“Old Town Road” may not be the song Nashville wants, but it’s the song they deserve
June 6th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
[A guest post by John Duffy on a song that’s been #1 on all single charts for eight straight weeks.
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How Learning About Music Can Teach Us About Ourselves
June 1st, 2019 | by Alan Cross
[Another guest piece by Jess Walter. – AC] No one can argue against how influential music is to a person’s
Yes, this band loved making music. But what they really want to do is make sci-fi movies.
May 26th, 2019 | by Alan Cross
[Another contribution by Chris Donaghue. -AC] This spring reminds me of my band Bloom. The only band I have ever
What “Springsteen on Broadway” says about fathers, forgiveness, and how a generation says goodbye
January 22nd, 2019 | by Alan Cross
[A guest post by John Duffy which takes a different look at Springsteen’s massively successful run on Broadway. -AC] For
Guest post: Top 10 music blogs for beginner musicians to follow
December 4th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
[A guest blog by Gary Wilson aimed at those just starting out with their instruments. Hopefully, there’s something here that
Geeks and Beats Podcast, Episode 158: The Technology of Blade Runner 2049
January 17th, 2018 | by Alan Cross
Every time we watch a sci-fi flick the “computer screens” drive us nuts, so we decided to find out why
New Year’s Eve Musical Resolutions and Revolutions from Writer Brent Chittenden
January 1st, 2018 | by Brent Chittenden
I don’t usually do New Years Resolutions but I do tend to reflect a great amount this time of year.
Last Minute Music Shopping: Are You Looking for a Beginner’s Guitar?
December 23rd, 2017 | by Alan Cross
[There are still a few hours to get your Christmas shopping done. Maybe there’s someone on your list that wants
Though Quintessentially LA, Tom Petty Remained Rooted in the South
October 8th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
[An appreciation of Tom Petty by guest blogger John Duffy. -AC] On the afternoon of February 10, 1964, a thousand
U2’s Next Visit to Arizona Could Be…Interesting
September 13th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
[A guest post by reader John Duffy. -AC] If there were a time and place where U2 became the biggest
Skill in Brevity: Anthony Vincent and TenSecondSongs.com
September 8th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
[Intern Dorothy Lee is fascinated with what Anthony Vincent can do. After going through this, you might be, too. –
“Lindsey Buckingham/Christine McVie” is a distraction Fleetwood Mac cannot afford
August 1st, 2017 | by Alan Cross
[Passsionate about something musical that you want to get off your chest? Got a great story to share? Fantastic! Guest
Canadian Bands from the 90s That Should Get on Board with This Current Reunion Trend
March 7th, 2017 | by Former Contributor
With everyone from the Tea Party to the Killjoys making noise again, I’m wondering what other Canadian bands from the
It Was Ten Years Ago Today That Apple Introduced the iPhone
January 9th, 2017 | by Alan Cross
Ten years ago today–January 9, 2007–Apple introduced first iPhone at MacWorld, the device that would revolutionize the world. It was
Best Apps for Streaming Your Favorite Music Videos
May 23rd, 2016 | by Nerhys
Written by Cassie from Culture Coverage. Let’s face it; if there’s not an app for it these days, then it’s
Collecting Good Karma: It Pays to be Nice If You’re a Rock Star
May 17th, 2016 | by Former Contributor
By “Dimebag” Adam Morrison Even once you’ve become successful and your talent is widely recognized, it might be a good
Ten Underrated Drummers
April 2nd, 2016 | by Former Contributor
Rolling Stone has published their list of the 100 Greatest Drummers of All Time, and it’s inspired me to spotlight
Guest Blogs: Vinyl is Best. Discuss.
March 24th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
Guest Blog: 5 Reasons Why Vinyl Is Definitively Better Than Any Other Format After several decades of being virtually absent
Guest Blog: Where Are Today’s Proper Punk Bands?
January 9th, 2016 | by Alan Cross
[Tom is a regular reader who helpfully supplies links to a variety of cool and interesting stories. He does this
Twelve Antidotes to the Sappy Christmas Music You’ve Been Hearing
December 8th, 2015 | by Former Contributor
By Adam Morrison Had enough of the same old sickly sweet Christmas music that’s everywhere nowadays? Here are twelve alternatives
Husband-and-Wife Teams in Alternative Rock
November 28th, 2015 | by Former Contributor
[Another list from frequent contributor Adam Morrison. – AC] Here are eight examples of partners in romance (the kind with
Win the Ultimate Starter Tool Kit!
November 9th, 2015 | by Alan Cross
Music festivals wouldn’t happen if tradespeople didn’t have the right tools. Electricians, carpenters and heavy equipment operators rely on their
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