Hyde is the singer for the Japanese rock band L'Arc~en~Ciel. Hyde keeps his personal information secret. He confirmed his birthdate in an interview for the 2002 March issue of Rockin On Japan. He joined L'Arc~en~Ciel in 1991 after having another band called Jerusalem's Rod where he was the … [Read more...]
Dividing the Night with some Crystal Method
"We're thrilled with our fans' reception of Divided By Night," said Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland of The Crystal Method. "We've always done our own thing, making music that we love and we know our fans love." After their album Legion of Boom was released, Ken Jordan and Scott Kirkland (a.k.a. … [Read more...]
Franz Ferdinand Bring Their Glasgow Swagger to Roseland
All the photos in this gallery are from Franz Ferdinand's dazzling performance at New York City's famed Roseland Ballroom on Thursday, May 7th, 2009. No pictures or material may be reproduced without written consent from the owner. Photos by Sam Frank **Click on any picture below to initiate … [Read more...]
The Faces of Chester French
"When I first heard Chester French, I felt like I had stumbled upon two geniuses," says Pharrell Williams, who signed the duo to Star Trak / Interscope records in the Spring of 2007. (pull)"It's been a long time since I've heard a project teeming with this sort of musicality and originality," he … [Read more...]
Turkish Superstars Expanding like the Universe
Painted on Water is the title of both the band and the ambitious new recording project featuring Sertab Erener, one of the most eminent voices in Turkish pop music, and Turkish rock star, Demir Demirkan, her producer, arranger and songwriting partner. The album, with lyrics in English, combines … [Read more...]
Lounging with Reni Lane
In a clear, alluring voice that pulls you into the driving beat, Reni Lane sings,“There's a time, there's a place for us…” It is a fitting beginning to her debut album, and a strong step into the ring by a heavyweight pop contender, a musical powerhouse, whose time is now. Powerhouse? (pull)With her … [Read more...]