Rock ‘n’ roll mythology is filled with stories of madness. Most of these tales are less about mental instability and more an example of what happens when fame, fortune and … Continue reading March Madness: Madmen Of The Studio – Brian Wilson and Phil Spector Bring The Crazy To Some Of The Best Pop Recordings Of All Times
Bluegrass and old-time traditional folk or string band music isn’t exactly mainstream these days, but acts like Mumford & Sons, The Avett Brothers, The Band Perry and The Civil Wars … Continue reading There’s Prog Rock and now there’s Newgrass: Punch Brothers, Carolina Chocolate Drops and The Cranberries Take Traditional Music To Untraditional Places
Still not a lot of interesting new music out there, so rather than review some pretty sketchy releases I spent the week checking out the latest player to enter the … Continue reading CBC Jumps On The Digital Music Band(Width)Waggon
I was skeptical. I didn’t think it would be any good. I figured it was a cash grab. I was wrong. Well, it might still be a cash grab, but … Continue reading Van Halen Follows Up 1984 With A Different Kind Of Truth: 28 Years Late, But It Was Worth The Wait
A songwriting legend returns to the studio, while a Internet sensation tries to prove she’s more than a YouTube fluke.
Late in 2011 the buzz started building around 2012 being the ‘year of the reunion’. Both Van Halen and The Beach Boys were rumoured to be getting back together and … Continue reading New Year, Old Artists, New Music – Reunions lead the way so far in 2012.
Perry S called it on this site months and months ago when he suggested Jimmy Fallon is the king of late night. For further proof, check out Fallon’s latest classic … Continue reading Another Jimmy Fallon Perfect Parody – Tebowie
The web is abuzz about the brand new Van Halen single, “Tattoo”. It’s the first song to feature David Lee Roth on vocals since 1996’s single “Me Wise Magic” and … Continue reading Van Halen releases “Tattoo” – What Do You Think?
As 2011 takes its final bow in the coming days, everybody and their brother will have a ‘best-of’ list to share with the world. I don’t put too much stock … Continue reading A Few Last Minute Picks From Perry’s 2011 Playlist
Perhaps it’s the overindulgence of holiday food and drink, or maybe it’s just the stress of mall hopping and the shortening of daylight hours this time of year, but I … Continue reading Perry’s Playlist: The Roots and Amy Winehouse May Have New Albums, But Blue Rodeo, The Black Crowes & Cinderella Will Keep You Warm This Winter
Just like David Lee Roth, James Caann, Kirk Douglas and the late Dinah Shore-ah, for me, this time of year is all about lighting the Menorah. But that doesn’t mean … Continue reading It’s The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year…Unless Your Name Is Beiber or Weiland
Lots of new music out there this week as artists attempt to make their way on to everyone’s holiday wish list. Two releases that caught my eye (and ears) were … Continue reading Nickelback, Chris Cornell and The Rolling Stones Bring A Rockin’ End To Perry Schwartz’s November
