bands
Rock n' roll, boy bands, jazz trios, and more; the greats, newbies, and forgotten icons who create our favorite groups.
Blues on Fire
Sometimes the blues will take care of everything and every mood. Sometimes, you need to crank up the volume, turn on the metal, and blend the blues and heavy metal in to something new. No one speaks to the pain I sometimes feel better than Chad Grey of the bands Mudvayne and Hellyeah. Whether its lyrics from Mudvayne or Hellyeah, the lyrics speak to my soul, and his music, along with his soul-piercing words bring me from the dark back to the light. As a songwriter myself, I have taken more inspiration from him than any other person. Just his ability to vocalize his interpretation of the war that resides in a lot of us makes me understand I’m not alone, and that sometimes the darkness in my world is actually an excuse to roll over and look at the stars. A million times thank you for being an external voice and a visualization of the world I call my own. Beneath the skin and broken skull, I see me free from this cage. Don’t forget the motives that burn, and the silent screams of rage. When I fall from where I stand, I soon will start to rise. This defeat you see upon my face, is only a disguise.
By Sadomasochistic_Daddy7 years ago in Beat
Unsung: 90s Male R&B Groups (Part 2)
For those of you who felt we just scratched the surface of looked-over R&B groups from the last article, you are absolutely right. 90s R&B music was such a self-contained world from 1991 to 1996 that many acts experienced true fame and success without breaking into the "mainstream." Besides Troop, A Few Good Men, and Portrait here are some more groups that deserve respect for what they brought to black music.
By Michael Bonner7 years ago in Beat
My First Friday Gig Downtown Honolulu
It was the First Friday I had ever attended. They had already banned drinking in the streets. The location was downtown Hotel Street. This was Hawaii's red-light district once. They opened up clubs, bars, and restaurants again. The streets were packed with party goers. I had one of my nieces and nephews passing out flyers. We had a little spot inside the club, where my other niece, Lela, was selling hotdogs and sushi. The bands lined up were the Winners of the Maitai Rumble, Jahlivity, Trish's band, and my friend’s son was supposed to be the DJ. He was hanging with his girlfriend in the crowd. We were having technical difficulties. The sound guy offered by the club decided to show up late. Someone pulled one of the main chords. I guess it was someone from a previous promotion, who didn't make the club money. So, out of spite, he decided to sabotage the show. Trish Nalei did her thing without the band and without sounds. She started jamming with her ukulele. She managed to keep the people in the club. She saved the show. I appreciate her. The band that came with her was quite mad that time didn't allow them to play.
By Shareen Kaheaku7 years ago in Beat
Should Artists Experiment With Multiple Genres or Keep to One?
We all love certain artists with their individual styles and ways like Imagine Dragons and their powerful and heavy drums, or Twenty-One Pilots with Tyler Joseph's distinct voice, which can be heard immediately within all of their songs. But what would happen if these artists experimented with their definitive genres and styles... what would happen?
By FOUNDRY13 Music7 years ago in Beat
Britpop Battle: Blur vs. Oasis
Hello, and welcome to The Great Debates. Growing up, there have been numerous pop culture competitions. Some were lame in hindsight like Dante's Peak vs. Volcano. Others are so memorable that they're still the subject of argument to this day like Kirk vs. Picard. This new subseries is where I put my two cents in.
By Adam Wallace7 years ago in Beat
Review | 2Cellos in Atlanta
When you try to explain what and who 2Cellos is and are outside of the fandom, you get a lot of puzzled looks. For example, I was having a lunch date with my father-in-law yesterday and when he asked me my plans for the week, I told him about last night’s show.
By Jennifer Gulbrandsen7 years ago in Beat
Root of All Evil
"MONEY MY BEST FRIEND." My artist name is, Firelane. Fist and foremost, I was born and raised in Rialto, Ca, which is in the heart of San Bernardino County. Within San Bernardino County I've seen lots of crimes for money, I've seen a lot of ups and downs in my lifetime, poverty etc. Some crimes escalated to attempted murder/murder over that almighty dollar.
By Francisco Cleveland7 years ago in Beat
Growing Up with the Band
Every generation has their boybands that all the preteens fall in love with. We’ve heard of NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys, and even the Beatles. The Beatles came from Great Britain and paved the way for what's known as the British Invasion. Now, today’s generation has been taken over by yet another band from across the waters: One Direction. The band released their debut song “What Makes You Beautiful,” pushing themselves to the top of all charts around the globe. Over the next six years, not only did they grow up, so did the fans and their music. The band announced their hiatus in 2016, also releasing their last album with a song that sticks out, “History,” which is described as the band's anthem.
By Cassie Lights7 years ago in Beat
