It was always interesting to me how varying generations perceive music differently. A well-written thesis or book has likely dissected this to pretentious hell
An artist who sports a scruffy beard, sings about “indie queens” and kings, and names their album after a Kurt Vonnegut quote is bound
In one room sits a huddled group of professionals, ranging from for-pay songwriters to conniving promoters. Their eyes are all on a whiteboard that
Although many industry professionals may have a tendency to disagree, there is nothing wrong with the audible expression of youthful exuberance. An immediate assumption
Artists that write from a retrospective view often do it for good reason. It is a characteristic that can carry into their music, since
With summer in full gear, some artists have to take a temporary backseat to the seasonal bias that is subtly prevalent in most people.
To successfully imitate a foreign musical tradition, there must be a regard for both the cultural relevance and stylistic composition of the music. I
Foreign causes are often distinctive enough to warrant recognition on their own. Food is probably the most common instance of this, with the international
It is always a safe bet to name your band after a great song. The name alone could easily grab the attention of many
When I featured the legendary Thom Bell two years ago, it proved to be somewhat contrary to this site’s usual format. I often tend