a band that could swing from raucous punk to classic-level pop, and Karen O’s vocal charisma and instant star quality. They’d get more polished later on, but the try-anything spirit onFever to Tellmakes it a winner – as does “Maps” one of the best rock singles of its time. ...
A pianist with immense prowess and visionary composer, Bob James has been a mainstay in the smooth jazz scene for decades. His knack for creating memorable melodies and lush harmonies has garnered him numerous awards and accolades throughout his celebrated career. Not only has he m...
Southern California's Bad Religion have been trailblazers in the world of punk rock since forming in the early 1980s, with their brilliant fusion of thought-provoking lyrics, soaring vocal harmonies, and high-energy guitar-driven sound. Co-founded by singer and lyricist Greg G...
Then, the tuneful harmonies of “Uncle,”“Best Regards” and “A Habit Worth Forming” brush up against the peculiar instrumentation of “The Cheese Stands Alone” and “My Dear Wormwood,” yielding an experience that few other genre titans – past, present or future – ever matched. ...
“ALL FUTURES”), relentless drum change-ups (“AN ITERATION”), and strangely soothing vocal harmonies (“AVERAGE DEATH”). Now boasting an expanded lineup of 19 members, the Armed have made the rare rock breakthrough that feels all the more inviting—and not to mention, fun—for how ...
If there’s any track from it that validates such categorizations and praise, it’s “The Summoning.” Just as singer Vessel showcases incredible range (running the gamut between primal shrieks and angelic harmonies), the surrounding instrumentation juxtaposes near-djent wildness with cathartic respi...
With the given name Charles Chuck Berry was born in St. Louis, Missouri, in 1926. One of the pioneers of rock and roll music, he’s basically a musical …
Their live performance consists of their unique covers band tribute show - The Ultimate Party Hits Voyage - which features strong voices, harmonies in the background, and skilled musicianship. Performing songs through the decades of non-stop pop, rock, party, disco funk, soul, indie, and Brit...
The California mod women come on tough, with snide wit filtered through theirRubber Soulharmonies and vintage Rickenbackers. “Hero Takes a Fall” was the breakout hit from their 1984 debut,All Over the Place,when they were still L.A. rock & roll hipsters with a Sixties thrift-shop fashion...
Exene's untrained but arresting voice entwined with Doe's pitch-perfect vocals in unique harmonies that veered from normal intervals to dissonance. "We ended up with a reckless, offbeat kind of sound that was pretty at the same time, which is an unusual combination," says Exene. Before long...