Although some claim rock is losing its mainstream popularity, there is no doubt that some rock songs will remain immortal. And there are too many reasons for that. They’re full of energy, they have great melodies and chord progressions, the warmth of analog recording equipment, and so on. In this article, we’ll be looking specifically …
A guitarist that needs no introduction, Jimi Hendrix and his prolific career revolutionized Rock and Roll with an electric and soulful sound, one that for many, dethroned Eric Clapton as the “god” of the electric guitar. Undoubtedly influenced by the blues, Hendrix paid homage to his heroes and referential figures, Muddy Waters, B.B King, Robert …
Rock & Roll has been credited as a cultural phenomenon that gave voice to outsiders. Now picture the impact it had when The Runaways popped out of nowhere singing about school days and an extreme lifestyle. Nowadays women in rock are a standard, but it wasn’t always like that, The runaways were frowned upon by …
Life isn’t always easy for musicians, but where you live can help immensely when it comes to that elusive “big break” everyone’s looking for. Different cities are ideal not only for different types of music, but they can also provide better opportunities or lower costs of living compared to others. Here are the twelve best …
Often enough it all starts with a spark of inspiration, a humble acoustic six string in a corner, and an intimate session that connects the mind, heart, and soul to something beautiful and compelling. So is the case for Bob Dylan, perhaps the best example of someone who shaped music and rock through folk, and …
A gift is a sign of attention that can brighten someone’s day and put a smile on their face at any time of the year, day or night. It doesn’t have to be big, expensive, or exclusive. The key to a quality gift is to know the person we plan to surprise well, to know …
An acoustic guitar, in the right hands, is a tool of expression that no synthesizer or electronic instrument can quite replicate. It gives a voice to emotion and sets the scene for words to come to life in melody. From Johnny Cash protesting and explaining his alias to Nick Drake’s wanderlust in Pink Moon, there’s …
You might be wondering why you see signs in music stores forbidding the song Stairway to Heaven by Led Zepplin. Many guitarists are left scratching their heads wondering how such a legendary tune could ever be known as the forbidden riff. So let’s answer the age old question. Why is Stairway to Heaven banned in …
Singing karaoke is one of the most awesome and fun things to do whether alone or with friends but many people find themselves shy, nervous, or intimidated. It doesn’t have to be this way and it isn’t difficult at all if you choose the right song for your voice and occasion. Most importantly you should …
Imagine you’ve had a long day and just got home, sat on your favorite chair and started staring at the horizon onto the sunset, what genre are you listening to? If your answer wasn’t R&B, you need this article more than it needs you. The beauty of R&B is that it leaves space to combine …