Webster defines tragedy as a “serious drama describing a conflict between the protagonist and a superior force such as destiny with sorrowful conclusions.” Lately, it seems so […]
R.J. Thompson, “Echo Chamber”
It wasn’t long ago we were watching movies like The Breakfast Club and Ferris Bueller. It wasn’t long ago the U.S. had a second British music invasion. […]
Lo Carmen, “Lovers Dreamers Fighters”
Most have heard of the expression, The Apple Don’t Fall Far From The Tree. In 2013, a certain artist moved that expression to an album title releasing a […]
Casey James, “Strip It Down”
What more does this American Idol finalist need to have a wicked new release? Having Tom Hambridge as your producer certainly helps. Having Delbert McClinton and Bonnie […]
Marlena Rocks, “Traces”
In 1969, the Classics IV released the single, “Traces.” It made it to #2 on Billboard’s Hot 100, and it was BMI’s top 100 songs of the […]
Jim Allchin, “Decisions”
What happens when a computer savvy well-seasoned guitar player teams up with a producer who is a two-time Grammy Award winner?
Greg Wickham, “IF I Left This World”
As parents, we love to tend to our children’s wants and needs. It is what we do. For one recording artist, it was his children who persuaded […]
Elli Perry, Little Thieves
Where there’s a smoking gun, there’s a shot of truth. For Elli Perry, it was the first track of her new release, Little Thieves.
Eight O’Five Jive, Swing Set
Music is a powerful vehicle. It doesn’t take much to move us to that bygone comfort zone. Anytime we feel the need, we pull […]
Keels, “Surrender”
Occasionally, I’m dumbfounded when listening to lyrical melodies. In the midst of creative and artistic thinking, there is more to a song than repeating the same stanza. Recently, […]