Seasons – “My Love is Strong”
The Furious Seasons are presumably influenced by Bob Dylan, yet the first track of their fourth album, My Love is Strong, bursts out of the speakers like The Beach Boys. … Read More
CD Review: The Como Brothers Band – “Imagination”
Matt and Andrew Como grew up listening to and studying everything from The Beatles to Maroon 5. They also developed a love for the blues. Not surprising considering their musical … Read More
CD Review: Ben Lorentzen – “America”
Singer/songwriter Ben Lorentzen describes his sound as “acoustic pop noir” and from the first few notes of his album America you understand exactly what he means. The pop part seems … Read More
Concert Review: Kelly Clarkson’s Piece By Piece Tour with Abi Ann, Eric Hutchinson, & Pentatonix
Kelly Clarkson brought her Piece By Piece tour to Staples Center here in Los Angeles and boy was it a show to behold. It was an emotional night of dreams … Read More
New Music: Miss May I – Deathless
MISS MAY I’S, ‘DEATHLESS,’ DEBUTS AT #20 ON BILLBOARD TOP CURRENT ALBUM CHART CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE DEATHLESS NOW AT ITUNES STREAM DEATHLESS NOW AT YOUTUBE AND SPOTIFY August 18, … Read More
CD Review: Jonathan Tyler “Holy Smoke”
Jonathan Tyler Holy Smoke Thirty Tigers You may have heard Jonathan Tyler’s past work and not even realized it. The Dallas native and his band The Northern Lights have had … Read More
The Beach Boys, Live in Cincinnati, Ohio
They are America’s band. Sure, it’s easy to get caught up in the competing line-ups and the (overblown) drama, but the fact remains The Beach Boys are an iconic part … Read More
Concert Review: Sonos Studio + Pandora: An Evening with Miguel
To call Alt/R&B crooner Miguel‘s music intimate is an understatement. His music sounds like 90’s era Prince and Janet Jackson had a sexy baby that had no choice but to … Read More