The album’s liner notes; “And nobody played synthesizer” referred to the fact that although at times Queen’s music did sound “synthesized” they did not succumb to the popular synth trend – it was due to production and technique. 1 Keep Yourself Alive 2 Doing All Right 3 Great King...
COWBOY CARTERalso won Beyoncé two more GRAMMYs, including perhaps one of the most exciting of her career for both Queen Bey and her loyal Beyhive: her first Album Of The Year victory. With five nominations in the Category prior to the 2025 GRAMMYs, t...
I was blown away byChristina Aguilera, who’s such a big name in mainstream pop, andperformed "Camaleón"in the style of an Ecuadorianpasillo. It was excellent; such a delightful surprise. Also [Spanish singer/songwriter]Joaquín Sabinawas having health issues, and still flew from far away to...
Mystery of the Christie, Queen, and Gardner varieties came to me through my paternal grandmother, who was a Justice of the Peace and liked mystery novels and short stories. She also subscribed to EQMM and Hitchcock’s. As a little kid I’d loved TWILIGHT ZONE, HITCHCOCK PRESENTS, OUTER LIM...
“Protector” is a lovely song for the singer’s kids, opening with a recording of 6-year-old Rumi Carter’s request for “the lullaby, please.” It takes until the 12th song on the album — at which point, remember, we’re not halfway through — till we get the first and onl...
Steve Pistorius, himself a poet of that instrument, remembers Harvey as “a wonderful player, who played that swinging stride style,” and drummer Kadison as “a sweetheart on and off the bandstand. Played wonderful time always. Always a kind word, and a great boss at the Delta Queen ...
It’s been 16 years since Alynda Segarra released their first album asHurray For The Riff Raff, and in that time they’ve developed into one of their generation’s best, if overlooked, singer-songwriters. The Past Is Still Alive is Segarra’s ninth album, and there’s a case to be ma...
Cat Janice‘s “Dance You Outta My Head” ranks at No. 6; the chart’s latest tracking week came prior to the 31-year-old singer’s Feb. 28 death from sarcoma; she debuted the song while in hospice as her final release. @cat.janice #greenscreen YOU ALL GAVE ME MY ONE MORE MOMEN...
This is understandable given the fact thatFreddie Mercury, the voice of Queen, died all the way back in 1991. However, out of the vaults has emerged a previously-unreleased track from back when Freddie was alive. Indeed, Queen is back, and the release of their track "Face It Alone" has...
“I watched her [my mother] come alive when she listened to music… For me, it was very important… that if it’s not having people react like this, then it doesn’t make any sense.” In her creative process, the roots singer prioritizes authenticity and sincerity. “I try to not ...