When I was growing up in the 80s at my parents’ house, there were some pretty clearly defined rules in terms of what constituted “real music” and what could even be played. I subconsciously picked up that here were two sides when it came to music: “Real music” and “not real music.” For instance, while no …
The Netflix show, Stranger Things, combines 1980s culture and a modern sensibility that adults and kids today relate to and have latched onto. That’s pretty hard to pull off. So, I thought it would be fun to review Stranger Things and the climax of Season 4, Episode 9 (Eddie’s famous scene) with my 12 year …
In its purest form, music has no boundaries. Our limitations are often found within ourselves and in our inability to think outside the box or to be better than we are. In the new song, “Ego Death (featuring Steve Vai),” progressive ‘instra-metal’ band Polyphia, expands what seems possible and yet grounds us with melodies that are easy to listen to.
Seeing Sunny Day Real Estate perform at the House of Blues was like a precursor to the wonders of heaven. -Amy Ferguson Who is Sunny Day Real Estate? In 1994, guitar rock was dying a quick and unceremonious death, while grunge music was taking off like a rocket, melting away guitar solos and spandex in …
According to recent reports, the Def Leppard / Motley Crue Stadium Tour (with Poison and Joan Jett) is the most profitable concert of 2022, with a gross revenue of $173.5 Million.
When I was growing up in the 80s at my parents’ house, there were some pretty clearly defined rules in terms of what constituted “real music” and what could even be played. I subconsciously picked up that here were two sides when it came to music: “Real music” and “not real music.” For instance, while …
