Barking Poets and Anyone Awake Reviewed
February 15, 2025
Barking Poets – The Mess I Made
Empires don’t really get torched like Nero’s Rome. That’d be far too easy on everyone involved and a little too easy to explain to future generations. No, for the most part they burn out gradually, able to give a little less…
If the wish of becoming a performer is truly burning deep down inside you, prepare to do a lot of talking! In fact, there will likely be more talking than singing, acting, juggling, etc. You’ll need it when trying to earn gigs, looking to establish connections, and…
Top 10 Songs by Neil Young: Canadian El Dorado
February 15, 2025
Neil Young is one of the great self-made men of North American rock n’ roll. A man possessing great self-belief, plenty of talent, and non the most radio-friendly voice, he has crafted a musical legacy like few others.
In truth, being a true blue fan of Neil Young…
Top 10 Songs by The Kinks: A Well Respected Band
February 14, 2025
The Kinks were one of the greatest bands of their time but a little too clever for their own good. Sure, they scored hits. Yes, the songwriting of Ray Davies is both praised and imitated. But lesser British rock n’ roll bands made more money and had more success.
Vordermann and Taylor Crawford Reviewed
February 13, 2025
Vordermann – Cloudpiercer
Listen, no kid goes to a music store for the first time, tries out an electric guitar and wonders how to toggle the volume back far down enough so that nobody in the near vicinity is bothered. All rock guitarists are sadists!
And…
Luna Drift and Air Cannon Reviewed
February 13, 2025
Luna Drift – Palms
They only stop making cowboy movies for a couple of years, once every couple of decades. Why? The movie producers are just giving the people a chance to miss their heroes and ask to have them back. By the time those two years are over, enough fan…
Brian Noyes and TheFleok Reviewed
February 13, 2025
Brian Noyes – Dollhouse Man
Where do all the pop songwriters go? If they can swing it, they go to the studio of the big pop stars of the day. They ask if they can write them songs. And if it’s an important writing session, they get paired up with two to six other…
Greybeards - “Out of the Red” Review
February 13, 2025
It’s a simple, nasty thrill that gets all rock musicians started. It’s the thrill of owning the loudest toy on the playground and of being able to let it rumble whenever you want.
But just as the original feeling of delight starts to wear off, that’s also when…
Top 10 Chuck Berry Songs: The Rock n' Roll Rule Book
February 13, 2025
Chuck Berry was the first great songwriter, guitar hero and, to be fair, villain of the Rock n’ Roll Era. And he was happy to play all of those roles. Chuck Berry is one of the greatest artists in rock music history, something that bands like AC/DC or The Beatles…