Adele took the world by storm last month when she released her new single “Hello,” and immediately broke records when it became the first song to sell 1 million digital downloads during release week in the U.S. The song also went #1 in no less than 28 countries. And rightfully so; it’s a great song. … Continue reading Someone did a metal cover of Adele’s ‘Hello’… and it’s kind of great →

Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin delivered a spirited cover of Bob Dylan’s “Rainy Day Women #12 & 35” on the fifth night of what they’ve dubbed “The Hanukkah Sessions”. The pair have been posting the cover videos on the Foo Fighters’ YouTube channel to celebrate the music of Jewish artists. You can hear the duo’s … Continue reading Watch Dave Grohl and Greg Kurstin Cover Bob Dylan in ‘The Hanukkah Sessions’ →

50 years after the release of The Band’s iconic sophomore, self-titled album, Robbie Robertson is preparing for the release of a new solo record, due out September 20th via UMe. The 13-track self-produced Sinematic is Robertson’s sixth solo effort. This week Roberston released the first single and opening track, a riveting duet with Van Morrison … Continue reading Listen: Robbie Robertson Releases New Song Featuring Van Morrison, Prepares for Sixth Solo Album →

Paul McCartney has released a new single from his forthcoming album Egypt Station. The brand new song is accompanied by an illustrated lyric video. Hear and watch it in the video player below. “Fuh You” is also available now on all digital and streaming platforms. Sharing a title with one of Paul’s own paintings, Egypt … Continue reading Hear Paul McCartney’s Brand New Song ‘Fuh You’ →

Undoubtedly his most popular segment, James Corden’s Carpool Karaoke became a viral sensation not long after the comedian took over hosting the Late Late Show in 2015. Guests such as Adele, Rod Stewart (watch it here) and Red Hot Chili Peppers have appeared in the segment. Now the segment is launching as its own spin-off … Continue reading Watch Metallica in the New Trailer for Carpool Karaoke →

Lady Gaga – Forgetful Super Bowl Performance First, I want to say that I am a big fan of Lady Gaga.  I’m sure many agree she has real talent.  She’s a good songwriter, has a great voice, knows how to speak to an audience, and beyond all that, is a very authentic good person with … Continue reading Rap’s Rant: Lady Gaga Super Bowl – Eric Clapton Tour – Two Missed Opportunities →

The Mariah Carey flap is important to note.  Not because it will do Mariah any great harm, but because it speaks to the level we have allowed ourselves to sink in regards to the enjoyment of live music entertainment, and especially on big television shows like, Dick Clark’s New Years Rockin’ Eve, The Grammy Awards … Continue reading Mariah Carey Flap—The Power of Live vs. Fake/Live Performance →

The band Disturbed is something you might, at first, not expect to read about in these pages.  Disturbed is not classic rock per se, but in their unique way they have managed to perfect a classic sound, which has always distinguished them from normal metal fare.  In some ways they remind me of a modern … Continue reading Disturbed: Defying Genre →

Hi Everyone, It’s Holiday time again and these are some of my favorite 2015 music CDs and DVDs that I recommend as great stocking stuffers, even to stick in your own stocking!  😉 These choices are in no particular order just music and videos that I feel are very special and worthy of your music … Continue reading Great Music Gift Ideas For The Holidays →