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Top 10 Mistakes People Make When Trying to Become Professional Musicians

2010-09-18T06:38:00.000-07:00

If you want to become successful in the music industry, there many things you need to know and do. But even if you get all that right, you can prevent yourself from reaching big success by making critical mistakes along the way (and there are many potential mistakes one could make, when not being careful). After coaching and mentoring many musicians and bands seeking a career in music, the

Want to Be a Better Musician? - 10 Tips For Playing Like a Pro

2010-09-18T06:36:00.000-07:00

To become a good musician takes a tremendous amount of hard work and dedication. Here's 10 ways you can make yourself a better musician and as well as cut the practise hours!Here's my tips to making the most of your natural ability:1. Transcribe Music:Most musicians groan at the thought of transcribing music and it can be a tedious task but it's probably the single most important skill you can

Top 5 Benefits and Drawbacks of Being a Musician

2010-09-18T06:24:00.000-07:00

To most of us being a musician seems like a very romantic idea indeed. When we think of musicians often glamorous visions of screaming fans, flashing lights, orchestras playing in perfect harmony, rockstars with mad sex appeal, and lavish lifestyles come to mind. But what are the true advantages and disadvantages of living day to day as a practicing musician? In this article we will discuss the

Playing the Guitar in a Bad Economy - Musicians Must Be Creative

2010-09-18T06:23:00.001-07:00

While the title of this article implies that it is just for the guitarist, in actuality, it's for all musicians who are struggling with today's slowing economy.Let's face it, jobs are hard to come by these days...especially in corporate America. Many believe that the music industry is suffering even more. Musicians seem to be having more and more difficulty finding Gigs in their local areas.

Musicians and Performance Anxiety

2010-09-18T06:21:00.000-07:00

Have you ever faced your time to shine, and felt overcome with an intense hesitation or worry about an upcoming performance? As the time nears for you to address your audience, do you suffer from sweaty palms? Is there a lump in your throat? Do you experience tremors, tension, stuttering, upset stomach or loss of focus? All of these symptoms are a sign that you may suffer from performance

Musicians' Classified Ads Suck - Top 5 Reasons Why

2010-09-18T06:20:00.000-07:00

Musicians Classified Ads are the most popular method of connecting with musicians in today's high-tech world.Why? Well to put it bluntly... it's easy.All you have to do is write a few lines describing which type of musician you're looking for and you're done. From there you just wait for responses.However, along with everything else that is easy, just about anyone can do it and as expected, they

Queen (band) history

2010-09-17T22:20:00.000-07:00

Queen From 1968 to Still active Hometown London Genre(s) Rock, rock and roll,hard rock, pop Members Brian May, Roger Taylor, Freddie Mercury, The Bass Player Notable Single(s) All of them Notable Album(s) All of them Awards Most amount of chest hair on a single male, Best Band Ever (fan based award) Record Label OMG Records Queen are an English rock/metal band,

freddie mercury : biography

2010-09-17T22:03:00.000-07:00

freddie mercury5 september 1946 - 24 november 1991" is this the real lifeis this just fantasycaught in the land slideno escape from reality" Freddie Mercury was born Farrokh Bulsara on Thursday September 5th 1946 on the small spice island of Zanzibar. His parents, Bomi and Jer Bulsara, were both Parsee (Persian). His father, Bomi, was a civil servant, working as a High Court cashier for the

Matt Bellamy - The Greatest Guitarist of the Last Decade

2010-09-17T15:23:00.000-07:00

Matt Bellamy is the lead guitarist/singer/piano player of English rock band Muse. When people talk about great guitar players you'll often hear the same names banded around time after time. People will mention Jimi Hendrix, Slash, Steve Vai, Joe Satriani, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton and so on, but rarely (if ever) will you hear Bellamy's name mentioned in the same breath.What I love most about

Review of Muse's "The Resistance"

2010-09-17T15:22:00.002-07:00

The band Muse has been a phenomenon in Europe for quite some time, but they are just breaking into mainstream music and the attention they deserve in the USA. With their fiercely rock yet integrate and intelligent songs, coupled with their rock star image, makes them one of the most entertaining bands to both listen to and watch.The goal of their new album, "The Resistance", is to further

Top 5 Reasons Your Band Should Have a Website

2010-09-17T15:22:00.001-07:00

With the explosion of social networking sites like MySpace, PureVolume and Last.fm the importance of a band having their own website has gone down considerably. Why is this? Well, the number one factor could be that joining these sites is absolutely free. More times than not, a band will go the 'Free' route. Free you say? It may all come down to how much you value your time. Think of how much

How to Promote Your Band on YouTube

2010-09-17T15:21:00.000-07:00

If you are in a band that plays great music, you're fun to listen to and you are starting to develop your following, you know the challenges of getting your bands name out there. Tom created Myspace so bands could connect and promote themselves. For bands on a tight budget finding creative ways to market your band is essential. Your band videos need to be seen and your songs need to be heard.

Aerosmith - The Story of the Bands Epic Three Decade Rise to Rock God Status

2010-09-17T15:20:00.002-07:00

Music critics in the 70s widely described Aerosmith as a vulgar, cheap imitation of the Rolling Stones. Steven Tyler was often nastily referred to as a "Mick Jagger Look-alike". Even with all that criticism and negativity being hurled their way, Aerosmith kept pushing ahead. Despite the critics ill-informed opinions, Aerosmith turned out to be one of the most popular acts of the

Indie Music Band - Naming Your Band

2010-09-17T15:20:00.001-07:00

Most people would say the first thing to do is to find a name for the band. Lets start from there shall we??The auditions are over, you have found your bass player and you all seem to get along really well. The excitement is in the air and you have had your first band bonding celebration.Now its time to start your musical journey together.Personally, I think that finding a band name is THE

Band Promotion for Musicians - Band Stickers - Internet - Distribution

2010-09-17T15:19:00.000-07:00

Bands fail all the time. They fail, not through a lack of talent or because of a mutual decision to pursue other interests, but because of a lack of interest, band recognition and a small fan base. This lack of interest has absolutely nothing to do with the band's musical or vocal abilities; rather, it is due to a lack of promotion. Without promotion and advertising to generate interest in the

The Best 5 Bands of the 1990s

2010-09-17T15:04:00.000-07:00

#1 RADIOHEADThey only released three albums in the 1990s but two of them are masterpieces (never mind their debut Pablo Honey.) 1995's The Bends has gone on to inspire many less interesting bands such as Coldplay and 1997's OK Computer is considered by many to be among the greatest albums of all time. On top of that, they were also one of the best bands in the world when it came to putting on

Evanescence the Little Rock Band With Huge Sound is First Class

2010-09-17T15:03:00.000-07:00

Founded in Little Rock, Arkansas, by Amy Lee and former band member and co-founder Ben Moody at a youth camp in 1994, the band entered its early stages of musical endeavors. The first songs written by Moody and Lee were "Solitude", "Give Unto Me", "Understanding", and "My Immortal". At first only two of the songs were played on the radio but this helped the band gain recognition in the area.

Easiest Heavy Metal Band - Metallica

2010-09-17T15:02:00.000-07:00

As many guitar players before you can attest, starting out on your musical adventure can be confusing and daunting. I'm going to give you tips on how to make the transition from novice to competent heavy metal guitar player more quickly. This method worked for me and I continue to recommend it to friends. So without further ado...The guitar is a magical instrument and the most crucial matter

The 5 Best 1990s Alternative Rock Bands

2010-09-17T15:00:00.000-07:00

The 1990s were an incredible decade of music. The decade ushered in a new era of music in which bubble gum pop was no longer the preferred genre of the masses. Opting for an alternative sound, so many alternative rock acts emerged during the course of this decade. With roots in Seattle, many of the best bands came out of Seattle. I'm going to list my 5 favorite alternative rock bands from the

5 Great Grunge Bands From the 90s

2010-09-17T14:59:00.000-07:00

The 90s saw a tremendous shift in popular music. From the hair metal, over the top bands of the late 80s, the decade gave way to grittier, more angsty music - now called 'grunge music'. In this article, we take a look at some of the best bands of the 90s and their best songs.1. Nirvana No article about 90s music can begin without mentioning Nirvana. Nirvana pretty much created the grunge music

Band T-Shirts - A Way of Self Expression

2010-09-17T14:58:00.000-07:00

Band t-shirts are popular among every age group, from teens and younger to the adults. The band t-shirts are generally liked by the people who show great interest in music like rap, rock n roll or electronica. These days youths try to imitate their film star or rock star. Their craziness about their favorite hero can easily be seen through these band t-shirts.A variety of band t-shirts are

The Art of Band Photography

2010-09-17T14:57:00.000-07:00

Band photography also involves knowing what looks good in different image formats, sizes and resolutions, which will differ greatly between print and online publications. Band photography must also keep in mind what the band will be using the photographs in, as the style and requirements will be different for shooting CD cover art versus a series of press packet photos.The two most important

Korn Has to Be One of the Best Bands of All Time!

2010-09-17T14:56:00.000-07:00

One of the most influential bands of our lifetime is the incomparable Korn. Korn is the reluctant pioneer of the nu metal genre and creates music unlike anyone before them. They have sold over 30 million albums worldwide and remain one of the most popular bands on the music scene.Korn was formed in 1993 from the remnants of the band L.A.P.D. Three members of the group, Reginald Arvizu, James

Three of the Best Indie Rock Bands of the Decade

2010-09-17T14:55:00.000-07:00

This has been a long decade's worth of music. It's pretty crazy to think about the fact that the decade is nearly over. Has that much really happened over the course of the last 10 years? If it has, it's gone by really quickly and I can't believe it's almost over.Having said that, there's been a ton of great indie rock music looking back and we've been privileged enough to enjoy the emergence

The Beatles - Rock Band by Electronic Arts - A Video Game Review

2010-09-16T14:50:00.000-07:00

The Beatles - Rock Band by Electronic Arts is one of the coolest games of the Rock Band franchise has ever had. And who would not be excited about this game? The Beatles are one of the greatest music acts of all time. Not only will you get to play and sing the music of this legendary band, you will also get to experience the history of how the group was formed and how they became the band we

How to Make a Band Press Kit

2010-09-16T14:49:00.003-07:00

It is very important as a musician to heave a well put together press kit that will help steam roll your path to success in the music industry. Press kits are also commonly called "media kits" and "artist bio" but they all used for the same thing which is to help with Music Promotion, Music Publicity, Booking Agents and Band Promotion. There are a lot of bands out there all gunning for the

Young Guns Band Review

2010-09-16T14:49:00.001-07:00

Sometimes when you first hear a band you just know they are destined for big things. Young Guns are an upcoming UK rock band that have all the ingredients for a successful rock band.They are certainly getting their musical careers off to a flying start by employing the talents of Wellerhill Productions (produced the likes of Haunts and Malefice). Paul Jackson will provide the artwork (Cancer

Bodylastics Review - Top 5 Things You Need to Know About the Bodylastics Equipment

2010-09-16T14:48:00.003-07:00

Every year the number one New Year's resolution is to lose weight and get in shape.So it's no wonder that if you turn on your TV you will be bombarded with commercials from Bowflex and Total Gym. Find out in this Bodylastics Review why you should try Bodylastics first before you invest your hard-earned money in a more expensive home gym.Most people today want to look good during the summer or

Rock Band Game Review

2010-09-16T14:48:00.001-07:00

Rock Band has one major difference from other music games: it's not just about one person's experience. This is a group effort and the game play is geared towards teamwork. While all the members of your band must be concerned with their own performances, you must work together to earn epic scores in Rock Band. Each instrument comes with its own Overdrive (AKA Star Power) system. Individually,

Androids and Apes Band Review

2010-09-16T14:47:00.001-07:00

Vocally, Apes and Androids seem very lethargic. They are a more inventive and equally addictive MGMT. A less insane, and more comprehensible, version of Mindless Self Indulgence. In parts the vocals go a bit "Scissor Sisters" too, with maybe a small hint of Marilyn Manson? There are many, many other comparisons that could be made, but I'll leave those for now and let you see what you think. I

Resistance Bands Reviews - Three Critical Tips When Purchasing Exercise Bands

2010-09-16T14:46:00.000-07:00

Recently I was doing a resistance bands reviews search. I wanted to see what new exercise bands are available today.I noticed that there were some new ones available. Such as the "Biggest Losers Total Body Bands", P90X bands, Ripcords, Tower 200 and others. I also noticed the Nike resistance bands kit. Nike, it seems, has always catered to men, women as well as children in the creation of

Gorillaz Lead Singer Damon Albarn Smokes on Stage - Fire Risk

2010-09-16T09:52:00.000-07:00

Damon Albarn, the lead singer of the band 'Gorillaz' has come under the spotlight recently because he has flaunted fire safety laws in the UK by smoking a cigarette on stage during the first night of their new tour. The leading anti-smoking charity in the UK has called for him to be prosecuted. Former Blur front man Damon and his fellow band mate Paul Simonon were performing in Portsmouth at

The History of Blink 182 Music

2010-09-16T09:50:00.001-07:00

If you are searching for fast drum beats with no growling, nonsense shouting and monster sounding growls, buy a Blink 182 CD. Blink 182's music has been, and probably will always be, among the types of music that instantly captures the hearts of its listeners because of its infectious melodies.Like other bands like The Offspring and Greenday, the band offers cool funky styles that are more of

3 of the Best Online Music Instruction Products Review

2010-09-16T09:49:00.001-07:00

There are many websites out there touting themselves to be the latest and greatest in providing quality online music instruction products. These are sites where once you sign up and pay you are able to immediately download the videos and other instruction materials right away. Here is my review of three of the best.Rocket Piano (Rock Star Recipes) by Ruth Searle.Ruth says "people were fed up

History Of The Gibson Guitar

2010-09-16T09:47:00.002-07:00

One of the most popular and loved guitars ever made is the Gibson guitar. It all started way back when a man by the name of Orville Gibson started making mandolins in his small workshop located in Kalamazoo, Michigan. A few years later in 1902, Orville started up the Gibson Mandolin-Guitar Manufacturing Company.Gibson sold mostly mandolins until the early 20's when guitars started to gain in

David Bowie's Young Americans Becoming Less Relevant By The Hour

2010-09-16T09:47:00.001-07:00

Generations of vacuous pop music have come and gone, leaving the surviving populous with their pitfalls and lessons learned. And, just as Vietnam should have taught the world something in the subject of political warfare, but didn't, so did Disco torture the musical scene, leaving sonic scars for decades. The general message sent by the corpse of our trashy 70's hooker, though, is not as we'd

Green Day Revives Punk Rock Music

2010-09-16T09:40:00.000-07:00

Greenday is an American punk rock trio composed of Tre Cool on drums, Mike Dirnt on bass and Billie Joe Armstrong on lead vocals and guitars. They have backup members for guitars (Jason White), keyboards (Jason Freese) and trumpet (Ronnie Blake).Greenday's first major breakthrough was when they performed on Sesame Street. Since then, they have sold over 25 million records in the U.S. alone and

Beginner Drum Lessons - What You Need to Know

2010-09-15T10:40:00.000-07:00

Great you have decided to learn one of the most magical musical instruments ever created, the drums. The drums are known as the foundation of music and can be found all over the world. Your decision to take beginner drum lessons is your first step to creating incredible beats of sound that will be heard by many. However to master this sound of quality you must first have beginner drum

Secrets to Beginner Drum Lessons

2010-09-15T10:39:00.000-07:00

So you've decided that you want to be a drummer? Congratulations! You are entering the world of music seeking to learn the fundamentals of one of the most magical musical instruments ever created. The drums have formed the foundation of musical sound for thousands of years, and are still heard in every corner of the world today. Of course, choosing to play the instrument responsible for some

Drum Lessons Are a Great Way to Improve and Learn New Techniques When Playing the Drums

2010-09-15T10:38:00.002-07:00

Are you ready to take drum lessons to improve and learn new techniques when playing on the drum set? Before you begin your journey, there are some variables to take into consideration. Will you be hiring a drum teacher or self-teaching? What are you wanting to improve and learn? How long will the lesson be? What is the cost per lesson? Where will the lessons be held? Is there a drum kit

Beginner Drum Lessons, Learn How to Play the Drums Through Online Drum Lessons

2010-09-15T10:38:00.001-07:00

If you want to learn how to play the drums, you'll be glad to know that there are now beginner drum lessons available online. In fact, online drum lessons is a great way for you to start learning how to play the drums. Why?Well, for starters, the price is much lower learning online than with private tutors. If you compare online lessons with traditional private lessons for beginner, you will

How Drum Lessons Can Help You Become A Better Player on the Drum Set

2010-09-15T10:37:00.001-07:00

If you're willing to practice the techniques you learn from drum lessons regularly, then drum lessons are definitely for you. However, if you're not willing to make a daily time commitment to practicing playing the drums, you still can benefit from taking lessons, but you'll definitely learn at a much slower pace then a drummer who practices would.The main reason that regular practice is so

What Lady Gaga Can Teach an Artist on Building a Brand

2010-09-15T10:33:00.002-07:00

Lady Gaga is a very talented musician and performer. She gives outrageous and memorable performances with great music, elaborate productions, incredible costumes and wild staging. Her shows have truly become EVENTS! She can now make news for going to a baseball game, going out to dinner or walking through an airport, as she seems to have captured the attention of the mainstream press by being

3 Marketing Lessons From Lady Gaga

2010-09-15T10:33:00.001-07:00

At just the age of 23, Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta more or more frequently known as Lady Gaga has rocketed to global fame is less than two years. Playing piano by ear from the age of 4, she went on to write her first piano ballad at 13 and began performing at New York nightclubs at the age of 14, she has now recently thrashed Billboard's record as the first artist to have her first five

Lady GaGa

2010-09-15T10:32:00.001-07:00

Lady GaGa was born on the 28th day of March 1986 with the birth name Stefani Joanne Angelina Germanotta. She has since become one of American's great recording artists. Her performing career began in New York City's rock scene on the Lower East Side. She then moved on to cut a deal with Streamline Records when they first got established in 2007, just a few short years ago.AlbumsShe debuted

Lady Gaga Sunglasses - How to Dress Like a Rock Star

2010-09-15T10:31:00.001-07:00

More than any other celebrity today, Lady Gaga sure knows how to make a statement. She is a veritable fashion chameleon. You simply never know what this singer will show up in next. Whether it is a bubble wrap dress or an outfit made of feathers, the world is always waiting on pins and needles to see what sort of creation Lady will be wearing each time she steps out in public. One of the ways

Lady Gaga Videos Rocks the Pop World

2010-09-15T10:30:00.001-07:00

If you're looking for someone who is redefining music videos as we know them, look no further than Lady G. This up and coming singer has already put her mark on the industry because of her unique approaches to pop, fashion, and stardom at large. It is the Lady Gaga videos though that really make this woman stand out in the crowd. Featuring story lines fit for feature films, Lady G's music

Lady Gaga Clothes Will Get You Noticed

2010-09-15T10:29:00.002-07:00

If you're looking for a star in the media today that is really making a bold statement, most people will point you right to Lady Gaga. Lady Gaga clothes alone are quite unique, but she pairs them with wild wigs, makeup, and those world famous Lady Gaga glasses to create a look that is truly all her own. You never really know what she will come out wearing next, but you can bet that it will be

The Lady Gaga Phenomenon - Attention Please!

2010-09-15T10:29:00.001-07:00

Lady Gaga sure loves the media attention. Several years ago, the phenomenon that is Gaga barely registered on anybody's radar. She was an unknown entity in the music industry, performing at small public arenas with little recognition. It took nearly three years of struggle before her first album The Fame was released. True to the title, this marked the beginning of Lady Gaga's stardom. The

Lady Gaga VMA 2010 Fashion Parade Rocks MTV

2010-09-15T10:23:00.001-07:00

Lady Gaga kicked off her big night at the MTV Video Music Awards in refined style: she hit the red carpet wearing wearing the same red and gold Alexander McQueen gown that she sported in her recent Vanity Fair shoot, topped off with a mohawk made of feathers. Gaga ended up scoring 8 Moonmen, including — per our prediction — Video Of The Year. Check out the beginning of the Gaga fashion

Sean Kingston Kicks Off Pre-VMA Concert Weekend In Burnt Out Fashion : Review

2010-09-15T10:21:00.000-07:00

Sean Kingston - Wireimage Last night (September 9), Sean Kingston helped kick off MTV’s VMA weekend with a special performance sponsored by Verizon at Playhouse nightclub in Hollywood. Neon Limelight got a chance to join in on the fun, all leading up to Sunday night’s sure-to-be entertaining and unpredictable, live telecast. As his performance began, Kingston was introduced to the crowd

MTV Video Music Awards History

2010-09-15T10:09:00.000-07:00

A MTV Video Music Award, also called a VMA, is awarded by the cable network MTV to celebrate the top music videos of the year. First awarded at the end of the summer of 1984, and originally as an alternative to the Grammy Awards (in the video category), the MTV Video Music Awards have often been called the "Oscars for

Learn and Master Guitar Review - Absolutely the Best Guitar Course Available Today

2010-09-13T23:18:00.001-07:00

Guitar is one among the common instruments used in playing music. Regardless of age and gender, just about all of us grew up listening to music. And maybe, this is the main reason why many of us want to learn how to play guitar. Others just want to enjoy by having a jam with friends while others want to teach their kids. But of course, there are also aspiring novices who are definitely

Why You Should Always Read Guitar Reviews Before Buying

2010-09-13T23:17:00.002-07:00

With the many guitar choices available, you might have trouble choosing the right one for you. This is the reason that you should look through a few guitar reviews before you make that big investment.Those who write guitar reviews give a good deal of information that will help you to narrow down your guitars of choice to a reasonable number. Guitar reviews discuss many different areas about each

Guitar Reviews Helps Sell Guitars

2010-09-13T23:17:00.001-07:00

Guitar reviews help you get insider information on guitars you have never seen or touched before. Now that most of us buy our gear online, it is certainly tough deciding if this new guitar (or even an old name) is all it is touted to be. Furthermore, we want to know whether it will meet our personal requirements.A guitar editorial review will take you on an exploration of the guitar of

Finding The Right Acoustic Guitar Reviews

2010-09-13T23:16:00.000-07:00

When you are looking to buy a new acoustic guitar, it is a good idea to read as many acoustic guitar reviews before you invest your money. There are two different types of reviews around today. The first is the one which has been written by an expert and is someone who has had the chance to try out various different guitars regularly. Whilst the other is written by users and relates to one

Shopping for a New Guitar? Read Guitar Reviews First!

2010-09-13T23:14:00.000-07:00

There are over 1000 guitar manufacturers in the market today. Many of these manufacturers offer hundreds of models. With all these different guitars to choose from, no wonder it is so overwhelming to try to choose a guitar for yourself. One of the best things you can do if you are in the market to buy a new guitar is to read guitar reviews.This article will give you a good idea of what the common

Learn and Master Guitar Review - Pros and Cons of the Learn and Master Guitar Course

2010-09-13T23:13:00.002-07:00

Almost every Learn and Master Guitar review online claims that this particular product offers a number of benefits to aspiring guitarists. I decided to take the average Learn and Master Guitar review a step further by compiling both the pros and cons I found in this DVD course, so that consumers have more information to make an

Tips on Using Acoustic Guitar Reviews - How to Make Sure the Acoustic Guitar You Want is Right

2010-09-13T23:13:00.001-07:00

When you buy a new acoustic guitar you need to make the right choice and the right choice is always an informed choice. Reading acoustic guitar reviews ensures that you make that right choice as it will either re-inforce your resolve that are making the right decision or dissuade you from buying that acoustic guitar you previously assumed was so good.There are two kinds of reviews that you

Slash by Slash Album Review

2010-09-13T23:12:00.001-07:00

Slash by Slash had me feeling nervous and unsure, however those nerves were put to rest after listening to the entire album.This is arguably the best album from Slash since the Guns and Roses days.The reason why I love the album is because many of the tracks are so different. Thus creating a sound that is not heavy rock and not light hearted either.Some fans may get the feeling of Slash selling

Ray LaMontagne and the Pariah Dogs' 'God Willin' & The Creek Don't Rise' : Review

2010-09-04T14:04:00.000-07:00

Ray LaMontagne and the Pariah Dogs events=$H({})"God Willin' & The Creek Don't Rise," Ray LaMontagne's fourth album, is the first to utilize a billed backing band, The Pariah Dogs. It's also the first album the Northeast native has produced on his own. Any singer-songwriter would fall over themselves to snare the talent that 37-year-old

Arcade Fire-Spoon Concert (8.2.10) : Review

2010-09-04T14:01:00.001-07:00

Even though I have been to many concerts over the years, I haven’t written any concert reviews in large part because it is so difficult to capture the experience in a few words. I will fare no better in this effort, but I will try to put something down in writing anyway. (Thanks to the magic of YouTube, I also have links to videos of most of the songs.)Tuesday night was my third Arcade Fire

New Releases : Indie Rock Cafe Version

2010-09-04T13:43:00.000-07:00

Best New Releases from Ra Ra Riot, Eels, No Age, Abner Trio, Magic Kids, The Torches, Dead Confederate, !!!, Foxymorons + a Chill Mix As summer winds down, this last week of August brings with it a truck load of great new releases, and free and legal MP3s, from a virtual crop of new LPs, EPs, and singles from artists and bands like Ra Ra Riot (#1 in Amazon), Eels, No Age, Abner Trio, !!!, Dead

Black Country: "This Band is Viral"

2010-09-04T13:35:00.000-07:00

a chat with Glenn Hughes Seems a bit funny to title an interview piece with the words of someone other than my interview's subject, but it feels right, and those are the words of no less an expert than super-producer Kevin Shirley. And that is what Kevin is saying about Black Country, Glenn Hughes's new band, with axeslinger extraordinaire Joe Bonamassa, Jason Bonham, and Derek Sherinian.

Review : The Rock Band, Kansas

2010-09-04T13:33:00.000-07:00

This week we will rise above the noise and confusion, just to get a glimpse beyond this illusion... And for those of you who are sitting there wondering just what the heck I'm writing about, carry on my wayward son (or daughter) and keep reading!Do an Internet search for the word, "Kansas," and you'll find hits for the state of Kansas and Kansas City along with many sites about the rock band,

Katy Perry's 'Teenage Dream' : Album review

2010-09-03T19:38:00.001-07:00

Katy Perry signs the liner note acknowledgements on “Teenage Dream,” her second major label album and first as a certified superstar, “Love, the new & improved Katy Hudson-Perry-Brand.” If you didn’t know about her fiancé, Russell B., or the actress with her given name who beat her to fame, you might think the singer was referring to herself as a salable item.

The Butterfly Graveyardm : Album Review

2010-09-03T19:37:00.000-07:00

The liner notes/booklet for the self-titled album from The Butterfly Graveyard (which is the brainchild of Terence O'Connor along with the Corkonian producer Herbie Macken) would indicate you're in for something overly-lyrical and self-indulgent. There's references to Shelley and Prospero, as well as songs about Fenian mythology. However, on the surface (all that is under the surface to be

Review : Debut Album - Black Country Communion

2010-09-03T19:35:00.000-07:00

"I am a messenger, this is my prophecy.... I'm going back, to the Black Country."That's where it all begins, following the most memorable intro to a rock and roll song that I've heard in way too long. It's the intro to Black Country, the lead track of the debut record

Interview With All American Rejects

2010-09-03T01:48:00.000-07:00

All-American Rejects' Mike Kennerty talks Warped Tour, success The All-American Rejects had the most-played song in all of 2009 with its hit “Gives You Hell,” according to Billboard magazine. And with the album that spawned the song, “When The World Comes Down,” heading toward platinum, the band is

Review : Sublime w/Rome, The Dirty Heads, and Matisyahu Tour

2010-09-03T01:37:00.000-07:00

Sometimes things get better the longer they last. It may almost be time for kids to head back to school, but that doesn’t mean that summer or vacation is over…yet. Sometimes things also get better right before they end. Which explains why most of us are trying to squeeze every final moment we can out of the sun’s radiant rays while they last. This is exactly the feeling the last week in July

muse album

2010-09-01T12:52:00.000-07:00

SHOWBIZ Title: ShowbizLength: 51:08Release date: 1999Record Label: MushroomCatalogue Number: MUSH59CD Title Length

muse : album design & single

2010-09-01T12:48:00.000-07:00

25 Fall Albums That Matter Most according to SPIN

2010-08-31T01:03:00.000-07:00

Get ready for fall with our preview of the season's top new releases. See what to expect from Weezer, Brandon Flowers, Matt and Kim, Kid Cudi, Kings of Leon, and Antony and the Johnsons (clockwise from top left). Plus, get the scoop on 19 more artists who will keep you grooving from Labor Day until Halloween.INTERPOLInterpol (Matador)Release date: Sept. 7The Skinny: They lost their chance to tour

Alive in the Superunknown : Soundgarden

2010-08-31T00:49:00.000-07:00

One guy's homeless, one likes sleeping all day, one's in Pearl Jam, and one's Chris Cornell. Beloved '90s titans Soundgarden are back, but where are they going? [Magazine Excerpt]From a distance, it doesn't look like much has changed. On a cool Thursday evening in June, three-quarters of Soundgarden stand on a street corner in the Belltown section of Seattle, smoking cigarettes. From half a

New Song from Anberlin

2010-08-31T00:45:00.000-07:00

Hard-rocking Florida-born five-piece Anberlin -- who broke through in a big way with their fourth album, New Surrender, and its uber-popular single, "Feel Good Drag," a rock radio staple in 2009 -- is about to release the follow-up, Dark Is the Way, Light Is a Place (out Sept. 7). Below, download "Pray Tell," an exclusive cut from the upcoming record. This time around, Anberlin worked with

'Sainthood' Tegan and Sara

2010-08-31T00:17:00.000-07:00

The dynamic and critically acclaimed indie rockers, famous for their transcendent melodies and captivating live shows, will share the Honda Civic Tour stage with Paramore this summer. Tegan Quin and Sara Quin were born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada on September 19, 1980. They are sisters. They began playing music together in high school. They were signed by Elliot Roberts and Neil Young to Vapor

Radiohead's Drummer Phil Selway Launches Tour in Tokyo

2010-08-29T00:30:00.000-07:00

Philip Selway / Photo by Wataru Umeda"Good evening," said Philip Selway. "And welcome to our quiet night in." He wasn't joking. Thursday night in Tokyo, the 43-year-old Radiohead drummer clutched a small-scale acoustic guitar and unveiled for the first time his new

keong racun : dangdut koplo

2010-08-11T00:37:00.000-07:00

Dangdut koplo is a fenomenal music in Indonesia because it always performs a high bit rhythm that is inviting to dance. The most special one, the singers and dancers almost 100% are woman and sensually outfitted. Interesting a lot, right? it is kind of normal and humanize when the viewer are almost 100% male.For an example, the song of keong racun, at glimpse, It is totally interesting from the

Lady Gaga : has finished new album

2010-08-02T23:50:00.000-07:00

The 24-year-old, known for her flamboyant costumes as much as her records, plans to release the album early next year, according to Rolling Stone magazine."I think I'm gonna get the album title tattooed on me and put out the photo," she told the publication."I've been working on it for months now, and I feel very strongly that it's finished right now. It came so quickly. Some artists take years;

Coming This Year! New Radiohead Album

2010-08-02T00:03:00.000-07:00

Earlier today, Radiohead guitarist Ed O’Brien stopped by Adam Buxton’s Big Mixtape show on BBC 6, and shared some details on the band’s upcoming release. According to Ed, the follow-up to 2007’s successful In Rainbows is being recorded at the moment, and the band is “in the heart of the record.” As for a release date, he says: “Ideally, it’d be great if it came out sometime this year. It’s got

Radiohead’s House of Cards videos review

2010-07-30T22:54:00.000-07:00

The current issue of CR features The Annual, showcasing the best work of the past year. Nine projects have been chosen for our Best in Book section, the ultimate accolade. We will feature each of them in a series of posts this week with additional content to further explain each project. In this post, watch a making-of film for James Frost's Radiohead video and see the responses of filmmakers to

radiohead - house of cards (review)

2010-07-20T22:45:00.000-07:00

There is an inherent fragility in "House of Cards" - a simplicity which hints at deeper tones of beauty. A gorgeous, soothing ballad made up of humble parts, yet filled with apprehensive ideas. It is precisely this combination of romance and anxiety that director James Frost captures in his revolutionary new video for Radiohead's tune. It's a vision of humanity disintegrating into bits of digital

Shakira – Waka-Waka lyric

2010-06-29T22:39:00.000-07:00

Shakira – Waka-Waka You’re a good soldierChoosing your battlesPick yourself upAnd dust yourself offAnd back in the saddle You’re on the frontlineEveryone’s watchingYou know it’s seriousWe’re getting closerThis isnt over The pressure is onYou feel itBut you’ve got it allBelieve it When you fall get upOh oh…And if you fall get upOh oh… Tsamina minaZangalewaCuz this is Africa Tsamina mina eh ehWaka

Shakira - Waka Waka’ (“This Time For Africa”)

2010-06-20T22:33:00.000-07:00

Shakira has revealed her contribution to the several World Cup theme songs being released by major musical act. Kicking off on June 11th, the world-wide activity that takes place every four years will be watched by everyone on the globe who doesn’t have a sports-related Fantasy Football draft to plan for. Now, Shakira, she’s interesting for sure, and here ‘Waka Waka’ (“This Time For Africa”) was

Top 15 : Best Rock Love Songs

2010-06-10T07:58:00.000-07:00

15. Oasis - "Wonderwall"Photo courtesy Epic.For years, fans of this acoustic ballad from Oasis were led to believe that Noel Gallagher wrote it for his girlfriend. Only in 2002 was it revealed that Gallagher had actually meant the song to be intended for "an imaginary friend who's gonna come and save you from yourself." But even if it isn't technically a love song, millions have embraced "

Top 10 Inspirational Rock Songs

2010-06-10T07:53:00.000-07:00

The inspiration behind making this list was obvious -- when times are tough, we sometimes turn to music to make us feel better. With that in mind here are 10 rock songs that will boost your spirits and help get you through the day. What's interesting about these songs is that while being inspiring, they also often touch on sadness, suggesting that we can only know joy by being aware of

review : slash new album in 2010

2010-06-10T07:38:00.000-07:00

Slash's First Solo Album Boasts a Lot of Big Names but Not Many SurprisesSlash With Black Eyed Peas Singer FergiePhoto: Larry Busacca/Getty Images for NARAS. zSB(3,3)Slash’s star-laden solo album Slash is a very mixed bag. Probably the only record this year to include appearances from Kid Rock, Maroon 5’s Adam Levine, Black Eyed Peas’ Fergie, Ozzy Osbourne and Iggy Pop, Slash finds the

New Album Eminem, ‘Recovery,’ in June 2010

2010-06-08T07:03:00.000-07:00

At the end of last month, Eminem took to Twitter to tease fans by telling them that something huge was coming their way. Since he had announced a sequel to his best-selling “Relapse,” called “Relapse 2,” and had already postponed it a couple of times, it was believed that this would be his next project. As it turns out, Em is coming out with a brand new album. After releasing the chart-topping “

Gorillaz announce new album 'Plastic Beach'

2010-06-08T06:41:00.000-07:00

Gorillaz will release their third album, 'Plastic Beach' on March 8, the cartoon creations of Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett have told NME.COM. Confirming the record's full tracklisting, the band also announced that the likes of Lou Reed, Mos Def, Mark E Smith, Snoop Dogg, Bobby Womack, De La Soul and Super Furry Animals' Gruff Rhys, while The Clash duo Mick Jones and Paul Simonon

review : New U2 Album 2010

2010-06-08T06:37:00.000-07:00

The following is a running collection of news, rumors, quotes, and other information related to U2's next studio album. We'll continue to post updates to this page as we get new information. If you have found a quote or news item about the new U2 album, you're welcome to share it by emailing webmaster...at...atu2...dot...com. ALBUM NAME: Bono

The 25 Most Anticipated Albums Of 2010

2010-06-08T06:22:00.000-07:00

This year in music was great and we’rea gonna let it finish (sorry), but in terms of notable album releases the ship has sailed. No offense, 30 Seconds To Mars. While the Gummys’ virtual poll booth remains open for a few more days (did we mention filling out the ballot enters you to win the 50 Best Albums Of The Decade on vinyl and an Apple TV?), we’re gonna look to the future, Conan. And we

Covers For Reggae Lovers - Various Artists

2010-06-05T08:51:00.000-07:00

A lot of reggae fans, be they casual or hardcore, are attracted to the music for the spiritual, militant and cultural themes expressed in it. So reggae love songs have always been a little on the dicey side. An entire album of reggae love songs is even more dicey, and an album of love songs that are cover versions done inna reggae style, well, that could be off-putting to both fans of

Gorillaz

2010-05-27T05:20:00.000-07:00

Gorillaz is a musical project created in 1998 by Damon Albarn of Britpop band Blur and British cartoonist Jamie Hewlett, co-creator of the comic book Tank Girl. In the mainstream and commercial outlets it is known as a "virtual band" because for their image and promotion, instead of displaying the musicians of the band, it has used a group of comic book characters. The "virtual band" is

About Woodstock Logo

2010-05-27T04:58:00.000-07:00

The original Woodstock poster is undeniably one of the most famous pieces of music art. The legendary image of the dove perched on the neck of a guitar has become one of the works of art that defined the entire Woodstock Nation. A recent article in the Woodstock Times raised some interesting points and a question involving the work of art. Woodstock Story got the privilege to speak with

Woodstock 1969 Story

2010-05-27T04:23:00.000-07:00

Rolling Stone has called it "the most famous event in rock history." The Woodstock Music and Art Fair, on a 600-acre farm in the township of Bethel, New York, from August 15-18, 1969, represents more than a peaceful gathering of 500,000 people and 32 musical performances. Woodstock has become an idea that has suffused our culture, politically and socially, as much as musically. Joni

Hot Review : Guitar Effects Top 10

2010-05-24T10:01:00.000-07:00

1. Line 6 POD X3 Live Modeling Guitar Effects Processor The Line 6 POD X3 Live represents the true evolution of the classic POD XT Live. The POD X3 Live features an expanded arsenal of 78 guitar amps, from high-wattage heavyweights to boutique beauties along with 24 guitar cabs, 98 stompbox and studio effects, 28 bass amps, 22 bass cabs and 6 vocal preamps. With the sonic

How to Build a Guitar in Easy Steps!

2010-05-24T09:46:00.000-07:00

You simply can’t go out, buy some wood, and start glueing it all together. You have to have a detailed plan. This includes accurate drawings of the front of the guitar as well as a section through the center of it. I enjoy doodling my ideas on scraps of paper as thoughts come to me. As I refine those ideas, I’ll input them into my AutoCAD program to work out the details and

Radio Rolling Review Concept Design

2010-05-24T09:27:00.000-07:00

I’m talking about Queen, the pop star Lady, and everyone in between! That’s right, stumble upon the middles of music. That’s what this project is all about, the finding of new things through happy accidents and utterly excellent analog instruments. It’s the “Radio Ball” and it means to take you back to a time when finding

Top 99 Best Designed Album Covers

2010-05-16T21:32:00.001-07:00

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Guitar : the popular musical instrument in the world

2010-05-16T21:21:00.000-07:00

The guitar is one of the most widely used and popular musical instrument in the world. There are two main types of guitar: acoustic and electric. The acoustic guitar relies on its own resonance for amplification while the electric guitar uses an amplifier to boost its sound.. The electric guitar is a recent form of the instrument compared with its classical version. The Sitara