A few years ago I went to the MTV Video Music Awards in Japan, and noticed something interesting. Whenever categories came up where American artists went against Japanese artists, nine out of ten times, the American would win, and not even be in attendance to accept the award. It seemed so unfair to … [Read more...]
Aussie Floyd Shines on New York City
The first time I heard music from Pink Floyd was in high school when my brother played me “Shine On You Crazy Diamond,” the opening song off their classic 1975 album Wish You Were Here. From then on I was hooked, and spent all my money collecting the Floyd’s albums and live concert bootlegs. At the … [Read more...]
NOTAR coming to snatch your status!
Being a rapper in the game today is challenging for any newcomer. You’re either compared to legends like Rakim, KRS-One, and Jay-Z or pinned against other artists looking for that elusive shot at stardom. The only thing that separates predator from prey is skills, and New York based lyrical … [Read more...]
Turkish Superstars Rock the Hiro
Painted On Water, the duo of star Turkish performers, whose current self-titled album project by the vocalist Sertab Erener and composer/guitarist Demir Demirkan, recently performed at the Hiro Ballroom in New York City. A highlight of their show, “Love” features a powerfully haunting and … [Read more...]
Chatmonchy’s Maiden Voyage to America
Playing raw, energy-infused melodic rock music, Eriko (guitar and vocals), Akiko (bass), and Kumiko (drums) have been making a buzz all across Japan since their 2005 major label debut. Now, with their latest Oricon chart-topping album “Kokuhaku” (Confession), they're ready to infect North American … [Read more...]
Beyoncé Gives Vegas Something to Remember
Music World Music/Columbia Records released "I AM…YOURS An Intimate Performance At Wynn Las Vegas"-- a concert performance DVD and Live CD that captures a never-before-seen performance from iconic artist, Beyoncé in late November. Filmed at the Encore Theater at Wynn Las Vegas, this extraordinary … [Read more...]