In the early 80's, Tracey Ullman entered a competition in London for an improvised play about club acts. It was here she created the character Beverly, a born-again christian singer. Being Beverly won her the "Best Newcomer Award," and launched a career that would go on to profoundly impact … [Read more...]
Hank & Cupcakes Rock Out While Giving Back
"Since we're a couple, our love and musical communication gives the music a sense of urgency when we play live," Cupcakes explains. "We create something new every time we play we play and invite the audience to take part in the process," and that is exactly what happened when the duo brought their … [Read more...]
New York City’s Enigmatic Linfinity
Linfinity are a New York City based group of musicians who helped form a band around enigmatic front man Dylan Von Wagner. The initial impetus behind the endeavor could best be described as a spark, or the clicking on of a light bulb. He began the project after something unknown popped in his brain … [Read more...]
Jace Everett Bleeds Intensity on Red Revelations
In his “shadow theory,” Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung talks about that special place in all of us where the “good half” of our personality stores the “bad half.” For example, let’s say you want a shot of Jameson’s Irish Whiskey, but learned from an early age that it causes liver damage, the “good … [Read more...]
New Amerykah from the “Window Seat”
Source:Wikipedia In contrast to its predecessor New Amerykah Part One (4th World War) (2008), which was digitally produced and political in tone, New Amerykah Part Two (Return of the Ankh) incorporates sampling and live instrumentation, while its more personal lyrics focus on themes of romance … [Read more...]
Believing in Goldfrapp’s Head First
Source:Wikipedia Head First is Goldfrapp's most powerful trip to date, a speedy rush of synth optimism, euphoria, fantasy and romance. With life affirming lyrics and stellar production it lifts off at full tilt and takes us on a journey to the heart of 2010. The duo's fifth album, 'Head First' … [Read more...]