Just a Man and His Two Guitars
His singular guitar and his unique approach to his chosen genres mean that he sounds like no one else. Read more.
What Shaped Dick Dale?
Dick Dale's Lebanese roots and connection to the Arab world layed the foundation of his innovative surf-rock sound. Read more.
Un-Accenting the Accent
Why has the American accent become de rigueur for artists around the world? Read more.
Canibus’ Rip The Jacker: A Most Unusual Production
Stoupe The Enemy of Mankind and Canibus caught lightning in a bottle in a strange but successful way. Read more.
The Mysterious Allure of the Double Album
The double album is a dying breed, but the vanity and ambition needed to make them will never go out of style Read more.
Why Are There No Rap Covers?
Rap covers succeed when they take a song with universal lyrics and give it a complimentary coat of new paint. Read more.
Did The Jam Have a Perfect Cover?
Where Curtis Mayfield lays back, The Jam lean forward. Read more.
The Greatest American Rock ‘N’ Roll Band Is…
When considering the Greatest American Rock band, apply the three C’s: Critical acclaim, Commercial success, and Cultural relevance. Read more.
Yo-Yo Ma and the Impetuousness of Youth
Like wine, some musicians get better with age. Read more.
Local Artist Spotlight: Bette Smith
Bette Smith's new music sounds like a party Read more.