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The 70s and 80s really saw the evolution of the guitarist stepping out in front and being the star of the band. Names like Eddie Van Halen, Yngwie Malmsteen, Randy Rhoads, and Joe Satriani were masters of putting their instrument at the forefront of their music, shining with some of…
As I walked into the Belasco, I saw many people wearing CHVRCHES merch from different eras. The energy was palpable, a shared excitement for seeing Lauren Mayberry live as a solo performer for the first time after more than a decade in a Scottish synth-pop trio. As the very last…
During the pandemic, Deleon “Pele” Hamilton had an urge to create something new, something from his heart and soul. His creative juices were churning. With the help of guitarist Nicolas “Nico” Groskopf and singer Elton Earlington, the trio got to work on a new project, a new journey, a new…
Vybz Kartel’s firstborn, Jaheim Palmer, aka Likkle Vybz, released his first solo EP, Love Lane, on Valentine’s Day on his Uptown Gaza Records label. He said he wanted to release something dedicated to the ladies: "I just want the work to speak for itself, honestly. [It's] four songs for the…
Hall of Fames are a touchy subject for me. When it comes to sports Hall of Fames, it feels almost liberating because members are voted in based on merit, talent, and impact. The Rock ‘N’ Roll Hall of Fame, however, is a completely different beast. Artists are voted in based…
There are a lot of different music genres in the world—good old-fashioned Rock ‘n’ Roll, Heavy Metal, and Pop—but the one genre that stands apart from all others is Progressive Rock (Prog Rock). Its non-traditional song structures, unconventional time signatures, and experimental sounds make it truly unique. Bands such as …
Munga Honorable, whose given name is Damian Rhoden, has released his latest album, a 15-track collection of songs that are straight-up classic Munga, with a little growth and newness. He’s been doing this for 20 years, though it doesn’t seem like he’s been around that long, consistently bringing great beats…
Sacramento music enthusiasts were treated to a night of pure, unfiltered rock and roll with Myles Kennedy, Tim Montana, and Sons of Silver. The line snaking around the Ace of Spades was a clear indicator that the night was going to be unforgettable. Let’s break it down. Kicking off the…
As I mentioned plenty of times in past articles, the NAMM Show is like Christmas to me. Seeing all the sick merch and new instruments being introduced to us fans/reviewers/influencers is a wonderful sight to behold. Another aspect of NAMM that fans love is the nearly endless concerts that are…
Cruel World Festival will return in 2025 with headliners New Order and Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds. The festival returns to the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA on Saturday May 17, with additional performances from legendary acts Devo, Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark, Death Cult, Garbage, Madness, She Wants…
There has been no shortage of well put together Death Metal tours in the last couple of years, in 2024, Amon Amarth toured with Cannibal Corpse and Obituary, I Am Morbid toured with Suffocation, Death to All and Cryptopsy are just a few and 2025 is keeping the momentum going…
The world is in a chaotic time right now, and sometimes celebrities are lambasted for speaking out on things, because they shouldn’t be concerned with these topics as they are just actors and musicians. One musician that has made it his life’s priority to put his political beliefs up front…
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