The easy thing to do would be to tag Terri Walker and Nicole Wray (aka Lady) as throwbacks. And to a certain extent it’s true. There are definitely elements of Motown, Stax and Blue Note. But [...]
With an unwavering dedication to peace and love, Jimi Hendrix’s prophetic messages are as relevant today as they were 40 years ago. People, Hell & Angels is an extension of those principles, but offers a different take [...]
It’s been about three years since Jamie Lidell dropped Compass to wide acclaim. Partially produced by Beck, it featured a veritable who’s-who of indie guest musicians, with heavy involvement from label-mates Grizzly Bear. Though here on his sixth album of [...]
An underperforming generic R&B debut and a lead role in a direct-to-DVD Bring It On sequel suggested Solange was always going to play second best when it came to the battle of the Knowles sisters. [...]
28-year-old Ahmed Gallab, aka Sinkane, is known by many as a musical prodigy – the multi-instrumentalist has played alongside and toured extensively with veteran rockers Yesayer, Of Montreal, and Caribou. Sinkane’s debut solo album Mars has [...]
What are the 15 songs with the most well-known lyrics? I’m glad you asked! Otherwise I wouldn’t be here. Below, I have made a list of 15 songs to which I believe ALL (or at [...]
I have driven all over this country, from New York to Los Angeles, so I think I can speak with some authority when I say that good road music can either make or break your [...]
What makes a good cover? In short, a good cover should be a reinterpretation of the original song, while still respecting the source material. Think of it this way: the original song is like a [...]
