British punk also embraced a DIY ethos and a spirit of rebellion. Many bands self-released their music, booked their own shows, and created their own album covers. This independence allowed them to bypass the traditional music industry gatekeepers and maintain their authenticity and creative control...
Seen the Chicago band Wilco at the New Orleans Jazz Fest and loved the wall of sound they created on stage taking us on an exploration of modern music that climbs over many fences. Confident musicians who make you cosy and comfortable then lead you on some delightful detours that are accessi...
“it goes back to being the only chid. i didn’t have brothers and sisters to play with so i created a world of my own. everyone had imaginary friends, i had a whole imaginary world. i would be in no place that was on map. i think that imagination spilled over to me being artist...
Beginning her music career in the 1950s, Turner worked her way to the top, facing more adversity than anyone should ever face in a lifetime, but did it all with a smile on her face for the love of her fans and the music she created. Turner's wild and energetic personality made her...
He created a television concept that was purchased by FX also in 2013. He made his live-action acting debut in the indie road film Who's Driving Doug alongside former Breaking Bad star RJ Mitte. Additionally, his production company, Mom & Pop Empires, is co-producing a...
Miami’s favorite rapper, Pitbull, is reportedly 5’7″ tall. Also known as Mr. Worldwide or Mr. 305, Pitbull has created rap, reggaeton, and pop music. 2009’s “I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)” was the track that launched him to mainstream popularity. ...
German-American inventor Emile Berliner was the first to patent the flat disc as a recoding medium. These zinc discs coated in beeswax used etched grooves created in the same manner as phonographs (see above). Although they represented no step forward in terms of sound quality, flat discs are...
Anyway, he created a style of music that put many of the musical forms together and caught the mood of the times.World's biggest bandsThe Beatles were on top of the pop scene in the 1960s. The leaders of the band, John Lennon and Paul McCartney, had such talent that they always ...
In support of the release, WhoSampled teamed up with Craft Recordings to present an interactive album experience to celebrate the 25th Anniversary of “Bizarre Ride II The Pharcyde,” to tell the story of this iconic group and showcase their lasting effect on popular music. Delve into the stor...
Created by Australian director extraordinaire Baz Luhrmann, the story is narrated by Justice Smith, her love interest in the series. Guardiola recalled how Luhrman would tell her to put the scripts away and Herizen to just simply kiss her co-star to show some intimacy. She did not w...