‘Songs from the Hole’: The story behind JJ’88’s documentary and visual album
Songs from the Hole. Before the song starts, protagonist and producer James “JJ’88” Jacobs describes meditating on his and others’ redemption while incarcerated and in solitary confinement.’/> The visual album and documentary Songs from the Hole tells the story of James Jacobs, the hip-hop artist JJ’88, as he reflects on his coming-of-age within California’s state […]
Morrissey cancels Valencia concert after being left in ‘catatonic state’ by city noise
After latest concert cancellation, singer also describes Valencia hotel as ‘indescribable hell’ that will require ‘one year to recover’ from British singer Morrissey has cancelled a concert in Valencia after being left sleep-deprived during the city’s notoriously noisy Las Fallas festival. A statement on his website said: “Having travelled for two days by road, Morrissey […]
Clint Black Gets New Hall of Fame Exhibit. Will He Finally Be Inducted Too?
On Wednesday (3-11), the Country Music Hall of Fame announced that Black will be receiving his own personalized exhibit called “Clint Black: The Hard Way On Purpose.” It will include pieces of Clint Black memorabilia. It comes very deserved for Clint Black. On Wednesday (3-11), the Country Music Hall of Fame announced that Black will […]
Bill Orcutt – Music in Continuous Motion
Bill Orcutt follows up the celebrated “Music for Four Guitars” with “Music in Continuous Motion,” his second studio album for four guitars. If anything, Music in Continuous Motion is a more enjoyable album, with soulful compositions working alongside the gnarlier playing. A fully realised and finely honed set by a master of experimental guitar, this […]
How do these grab you, darlin’? Nancy Sinatra’s 20 best songs – ranked!
Sixty years after the release of her debut album, Boots, we celebrate her finest tracks – from Bond themes to LSD anthems Before she sang a Bond theme, Nancy Sinatra had recorded a parody of one: twanging guitar, John-Barry-mocking brass and all. The great lyrics – “He’s never caught a spy I’m told / He’s […]
How gen Z women are conquering country music: ‘Fans are speaking louder than gatekeepers’
This month, Ella Langley and Megan Moroney became the first pair of women in country music to top both the US albums and singles charts Country radio still has a gender parity problem. That hasn’t stopped Ella Langley and Megan Moroney from achieving historic success. Last week, Langley and Moroney became the first two women […]
Bruce Springsteen, Kate Moss and Johnny Depp to appear on all-star Shane MacGowan tribute album
Irish artists, British indie legends and US stars such as Tom Waits also contribute, with Springsteen writing essay about the ‘bottomless humanity’ of the late Pogues frontman Bruce Springsteen has written an essay celebrating the “flashing, alive and historically rich” songwriting of the late Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan, as an all-star covers album is announced […]
Driver Who Killed Dixie Chicks Founding Member Sentenced to 15 Years
Founding member of The Dixie Chicks and well-regarded bass player Laura Lynch died in a car accident in Texas on December 22nd, 2023. Lynch founded The Dixie Chicks with multi-instrumentalist sisters Martie and Emily Erwin. She also had an issue with her hearing. She did an interview with Cmt I believe it was many years […]
The unbelievable life of Leo Sayer! The songs, the sex, being swindled – and a spooky phone call from Elvis
He lit up the 1970s with a string of hits, before falling out of the public eye. But was any man ever more connected? He discusses extraordinary encounters with Muhammad Ali and Keith Moon – and why he stormed out of Big Brother Leo Sayer has stories. Boy, does he have stories! Muhammad Ali? Stories. […]
The Black Crowes: A Pound of Feathers review | Stevie Chick’s album of the week
(Silver Arrow)With Keef-style riffs and full-blooded commitment to the bit, resurgent brothers Chris and Rich Robinson resurrect the rocker lifestyle of eras past Time is not linear for Chris and Rich Robinson. When their group the Black Crowes first surfaced in the late 80s, music was deep into one of its magical transitional eras, technological […]