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Is Spotify Killing the Music Industry?
By JOHN DALY The music industry has changed radically over the years. Of course, a lot of this comes down to digitalization. Once upon a time, if you wanted a band’s new album, you would […]
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James Taylor and Veteran Songwriters Win Big at 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards
Taylor Makes Acceptance Speech from Ski Lift By JOHN DALY Veteran songwriters took the spotlight at the 63rd annual GRAMMY Awards on Sunday as James Taylor, Chick Corea and Dolly Parton were among the big […]
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James Taylor and Veteran Songwriters Win Big at 63rd Annual GRAMMY Awards
Taylor Makes Acceptance Speech from Ski Lift By JOHN DALY Veteran songwriters took the spotlight at the 63rd annual GRAMMY Awards on Sunday as James Taylor, Chick Corea and Dolly Parton were among the big […]
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Wave Of Love Festival, a Massive Global Music Event, Set for September 18
Concert to ‘Circumnavigate’ The Earth By JOHN DALY The Wave Of Love Festival, a massive, global 24-hour live music event, will take place on September 18, 2021. Viewers will not have to leave their homes […]
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Guy Clark Doc ‘Without Getting Killed or Caught’ Gives Unique Insight into Life of Legendary Texas Songwriter
By AVA LIVERSIDGE Without Getting Killed or Caught gives unique insight into the legendary life, love, and art of Texan songwriting denizen Guy Clark, memorializing his mainstay in the classic country catalogue and American aural history. […]
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Ben Conley Wears Pain in the Rain with 1-Minute Track ‘Thanks For Something’
By JOHN DALY Los Angeles-based punk rocker Ben Conley is appreciative for the little things in life. Like a breakup. Even though it was a painful one, Conley took the twisted wreckage and made a […]
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Dan MacIntosh Review: UB40 Rerelease ‘Signing Off’ Rings More True Today
By DAN MACINTOSH UB40 has just rereleased its debut album, which is ironically titled Signing Off. It’s ironic because when Signing Off was originally released in 1980, this was the sound of a new band just […]
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Video Premiere: The DoGs of Detroit Dig the Beach with New Release ‘Under The Coast’
By JOHN DALY The DoGs have released the ripping new track “Under The Coast,” accompanied by a killer video directed by Frank Meyer blending hot surf action with rebel Rock ‘N’ Roll. “Under The Coast” […]
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Video Premiere: The DoGs of Detroit Dig the Beach with New Release ‘Under The Coast’
By JOHN DALY The DoGs have released the ripping new track “Under The Coast,” accompanied by a killer video directed by Frank Meyer blending hot surf action with rebel Rock ‘N’ Roll. “Under The Coast” […]
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Review: Matt Jaffe Hits his Stride with New Album ‘Undertoad’
By PATRICK O’HEFFERNAN Matt Jaffe has hit his stride with his latest album, Undertoad. I have been following Jaffe since he was 14 and playing hugely good guitar at a house concert series in Northern […]
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Review: Danny Kroha Album ‘Detroit Blues’ Gives Listeners a Lesson in Legacy
By AVA LIVERSIDGE There are a lot of musicians in our contemporary age that slap a moment of steel slide guitar on their record and call it “blues-inspired,” maybe even the blues. Danny Kroha’s Detroit […]
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How Will You Know What Type Of Cajon Is Perfect For Your Style?
By JOHN DALY A Cajon drum or a box drum is one that has become fairly popular in recent years due to acoustic and coffeehouse-style shows. The Cajon drum offers a great range of sounds […]
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Patrick Ames Captures the Textures of His R & B Youth with ‘Rubber & Glue’
By JOHN DALY Patrick Ames has an uncanny knack for seizing the sentiment of the day, and with his newest single, “Rubber & Glue” the singer-songwriter fondly captures the textures youth. “We were kids in […]
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Great Smile, Great Performance: How to Choose Braces as a Singer
By JOHN DALY When it comes to pursuing a career as a singer, the idea of anything inside your mouth for one reason or another can be a terrifying prospect. After all, many people find […]
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How to Easily Distribute Tickets for an Event of Yours
Ticket Distribution for Online Zoom Events Heats up Sales By JOHN DALY Ticket distribution has become very easy, especially with the rise of social media and digital platforms. Before online ticket distribution, people had to […]
Live Reviews
Review: Weezer Album ‘OK Human’ Strings Us Along with New Classical Sound
By AVA LIVERSIDGE Weezer just released a record, OK Human, and Rivers Cuomo is lonely. This is not a watery depressive state; this is not an Astral Weeks lonesome yearning, not even a Pinkerton state […]
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Alice Cooper Celebrates Birthday with Release of ‘Social Debris’
By JOHN DALY Alice Cooper celebrates his birthday today with the release of the single “Social Debris” from his upcoming studio album Detroit Stories. Cooper has decided to offer “Social Debris” as free download for […]
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David Bowie Celebrated by Music Stars During Mike Garson’s Inventive Livestream
By DONNA BALANCIA Mike Garson’s A Bowie Celebration never fails to amaze but this time around, the show has proven it has a new home in the virtual arena. It’s difficult to imagine Bowie is […]
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Review: Karen Elson Replicates Renowned Renditions for ‘Radio Redhead’
By AVA LIVERSIDGE Creatives are doing what they do best during quarantine: getting creative, and supermodel turned gothic Americana singer-songwriter Karen Elson is no exception. On her new EP Radio Redhead Vol. 1, Elson shares […]
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Video: Sluka Takes a Colorful Approach to Cover ‘Iko Iko’
By JOHN DALY It’s never a dull moment for Sluka. The band which takes the last name of founder and frontman Christopher Sluka, has released an inspiring new take on “Iko Iko,” and it’s colorful […]
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Guards Partners with Maison Kitsune on Energetic Track ‘Life is a War’
By AVA LIVERSIDGE After individual Guards members found themselves in a series of high-profile rendezvous including collaborations with Lana Del Rey, Tame Impala, the Arctic Monkeys, and Strokes member Nick Valensi, Guards have come back […]
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Idiot Grins do Louvin Brothers Proud with New Album ‘Thoughts & Prayers’
By JOHN DALY Oakland band Idiot Grins do the Louvin Brothers proud with the new album Thoughts & Prayers. The band’s new album Thoughts & Prayers is a covers release of the Louvin Brothers’ 1959 […]
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OK Cowgirl Shakes the Ground With Indie-Pop Track ‘Get Gone’
By AVA LIVERSIDGE Frontwoman Leah Lavigne’s OK Cowgirl makes their ethereal indie-rock debut with single “Get Gone.” As reflected upon in OK Cowgirl’s exclusive American Songwriter interview, the band pays tribute to their Detroit, now […]
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Review: Patrick Ames Honors a Range of ‘Essential Workers’ with Latest Single
By JOHN DALY Patrick Ames shows his latest passion in a new song he just released called “Essential Workers,” in tribute the most selfless among us. Ames is the first to admit he always placed […]
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Review: LA Band Starveya Gets Five Stars for Heavenly Single ‘Let You In’
By JOHN DALY Los Angeles-based psychedelic indie rock band Starveya captures hearts with its latest single, the gorgeous “Let You In.” It’s rewarding to find music that resonates, and with “Let You In,” Starveya takes […]
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Jesika von Rabbit, Thumpasaurus, Afrolicious Perform Virtually at Joshua Tree Music Fest
By AVA LIVERSIDGE Jesika von Rabbit has never shied away from outlandish expression or an exuberant piece of performance art, so it is no surprise that she has taken on the daunting challenge of energizing […]