Best Fifteen Bands Who Have Y In Their Names

A fellow music enthusiast just borrowed a CD that I encouraged him to hear, figuring he would appreciate the style mixing several genres. I was disappointed when he returned the album, What For by Toro Y Moi, admitting that he found it too inaccessible. What bewildered me more, though, was his second remark.

The Ten Best Albums From 1989, The Last Year Of Vinyl Recordings Before Recent Revival

An earthquake postponed the World Series between the Oakland Athletics and San Francisco Giants. The primary access to the Internet came through something called dial-up, and the main phone contacts were made via land line. That year, which was 1989, also marked the last time a popular record company made its last vinyl edition.

These Great Apology Songs Have Nothing To Be Sorry About

For some reason missed an episode of one of my favorite music programs, Sound Opinions from National Public Radio. Fortunately, I was able to revisit the show via the Internet but, after listening to it, I can say that I am literally sorry for not hearing it live. Sorry was indeed the theme of the episode where the hosts, Chicago music journalists Greg Kot of the Tribune and Jim DeRogatis of the Sun Times, discussed the best apology songs in rock history.

The Best Songs With Only Four Letters In The Title

The local classic rock station kicks off the noon lunch hour each weekday by playing songs that are connected in some way, such as sharing a word in their titles or featuring a common theme. A recent show grouped a set of songs that all had just four letters in their titles, even though the disc jockey quickly discounted the smash hit by the Village People because its title was an acronym. Lola by the Kinks immediately came to mind, but the station played three others before it got to that one…

Which One Needs Higher Preference – A Microphone or a Voice Amplifier?

Understanding and communication play a very important role in a person’s well-being. Everyone has feelings, expressions, and needs that they wish to convey others and share with all others around them. It is a terrible feeling to not be able to express oneself or let others know how they feel in an effective manner.

Popular Guitars: Fender

There are plenty of guitars on the market today; they come in all shapes and sizes. What makes a guitar popular though? Sometimes it’s just all in the name.

Famous Guitars: Gibson

Few guitars are as famous as the Gibson. Why? And did you know the Gibson company does more than just guitars?

Seven Ideas For Disguises Suggested By Morrissey And The Smiths

Fans of the Smiths are delighted that their record company is offering a new reissued vinyl edition of one of the band’s best songs, the title track from The Queen Is Dead album. However, the band’s lyricist and lead vocalist, who is known mainly by his last name of Morrissey, has expressed some disfavor about the new record. Morrissey recently criticized the company’s decision to limit the new record to one per customer, according to a June 20, 2017 nme.com article by Luke Morgan Britton.

10 Ways to Generate More Buzz for Your Music

Every musician wants to generate more buzz for their music. But with hundreds and thousands of options available, where do you even start? In this article, you’ll learn about 10 simple ways to get people listening to and talking about your music.

5 Things You Need to Learn Electric Guitar

Thinking of learning electric guitar? Here are five things you want to have to do it.

Eight Classic Rock Songs That Feature A Banjo

While attending a ball game recently, I had a minor disagreement with a fellow spectator. Our difference did not arise from a controversial managerial move or an umpire’s blown call, as one would expect at a baseball game. The classic hit “Lola” by the Kinks came across the loudspeaker between innings, and I made a comment to my daughter that I should learn to play the banjo part in that song.

3 Reasons Why Guitarists Give Up Before Reaching Their Musical Goals

Becoming a great guitar player and reaching your musical goals requires dedication and perseverance in the face of challenges. Guitar players who don’t reach their musical goals give in to their frustrations and quit before they make any major breakthroughs. Don’t end up like them!

Alice Cooper Songs Provide Plenty of Potential Names For Pet Snakes

A dear friend from my childhood recently informed that he just crossed off his bucket list an item that brought back a lot of memories from our teenage years. Nearly thirty years ago on the way home from an Alice Cooper concert in Cincinnati, he told me that he one day wanted to have a pet snake like the boa constrictor that had just shared the stage with our favorite rock star. My friend now three decades later had sent me a photo of the serpent he planned to purchase, and he…

Well-Known Songs That Were Inspired By News Articles

Songs these days rarely make the headlines, even when they hit the very top of the charts. For example, you might have to dig deep into the newspaper to find the title of even the current number one single, “Despacito” by Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber. Conversely, many classic songs owe their very creations to headlines of newspaper articles, including one from an album by The Beatles that is celebrating its fiftieth anniversary this summer.

Memorable Albums Turning Fifty In The Shadow Of Sgt Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band

Much hype has surrounded the fiftieth anniversary of the release of Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band, the album by The Beatles that is still considered one of the best records in rock history. While the classic does warrant some of the attention it is getting, it has unjustifiably overshadowed too many other albums that are also turning fifty this year.