As far back as music goes there always seems to be a need to categorize it in to neat and tidy genres or sub genres or mixed genres. Whether it be country, rock, soul, American or rap good music is […]
Digging music since he was forced out of the womb, Chris has always been a fan of good tunes. With his abilities to play an instrument being non existent, he has dedicated his life to listening to as much music as possible. Possessing experience working at music stores, in college radio, attending numerous shows and listening to a constant flow of various genres of music, writing about it became the next logical step. Here is where you can check out his ramblings about all things music. Enjoy and feel free to let me know what you think.
As far back as music goes there always seems to be a need to categorize it in to neat and tidy genres or sub genres or mixed genres. Whether it be country, rock, soul, American or rap good music is […]
Built around a sparse country jangle and haunting vocals the music of Feral is infectious. The Oakland band’s latest offering – Aromatic Bitters – is an enjoyable batch of tunes about bad things. As listeners embark on this dark journey […]
It seems as if 2015 has witnessed an abundance of good music released into the world, more than in most years. On one hand it can be attributed to the internet and a plethora of small labels popping up all […]
Today one of the more anticipated albums hit the internet, Ryan Adams’ 1989. Like a crack dealer luring in future customers, Ryan Adams has been teasing listeners for weeks with bits and pieces of his take on Taylor Swift’s album […]
It seems that independent record labels are popping up all over the place these days, like the cookie cutter strip malls and fast food joints that litter most communities. You can’t go anywhere on the internet without running into another […]
Music is in an interesting and sometimes frightening predicament these days. Talent challenged entertainers litter the radio, TV and streaming services with a brand of music that is bland, unoriginal and sometimes unlistenable. Being forced upon the masses these entertainers […]
In 1901 Sir Ernest Shackleton began the first of multiple trips to the frozen tundra of Antarctica. He was filled with a sense of euphoria realizing that his dreams of exploring the frigid continent was close to becoming a reality […]
Through the years folks have witnessed the evolution of Jason Isbell, personally and professionally. From the young punk in Drive-By Truckers to the angry solo artist struggling to find his place in the musical universe, Isbell’s songs showed flashes of […]
Through the years folks have witnessed the evolution of Jason Isbell, personally and professionally. From the young punk in Drive-By Truckers to the angry solo artist struggling to find his place in the musical universe, Isbell’s songs showed flashes of […]
For the past several years, I have been telling folks to go listen to music by Aaron Lee Tasjan (ALT). In addition to being a bad-ass guitar player, the dude can flat out write a song. Whether solo or with a band, ALT is […]