Lindsey Stirling’s Kaleidoscope of Sound
If you’re a fan of indie Japanese pop music, you might have heard the 2011 Vocaloid track “Senbonzakura (A Thousand Cherry Blossoms).” Vocaloid tracks are, … Read more
JAZZ, ROCK, POP
Japan’s T-cophony Impresses With Double-Neck Guitar
It’s becoming more common to discover hidden talent lurking just around the corner. Andy McKee was one such find, now having garnered several million followers … Read more
AC/DC’s Thunderstruck Acoustic Is Better Than Original
Though the 80s were when they emerged as rock icons, AC/DC has experienced a renaissance in the past few years, due in part to music … Read more
Kanye’s Grammy Behavior Is Tip Of 21st Modern Music Iceberg
Last week the internet and music world was abuzz with outrage, anger, bitterness, and parody all pertaining to Kanye West, Beck and the Grammy Awards. … Read more
For 2Cellos and Lang Lang, the Name is Bond
When Eon Productions approached Paul McCartney to write and record a theme song for the James Bond flick Live and Let Die (1973), it was … Read more
Monk & Canatella’s Johnston Leaves For Wishing
When Monk & Canatella broke into the music scene in 1996, they brought a new slice to the evolving genre of alternative rock. Cultivating what … Read more
DJ Skratch Bastid Does Afiara String Quartet Freestyle
Classical music isn’t so exclusive that it doesn’t inspire and seep into other musical genres. On the contrary, even DJs and club musicians find intrigue … Read more
Guitarist Andy McKee’s Unique Style Attracts Prince
Though it could seem like a sign of good luck when just reading the headline, it won’t take but about 10 seconds to discover there’s … Read more
In Memoriam: Singer Ward Swingle Passes At 87
In a life that began in Mobile, Alabama and traveled across the sea to Paris and London, Ward Swingle incorporated music every step of the … Read more
Katie Noonan – One of Australia’s most Versatile Vocalists
Classically trained soprano, Katie Noonan, former George and Elixir’s lead singer, announced the release of a new single, an EP, a tour and a brand … Read more
Nirvana Hit Gets Piano/Harp Makeover
The song that launched grunge rock into the mainstream is arguably Nirvana’s 1991 hit Smells Like Teen Spirit. Transforming the Seattle-based rock trio into overnight … Read more
Identical Twins Camille & Kennerly Perform Cover Songs on the Harp
Twin sisters and harp players, Camille and Kennerly Kitt, compose, arrange, and perform as The Harp Twins. They have become famous for posting videos on … Read more
U2 Sets 2015 Innocence + Experience World Tour
Following a 2014 that created more controversy than Bono and Co. are used to, U2 will set out to take on the world and recapture … Read more
20 Gig Tips From One Of The Greatest Jazz Masters Of All Time, Thelonious Monk
Most working musicians have a list of things they do and don’t do when performing. For musicians who are starting out, it’s advised to talk … Read more
The Glass Child: ‘I Must Be Gone And Live, Or Stay And Die’ Album Review
Passion leads to unexpected places, especially for artists. For Charlotte Erickson, music is more than a passion, it’s a journey that has taken her from … Read more