Random music news for Wednesday, July 17, 2024
The first-ever Olympics of eSports will happen in Saudi Arabia next year. Time to sharpen those video game skills. Off to do music news for July 17, 2024. More music
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A serious analysis of the cowbell in “Owner of a Lonely Heart” by Yes
The cowbell is an essential rock’n’roll percussion instrument. Jon Maddox, a producer based out of LA, has broken down and analyzed its use on Yes’ 1983 hit, “Owner of a
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Here’s some analysis of the vocal stylings of both Geddy Lee and Jon Anderson
The Charismatic Voice is back at it again. In case you don’t know, this woman’s schtick is to react to metal/alternative/hard rock/prog songs that as a professional opera singer and
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We lose another one: Yes drummer Alan White dies at age 72
Something seemed off about White. He was preparing for Yes’ upcoming UK tour, something that would mark his 50th anniversary of the band. But then just three days ago (May
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Random music news for Friday, March 13, 2020.
If Friday the 13th freaks you out, you have paraskevidekatriaphobia. And March 13, 2020, is one of two Friday the 13ths this year. It’s coming up 39 weeks (3 x
Read MoreRandom music news for Tuesday, April 3, 2018
[NOTE: I’m on vacation this week, so there will probably be fewer postings than usual. – AC] Eight years ago today, Apple released the first iPads. Zooming up today, here’s
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Pivot Time: 10 Artists Who Successfully Pulled Off Radical Changes in Sound
There isn’t a musician in the world who doesn’t want to grow and evolve as an artist. This sometimes leads to changes in their approach to music which result in
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In Case You Missed It, Here’s Geddy Lee Jamming with Yes at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
The actual ceremony happened almost a month ago, but HBO just got around to running it Saturday night. Here’s the clip of Rush’s Geddy Lee jamming with Yes.
Read MoreRandom Music News for Monday, April 10, 2017
Forty-seven years ago today, Paul McCartney announced he was leaving The Beatles. And now, the music news… A Spotify executive was killed in that terrorist attack in Sweden last week.
Read MoreAnd the Newest Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Inductees Will Be…
The class of 2017–the 32nd annual class since this thing started–has been announced. Here’s who will make it into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Pearl Jam: Can’t argue,
Read MoreRandom Music News for Saturday, September 10, 2016
At least I think it’s Saturday. I started writing this post after a 15-hour flight from Toronto to Taipei. Good wifi at the airport, though. Here’s some music news. You
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