As an artist, Rickie Lee Jones has always colored outside the lines and her performance last night was no exception. Watching her reach back 30 years and nail the timeless tunes from her self titled debut album and the follow up Pirates was a special treat. Getting the chance to hang out and chat...
It’s hard to believe it’s been 30 years since the tragic death of John Lennon. I was in high school at the time and our usual revelry was instantly darkened by the news. We were silenced by complete shock and sadness but found our solace hanging on every note of Double Fantasy. The world...
If you love Jónsi the way we love Jónsi, then you’ll be stoked with this free download. “New Piano Song” is one of the four new songs included on Go Live which documents the stunning live performances that accompanied his recent critically acclaimed solo debut Go. In case your saying, Jónsi who? He is...
Seeing Peter Frampton on last week’s Oprah only further cemented his status of rock icon. Not like we had any doubts but he seems to wear the moniker well. The ease of his presence stole the show and it was more like a watch and learn lesson of what legendary really looks like. I...
I’m beginning to think that Daniel Lanois is more super hero than he is musician/producer. It doesn’t seem humanly possible that one guy could single-handedly mastermind some of the most invincible music on the planet. His work with U2 and Bob Dylan alone is a force to be reckoned with and that barely scratches...
When I first heard the song “Because The Night” in 1978, I didn’t know that much about Patti Smith or her dark and mysterious world but it didn’t matter. All I know is I was riveted. It’s no wonder the song became a hit because it’s one of those rich and powerful anthems that...