One of my absolute favorite records of the 90’s was Symphony or Damn by Sananda Maitreya, then known as Terence Trent D’arby. This year is the 25th anniversary of that brilliant album. Symphony or Damn is the kind of album that had it all for music fans. It had the hard edge of She Kissed […]
Lauren Sanderson – Don’t Panic Release date: August 24, 2018 via Epic Records Lauren Sanderson is legit. That’s what you need to know. Her Epic Records release is a six song collection of intense songwriting, clever production and a vocal performance that gives me Nelly Furtado/Lauryn Hill, chills. From her razor sharp tongue to her […]
Alice In Chains – Rainier Fog Release Date: August 24, 2018 via BMG August 21, 2018 It’s been five years since the last Alice In Chains album. Fans, critics and frankly, even other bands, have been waiting for these legends of rock to release a new album. They did not disappoint. AIC has always been […]
(Aug. 20, 2018 – New York, NY) Eric Wong has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer (COO), Island Records, it was announced today by Darcus Beese, President, Island Records. Wong, who is based in New York, will run operations for the entire label. “Eric’s long and successful background in the recording industry make him truly deserving of this new post […]
Philip Creamer has had an interesting journey. He was a central figure in the Dallas/Fort Worth music scene but wanted more. So he moved his young family to Nashville to make a record that was all him. Leaving behind his city, his band Dovetail and comfortable familiarity. Philip tells SoundVapors, “This was definitely a departure […]
The Never Ending Summer Tour featuring 311 & The Offspring w/ special guest Gym Class Heroes is making this solstice a memorable one for fans going out to see them play. For the guys in 311 this marks 25 years (has it really been 25 years??) since their debut album, Music dropped. They’ve been making […]
The Magpie Salute – High Water I Release Date: August 10, 2018 via Eagle Rock Entertainment (U.S.), Mascot Label Group (Europe/Australia/New Zealand) and Sony (Japan) August 3, 2018 Magic. Sometimes when different people come together, they wind up creating something that is not only worthwhile.. but every now and again they create something special. That’s […]
This past Saturday, July 28, YOSHIKI made a surprise appearance on stage with DJ and producer Skrillex at one of Japan’s biggest outdoor music events, Fuji Rock Festival ’18, held at Naeba Ski Resort in Niigata, Japan. The 40,000 fans at the main stage were shocked by YOSHIKI’s arrival, but soon began cheering and shouting for the unexpected collaboration between two globally famous artists. As Skrillex played a special mix he […]
The Rock and Roll Express Tour is going full steam ahead. 3 Doors Down, Collective Soul and Soul Asylum have been touring this summer and if they haven’t been to your town yet, you’re going to want to grab some tickets to this show. 3 Doors Down has played countless shows and has sold over […]
A music site is not complete without a ranking of the songs of the greatest singer ever of popular song. The Chairman of the Board. Old Blue Eyes. The man known as The Voice before Blake Shelton and Adam Levine decided who got to be known as The Voice. Francis Albert Sinatra. Frank recorded well […]