As a solo artist Dustin Prinz puts a fresh perspective on solo acoustic acts which have been increasingly popular these past few years. With his signature “parapicking” technique, instrumenting percussion into his guitar playing Prinz essentially, becomes a one piece band. His newest album “Feeling It” (released May 22nd, 2015) is about love at first sight, […]
December 24, 1975. London’s Hammersmith Odeon. Onstage at this legendary venue the four members of Queen are bringing to a close a ground-breaking show, transmitted live on BBC TV, and bringing to a climax the most eventful and exciting year in their careers so far – one that has taken them from the UK to […]
“Chronicles Of The Immortals – Netherworld II” is a fascinating symbiosis of art forms with which the German Prog-Metal Band Vanden Plas can clearly justify its exceptional status. Following the previously released “Chronicles Of The Immortals – Netherworld, Path 1” (2014), the listener can expect elaborate arrangements, sensitive piano melodies, and epic instrumental passages, paired […]
In November 1965, The Beach Boys released Beach Boys’ Party!, a creative and well-loved album of covers mixed with separately recorded party sounds created by the band members, their families and friends. ‘Party!’ was a Top 10 Billboard hit, quickly going Gold and spawning the timeless No. 2 smash hit, “Barbara Ann.” To celebrate the […]
In August 2013, Oskar Jacobsson (vocals), Olof Engkvist (guitars), Adam Hagelin (guitars), Ludwig Sjöholm (bass) and Linus Fritzson (drums) issued their first demo tape (forming the basis for their deal with High Roller Records). Ambush’s first 7“ single »Natural Born Killers« (with “Heading East” on the B-Side), was released on Hig h Roller in 2014, […]
You had to look very hard for a bad review of »This Is Deadheads First Album (It Includes Electric Guitars)«. Metal Hammer, Rock Hard, Rocks, Classic Rock – they all loved the Deadheads’ own brand of ‘Boogie Punk’ (that’s what they call it themselves). Guitarist/singer Manne Olander finds a simple explanation for the Deadheads being […]
Directed by Oscar® and Emmy® winner Alex Gibney and co-produced by Mick Jagger, Mr. Dynamite: The Rise Of James Brown digs into the career of one of music and culture’s towering figures. On November 6, the Peabody Award-winning documentary film will be released worldwide by UMe on DVD and Blu-ray with exclusive bonus features, including […]
Taylor Hicks is on-deck to perform the National Anthem next week at the Major League Baseball Division Series Playoff Game Five at Kansas City Royals, which will be televised on Fox Sports 1 (FS1). He is also on the ice to perform this week at the Nashville Predators’ home opener, Thursday October 8th. Taylor is […]
Legacy Recordings, the catalog division of Sony Music Entertainment, is proud to announce the upcoming release of Weather Report: The Legendary Live Tapes: 1978-1981, a monumental 4 disc boxed set of previously unreleased live concert performances from the groundbreaking electronic jazz-rock-funk ensemble whose revolutionary sounds continue to influence -generations of bands and music aficionados. Weather […]
With a career that has spanned over sixty years, Pat Boone has achieved an amazing number of accomplishments. He has been a successful singer, composer, actor, writer, television personality, motivational speaker, and spokesman. He is one of rock & roll’s best-selling artists and has sold over 45 million albums, had 38 Top 40 hits, and […]