As important as a debut album is, it usually inherits expectations that are either nonexistent or minimal at best. The artist is inexperienced, giddy,
When covering pop music from different countries like France or Japan, I often wonder whether these artists place an emphasis on melody over lyrical
Do they have April Fool’s Day in Sweden? I would hope so, as I am sympathetic for any country without such a glowing “holiday”,
Some cities are simply blessed with a ceaselessly active music scene. While most major cities have their share of prominently historical artists to tout
Anonymity is a concept that many artists revel in. While it applies primarily in the form of authors like Thomas Pynchon or J.D. Salinger,
It has often been suggested that the geographical location of an artist can play a surprisingly vital role in the overall musical equation. Looking
Since the time when his first single, “Hands Up For Detroit”, was released eight years ago, Matthew Dear has established himself as one of
Judging by the pictures on his web site, I have come to the conclusion that Alexis Gideon is somewhat of a confused man, maybe
Ah, musical child prodigies… how do they survive the pressure? Ask Patrick Wolf, who has recently finished up his third album, The Magic Position.