In The Sun: The Resonance of Nirvana’s ‘MTV Unplugged’ 25 Years Later
All in all is all we are At the three minute and 24 seconds mark of Nirvana performing “All Apologies” on MTV Unplugged, Kurt Cobain slowly raises his right hand and rubs his chin. His eyes are sealed shut and his expression is pensive as if he’s reflecting deeply. At...
Alex Levine of The Gaslight Anthem: The VIP Idle Hand Collective Experience
Boomboxes and barbershops, shredding and shearing The east coast festival circuit was certainly plentiful this past season — a balanced mix of seasoned veterans like Boston Calling with new creations like Asbury Park’s Sea.Hear.Now stepping on to the scene. As I...
What Happens When You Write Down Your 10 Favorite Songs
Doing whatever it takes in the November rain. Just try it I’m driving my son to hockey on a rainy Sunday afternoon. We are listening to his pump-up playlist by request and as we wait at a red light he asks me, “Dad, what is your single favorite song in the world?” I’m...
Getting Entertained with Pretty Vicious
Frontman Brad Griffiths takes us inside the band’s new record “Cause the music is my one release” Merthyr rockers, Pretty Vicious have been a band for four years now. After one year, they found themselves in a prominent spot on the Glastonbury stage. In year two,...
Behind the Lens: Pearl Jam Fenway Park 18
Sometimes, just Release the shutter in Low Light! Please read Jeff Gorra‘s “The Ripple Effect of Pearl Jam’s Home/Away Shows” as a companion to this “Behind the Lens”. My main goal with this Artist Waves column has always been to try to bring you, the reader, on the...
Watching The River with Pete RG
My Journey to ‘Whatever We Want, Whenever We Want’ by: Pete RG Critically-acclaimed Indie Rocker Pete RG is known for bringing fans on a musical voyage that traverses genres, styles and influences to create a sound that is uniquely his own. Since serving as the lead...
Tom Morello: The Atlas Underground in 10 Stunning Lyrics
Photo by: Noah Belman Test the chains, gnaw the screws, we are many, they are few “The goal was a very lofty one and it was to forge a sonic conspiracy of diverse artist to shape a new genre of rock n’ roll.” Enter The Atlas Underground — Tom Morello’s new solo...
The Joy Formidable: The Thrill of Touring With Foo Fighters
Soundcheck at Safeco Field/ The Joy Formidable with Foo Fighters. Photo by: Timothy Hiatt From beyond the AAARTH, thank you, Foo Fighters 2018 has been quite a busy year for both Foo Fighters and The Joy Formidable. In addition to Dave Grohl’s jaw-dropping, 23 minute...
Nick Marra: The Art of Creating Real Life Sculptures
Chris Cornell at MoPop, Jaws, Breaking Bad and more in bronze and silicone On October 7th, the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle held a special unveiling ceremony of the new Chris Cornell life-sized bronze statue — commissioned and donated by Vicky Cornell. At the...
I Am The Moment With Joseph Arthur
“Art is something bigger than the person doing it. Art is something that happens to you.” I often say, the content we create at Artist Waves is more like a painting to be hung on the wall as opposed to pushing a narrative. On September 19th, I ventured over to...
Reel Big Fish: The Inspiration Behind Our First New Studio LP in 6 Years
Featuring frontman, Aaron Barrett I have an unhealthy obsession with my dog Walter and I started singing little songs to him about how cute he was. Then I realized I had written some pretty catchy songs. So I changed all the lyrics because I didn’t think anybody would...
Matt Lambert: Behind the Lens of Three Favorite Photos of Mine
The stories behind classic shots of Thursday, The Urge, Dashboard Confessional and more. With Boston Photographer, Matt Lambert. My journey into photography started at a young age. My father worked for Polaroid corporation as a machine operator, so I often had access...
Rob Bleetstein: My Journey and Career in Radio
From KHIP to the Grateful Dead Channel to voice the voice of Pearl Jam Radio You’re fresh off the high that is the Pearl Jam live experience. Perhaps its was attending this past August’s Home and Away shows. Or maybe, your summer vacation included touring Europe so...
Behind the Lens: Easy Street Records
A Look at Seattle’s Famous Record Shop Easy Street Records If asked to make a list of favorite places I’d go out of my way to visit again and again, it would be a super short list. Easy Street Records is one of those rare places that makes the list. It’s always on my...
Aldous Collins: Inside My Art of Oceans and Music
From the canvas to the microphone with South Shore artist, Aldous Collins My Background: I came into art later in life. After years of snowboarding out west and kind of floating around, I decided it was time to finish my schooling. I had no idea what would interest me...
The Spirit of the Mad Love Music Festival
Mad love all around HINGHAM, MA: For the fourth year in a row, South Shore Conservatory (SCC) will be holding the Mad Love Music Festival at the Jane Carr Amphitheater on Sunday, October 7. The Mad Love Music Festival has turned into an ongoing, special tradition...
Adam Schefter: How Music Has Influenced My Life and Career
Billy Joel to Train to ‘The Man I Never Met’, with ESPN’s Adam Schefter Chances are you saw Adam Schefter this past Sunday morning on ESPN, providing some inside knowledge on the coming week four games — confirming Cardinal’s WR Larry Fitzgerald would play, detailing...
Matt Nathanson: Writing From the Heart
Way way back, how it used to be, is a long distance runner. It’s Different Beds. It’s Mine At Artist Waves, we don’t typically recycle any content. Being a voice of the artist platform, 99.9% of our features is original — done by one of our artists or in collaboration...
Checking in with Jagwar Twin
Inside the “feel” of his new record ‘Subject To Flooding’ Fear. Be.Feel.I am human.Remember you’re alive. Those are just some of the tattooed messages on the body of Roy English. It’s fair to say they are also subtle foundations within English’s new endeavor under the...
The Art of Sea.Hear.Now — Asbury Park’s Incredible New Festival
Interview with co-founder, Danny Clinch. A weekend of great music, art and surf How does one build a festival? It certainly contains hours upon hours of manually constructing the obvious items like stages, security gates and lounge areas, but before that, it all...
Live From Cape Cod’s Nauset Beach — It’s CCRB Fest
Photos Featuring: G.Love, Citizen Cope, Ron Artis II & Ripe September 15th, Nauset Beach, Orleans, MA: Hello, and welcome to the first annual Cape Cod Roots and Blues Festival. Curated by G.Love, this homegrown bill featured extraordinary live performers of raw...
Behind the Lens: Tour Forecast Advisory!
Heavy Rainier Fog Rolling in with Alice in Chains! It’s a Monday in Tulsa, Oklahoma. No where near Mt. Rainier, but that’s where we caught up with Alice in Chains on tour supporting the August 2018 release of their newest album, “Rainier Fog”. We arrived a...
Taking Good Care with The Revivalists
Interview: frontman David Shaw, takes us inside the relentless spirit of the band’s new record Photo by: Zackery Michael “It’s a brand new world, I got a brand new heart and everyday I make a brand new start.” New Orleans based rock band, The Revivalists, have just...
Watch: Weakened Friends Perform “Blue Again” at an Abandoned Brewery
‘Stepping into that space was absolutely surreal’ ~ Live From Nowhere Portland, ME based, Weakened Friends, are the latest group to be featured on the very unique — Live From Nowhere. Indie-Rock trio a stripped-down version of their new single, “Blue Again”. The group...
The Ripple Effect of Pearl Jam’s Home/Away Shows
Don’t it make you smile Photo by: Michael Young ~Aye Davanita~ Good Evening. There are many highs to the experience that is a Pearl Jam show. It’s unspoken — everything is checked at the door and you’re ready to release. Suddenly, the aisles fill to capacity. Your...
The Art of Lenny Kravitz’s ‘Raise Vibration’ Translated to Stunning Photos
Featuring the images of Mathieu Bitton Lenny Kravitz personifies the word “artist” to the fullest. Sonically, spiritually, visually, creatively, Kravitz leverages every corner of the word. The music of course, serves as the foundation for it all, but Kravitz...
The Passion of Citizen Cope
Interview: floating down a stream of songs, meaning and moments with Citizen Cope Photo by: Ann-Marie Rollo “They’ll take you down by the river…” The opening line to the first new song Citizen Cope has introduced us to since 2012’s One Lovely Day. It’s a powerful...
Inside the Mission of Girls Rock Boston
Saying “I ROCK” with co-founder, Hilken Mancini We are all given this opportunity at some point in our lives- to look at status quo and say “No Thanks.” Often, to help bring awareness to the discussion of music education for our youth on a global level, (something I...
See You at Fenway Park
Pearl Jam the Away Shows We’ll be at both Wishlist pre-parties with a AW giveaway gift bag, AW photographer Michael Young will be snapping from the pit, and check out our twitter and Instagram for some exciting updates. One of the most inspiring bands on the planet...
Papadosio: The Satisfied Excess of ‘Content Coma’
By: vocalist, guitarist Anthony Thogmartin Photo by: Stephen Olker The exploratory and progressive rock band, Papadosio recently announced the release of their next full length album, Content Coma, due out on September 7th. For the first time in their career, the...
Alexandre Alonso: Inside My Art of Architecture and Oil Painting
With a side of rock n’ roll, by: Lisbon’s Alexandre Alonso My Background: I am based in Lisbon, Portugal. I got my architecture degree back in 2001, a masters degree in large scale architecture in Barcelona in 2003, and consequently worked as an architect for 13...
The Groundswell of the Levitate Music Festival
From a small surf shop to Trey Anastasio headlining to opening your own venue, with Founder/Owner Dan Hassett Photo by: Adam Straughn Imagine this…at 17-years-old, you start working at your local surf shop. The owner quickly becomes your mentor and is someone highly...
Behind the Lens: Pearl Jam at MoPop
Inside Seattle’s Museum of Modern Pop Culture’s Newest Exhibit Tribute to the late Andy Wood of Mother Love Bone PEARL JAM: Home and Away Exhibit Join us as we get an exclusive look inside MoPop’s, Seattle’s Museum of Modern Pop Culture’s newest exhibit. The exhibit...
Behind the Lens: Slayer’s Farewell Tour
Slayer Hits OKC’s Zoo Amphitheater with Anthrax & Lamb of God Founding member of Slayer, Vocalist and Bassist Tom Araya — Photo:Michael Young Scroll through the pages of Artist Waves you’ll soon figure out that we try to tell stories behind the art. For me that’s...
Behind the Lens: SPF30 — Mudhoney
We head to Seattle for SubPop Records 30th Anniversary Mudhoney Headlining SubPop’s 30th Annivarsary Party at West Seattle’s Alki Beach August 11, 2018 — Seattle, Washington A celebration 30 years in the making! We take you to SPF30 (Sub Pop Festival 30) Sub Pop...
August 18th and 20th in Pearl Jam and Chicago Cubs History
A look back in anticipation of the Away Shows Photo by: Michael Young Tomorrow and Monday, Pearl Jam return to the ivy-clad landmark that is Wrigley Field — for the first time since the Chicago Cubs won the world series in an epic seven game battle during the fall of...
Striking a Chord with Tonic
Interview: Emerson Hart; on personal songwriting, the origins of “If You Could Only See”, and the next chapter for Tonic “I always have to write from a place that’s a real thing — it’s something I’ve lived through or have seen somebody else live through. It’s more...
Artists Share The Thrill of Being A Part of LOVELOUD 2018
Featuring: Grace VanderWaal, Cameron Esposito and A.W. ‘The festival was a great way to make everyone feel loved and supported’ Dan Reynolds / Grace VanderWaal at LOVELOUD It’s been quite a remarkable summer for Imagine Dragons; a 42-date/ two-month-long North...
A Solo Summer Adventure with Foo Fighters at Madison Square Garden
Summertime and the livin’s easy July is my favorite time of the year, specifically July 17th. It’s my wife’s birthday and aside from my two delicious chocolate labs she’s my favorite living thing on the planet. I genuinely enjoy celebrating her day. It’s also the...
Halestorm’s ‘Vicious’ in 10 Stunning Lyrics
Satisfied to drive in my own lane Photo by: Jimmy Fontaine It’s only the beginning of it all Vicious, adjective:a : dangerously aggressive b : marked by violence or ferocity When you first think of the word “vicious” and then get a glimpse of the great album cover for...
And Now The Starting Lineup For Pearl Jam at Safeco Field
Welcome to The Home Shows Original artwork by: Carlos Vargas Good Evening. Welcome to Safeco Field where tonight and (Friday the 10th) Seattle’s own, Pearl Jam, will rock two legendary home shows on the diamond. Over the past seven months, Pearl Jam has banded...
Inside the ‘Mixed Reality’ of Gin Blossoms
Interview: with frontman, Robin Wilson. Talking — all the dimensions of the band’s new record Photo by: Philmonjaro The reality for Gin Blossoms is that 2018 marks over thirty years since the band first formed in their hometown of Tempe, AZ. Recently, they had some...
My Hometown: How Richmond, VA Shaped Spooky Cool
By: frontman, Zac Hryciak Where It All Began: We all have a musical background before this project, official or not. Lee was in the Jazz program at VCU and he and I have been working together for about a decade now. Sean joined our previous band not too long after it...
LOVELOUD Festival in 10 Stunning Photos
Dan Reynolds blazes a trail, an official proclamation declaring July 28th LOVELOUD Day from Governor Gary Herbert & 1 million dollars raised Jerod Harris / Getty Images for LOVELOUD Salt Lake City, UtahRice-Eccles Stadium Sold-Out LOVELOUD Festival Powered By...
Miles Tsang: Inside My Art — How Passion & Hustle Led to Becoming a Poster Artist
From illustrating to screen printing with Toronto-Based artist, Miles Tsang My Background: I am a Canadian-born person of Hong Kong Chinese descent, both of my parents are creative types, so I’ve been appreciating and making art for as long as I can remember. My style...
Natasha Moustache: Behind the Lens of Three Favorite Photos of Mine
The stories behind classic shots of Amanda Palmer, Sia and more. With Boston Photographer, Natasha Moustache. Nathasha Moustache locks hands with Tim McGraw. Photo by: John A Russell Photographer: Nathasha MoustacheFrom: Boston, MAWhere you can find me: Web:...
How Justin Timberlake Inspired My Art
By singer, songwriter: Cristina F My Inspiration : Justin Timberlake Whenever someone asks me what artists inspire me, my immediate response is always Justin Timberlake. My music isn’t really similar to his, but my entire musical background, what made me the artist I...
Blossom: 25 Years of Candlebox
Interview — Kevin Martin shares his excitement on the bands Seattle reunion and the resonance of their self-titled debut 25 years later Hahahaha… “I could tear your walls down as I chip at who you are now” And tear the walls down is exactly what they did. July 20,...
Kris Angelis: My Journey From a Florida Farm to a Hollywood Stage
Singer-songwriter, Kris Angelis, shares her inspiring story to and through ‘Pieces That Were Stolen’ Photo by: Shiloh Strong My Background: I began by making up little songs with my twin sister in our treehouse on our farm in Florida. I started singing in choirs and...
Smashing Pumpkins: Shiny and Oh So Bright
We look inside The Smashing Pumpkins Reunion Tour July 14, 2018 — “Welcome to Oklahoma City — Home of the Thunder” is what welcomes you as you enter the Chesapeake Energy Arena in downtown OKC. You can feel the excitement, an electric buzz cutting through the...
Freeing Up with Lake Street Dive
An interview with the band at the conclusion of their Levitate Festival Performance “Drawing the lines from where I am and from where I wanna be” A lot can happen in a year. For example, how about — 53 shows across North America, writing, recording, and delivering an...
The Art of All On The Board
How London’s beautiful station poetry boards came to be. By founders, N1 & E1 All Aboard: We started ‘All On The Board’ in March 2017, working at North Greenwich station. We were working there to assist people going to see Craig David at The O2 Arena. We were...
Heart’s Ann Wilson: My ‘Immortal’ Tribute to Audioslave’s “I Am The Highway”
Dedicated to Chris Cornell — ‘It’s about a person who refuses to be tied down to the mundane’ Ann Wilson — Photo: Michael Young Ann Wilson of Heart fame releases “I AM THE HIGHWAY” as the first track from her upcoming new album “Immortal”. The album features 10...
The Passion of Like a Storm
Interview with frontman, Chris Brooks on ‘Catacombs’ release day Photo by: Cristel Brouwer | Immensa Artis It’s been three years since your last record was released. In that time, you toured relentlessly. Opening for massive bands that sought you out and stacking up...
OBB: The Impact of Having Our Songs in Dude Perfect Videos
From “Mona Lisa” to “Is This a Thing”, with Atlanta trio OBB Atlanta trio OBB is an emerging pop/rock group comprised of Zach Oswald on lead vocals, Jacob Oswald on guitar, and Nich Oswald on drums. The band has had career radio airplay audience of 106 million and...
Gone Surfing! — We’ll Be Back July 9th!
AW will be on a short surf break, back in full on July 9th We will be back in full on Thursday, July 5th. Taking a short surf vacation. Resuming in full force with regularly scheduled content… tons of exciting stuff ahead!! Thank you for your support! Spread the word…...
Stephan Jenkins: Behind Third Eye Blind’s New Cover Album ‘Thanks For Everything’
Celebrating the Music of Bon Iver, Babyshambles & more In gratitude and support for all that inspires us, we offer this little album. The idea with this EP was to amplify some of that music and art, and in doing so, catch inspiration for our next album. It’s a...
The Artistic Grace of Florence + the Machine
Lungs of High Hope Art by: Ink Thistle Happiness Hit Her Like a Train on a Track (lungs): I took the stars from our eyes, and then I made a map, and knew that somehow I could find my way back (lungs) ’Cause I am done with my graceless heart, so tonight I’m gonna cut...
How Imagine Dragons Are Empowering Voices Everywhere
Evolving, believing and loving loud “We live in a very small world, in a large galaxy. A large universe that’s endless, that’s expansive, that continues to expand. It’s infinite. It’s beyond our grasp. And yet… people try and tell us that we are divided. That we have...
What Happens When You Take Your Kid To Their First Concert?
You have one of the greatest experiences of your life. ‘You made me a believer’ Photo by: Jeff Gorra “Alexa, play “Whatever it Takes” by Imagine Dragons.” “Alexa, play “The Sky is a Neighborhood” by Foo Fighters.” Two minutes later… “Alexa, stop. Play “Thunder” by...
My Hometown: How Santa Barbara Continues To Inspire Rebelution
By drummer, Wesley Finley Photo by: Sam Medina Reggae-rockers, Rebelution will be releasing their sixth studio record, entitled Free Rein this Friday, June 15th. Eric Rachmany, Rory Carey, Marley D. Williams, and Wesley Finley began playing music together 14 years ago...
Artist Waves’ Ocean Artist of the Year: Jack Johnson
Making a difference atop stages and waves everywhere, Johnson continues to embody World Oceans Day We’ve gotta get right down to the sea Welcome to World Oceans Day 2018, where in addition to explaining how you can partake, we pay tribute to an artist who not only...
Singing Summertime Songs with Field Report
Interview with frontman, Chris Porterfield: talking songwriting, the influence of Milwaukee, and the power of connecting through new music Photo by: Josh Cheuse Check the wreckage, walk away ok. I’m gonna changeWe ate the fruit, learned the truth, and spit the pits in...
Checking in with Spencer Ludwig
How trumpet with style led to big name collaborations, YouTube artist in residence, performing at the NFL Draft, festivals and more Photo by: Jason PetersonLos Angeles based artist, Spencer Ludwig offers a unique sound of funkified pop — encompassed in his wild...
Dave Pirner: The Resonance of Soul Asylum’s “Runaway Train” 25 Years Later
On the silver anniversary of its official release, Pirner reflects on band’s most impactful hit “Call you up in the middle of the night” — you sing those nine words and in response everybody knows what song you are gliding into. In fact, chances are “like a firefly...
The Mission of Propeller: Linking Artists and Fans to Necessary Causes
Do good stuff. Earn points. Get rewarded. By: Founder, Brandon Deroche The Propeller Concept: Propeller provides artists with simple ways to turn fans into boots on the ground supporters for their cause. By offering VIP flyaway meet & greet experiences, onstage...
Boston Calling: In 10 Stunning Photos
‘You are our people.’ Featuring — Jack White, Eminem, The Killers, STL GLD, The National & more. Photo: Boston Caling Wow. What a weekend right here in our backyard at Harvard University's sports complex. The 9th annual Boston Calling Festival had a little bit of...
Robert Lee Jordan: Inside My Art — Creating Life on Paper and Emotions in People
Black and white graphite pencil portraits, with Netherlands-based artist, Robert Lee Jordan Captivating. That’s the first word that came to mind when I was thinking of how to describe the work of Netherlands-based artist, Robert Lee Jordan. As an artist, I am always...
Alyssa Hawley: The Art of OCR Training
Creating the elements in body, mind and spirit with Spartan Pro Team Member, Alyssa Hawley “The true essence of being a Spartan or OCR athlete is being functionally fit and mentally tough.” Spartan Race founder and CEO, Joe DeSena, had one goal in mind when starting...
Inside the ‘Voices’ of Farewell to Fear
New record, same powerful mission with frontman, Mike Craig Jacksonville rockers, Farewell to Fear just released their brand new record, Voices on May 18th. Co-produced with Damien Starkey (Burn Season & Puddle of Mudd), the band revisits the era of big rock...
Sunshower: An Original Tribute to Chris Cornell
Featuring: Seth Avett, Brandon Boyd, Fantastic Negrito, Nancy Wilson, Myles Kennedy, Bryan Gibson, Matt Pinfield, Timbaland, Brent Smith & more Photo by: Paul Lorkowski “Hey Buddy!” June 23, 2016: I was in Baltimore, MD. The fact that my week-long work trip...
WOW — NYC’s Newest Concert Venue Pier 17 Rooftop
Kings of Leon, Amy Schumer, plus views of the Brooklyn Bridge, Statue of Liberty, and the city skyline Welcome to Pier 17 in New York City’s Seaport District. This 1.5-acre rooftop has a capacity of 3,400 standing or 2,400 seated, with the Brooklyn Bridge serving as a...
Will Dailey & Director, Justin Nixon: Inside The Thrill of ‘Bad Behavior’
Behind the song and animation video for Dailey’s latest single off the forthcoming, ‘GOLDEN WALKER’ Welcome to part two of our GOLDEN WALKER mini-series with fellow Boston artist, Will Dailey. Best believe the second single off Dailey’s forthcoming record, is out now....
Whitney Fenimore: How My Experience On ‘The Voice’ Led To ‘Battle Within’
“‘The Voice’ gave me the affirmation that I needed to keep pursuing music. I was about to give up. The show was my second chance at music and I will forever be grateful.” Photo by: Britt SmithPhoenix-based alt-country singer-songwriter Whitney Fenimore will be...
KROQ’S Back To The Beach Festival in 10 Stunning Photos
Travis Barker, 311, Sublime with Rome, Goldfinger, and more rock the inaugural Huntington Beach Bash Photo by DRONEGEAR / KAPture Digital Media In it’s inaugural year The Back to the Beach Festival saw 30,000 in attendance (Saturday, April 28 & Sunday, April 29)....
The Passion of Matt Pinfield
How music has steered Pinfield through all the things he has done For over 30 years Matt Pinfield has graced the world of music via various platforms. You probably saw him on MTV as the host of 120 Minutes. Or heard him rocking the airwaves of numerous radio stations....
5 Great Foundations By Artists Participating in Live Nation’s National Concert Week
$20 tickets through May 8th, plus get involved in powerful causes It’s officially Live Nation’s National Concert Week! April 30th through May 8th, Live Nation is offering fans 1.5 million tickets for just $20. This spans 2,000+ shows across Live Nation’s roster of...
Vincent John: A Spotify Playlist of Songs That Inspired My New Music
An explanation of how 17 songs pushed me to my latest single By choosing the records for the Groove Electric playlist, I wanted to give people a taste of what inspired my new record, ‘Shiny Car’. There is a cross-pollination of influence from 80's, Top 40 and cuts...
5 Songs I Listen To For Just One Line
Straight to my head like the first cigarette of the day Art by: Gail Younts One line is all it takes. Sometimes, it’s just one word. It happened to me this morning. “Jeff, how long have you been standing there in that same spot? You looked so focused, but content.”...
The Road to LEDGER
My Journey from drumming in Skillet, to launching a solo project, to working a double We are four months deep into 2018 and Jen Ledger is busier than ever. The drummer for Skillet released her debut solo record on April 13th. This is the first time we have seen Ledger...
How The University of Michigan Changed My Life
And ultimately led to Artist Waves. PS — I didn’t go to Michigan I’ve never been to Ann Arbor. In fact, I’ve never even been to the state of Michigan. You are probably wondering — what does this have to do with music? And why is it on Artist Waves? Fair questions....
Behind the Lens: Lost 80’s 35mm Negatives – Part 4
Part 4 — 1986 Cabrillo Beach Music Festival — Los Angeles, Ca Part 1— Behind the Lens: Blast from the Past — Discovering Lost 80’s Concert 35mm Negatives Part 2 — Ozzy Osbourne’s Ultimate Sin Tour 1986 Part 3 — 1987 Billy Idol at L.A. Forum with special guest Eddie...
Inside Record Store Day at Newbury Comics
A legendary New England music community, with Newbury Comics’, Carl Mello Artist Waves is a proud supporter of Record Store Day — coming up this Saturday, April 21st. Now in it’s 11th year, Record Store Day 2018 will consist of unique and/or new releases from amazing...
Royston Langdon: My Journey to LEEDS
Spacehog, struggle, and my own familiar place within: Art. My Journey to LEEDS? Just a moment! I successfully survive the topsy, turvy world of rock’n’roll for the last 20 plus years by the skin on my teeth, write a whole new personally groundbreaking album, record...
The Who: ‘Join Together’ Book in 10 Stunning Photos
Photographer, William Snyder’s new book — from the cheap seats to the inner circle, a visual journey of The Who William Snyder has been photographing The Who as their official photographer for 18 years. Snyder’s new book, Join Together (with the band), is a collection...
Olympian, Jonathan Garcia: How Music Has Influenced My Life and Career
Pearl Jam, Soundgarden, and what songs prepared me for the 2018 Winter Olympics Photo courtesy of Jonathan Garcia You are moments away from appearing on your biggest stage. The whole world is watching. Literally, the whole word. You have your headphones on to block...
Brandi Carlile’s ‘By The Way, I Forgive You’ Translated To 10 Beautiful Photos
A love song was playing on the radio … I am yours, I am yours, I am yours Last week, on her brilliant Howard Stern Show appearance, and prior to three sold-out nights at the Beacon Theatre, Brandi Carlile spoke of her rural community on the outskirts of Seattle. She...
Brent Smith: The New ATTITUDE of Shinedown
Interview: Shinedown frontman, Brent Smith discusses the band’s forthcoming, and incredibly emotional record, ‘ATTENTION ATTENTION’ Photo by: Jimmy Fontaine Pick it up, pick it up, pick up the phone!… 45 seconds into Shinedown’s forthcoming record, ATTENTION...
Jay Alders: My Surf, Skate and Music Inspired World of Art
Intricate brushwork, distinctive style and imaginative prowess. ‘Inside My Art’ with fine artist, Jay Alders “Some people wait around for opportunity to come knocking. I prefer to just build my own door and open it.” My Background: I can’t remember a time when I...
Kristen Drum: Behind the Lens of Three Favorite Photos Mine
The stories behind killers shots of Third Eye Blind, Blink 182 & Michael Franti, with photographer Kristen Drum I grew up in New Jersey. An hour away from New York City, an hour away from the Jersey Shore, and just minutes from multiple all-ages venues. It started...
Dear Mind: 7 Life Lessons From Garry Shandling Lyrics
Yes, lyrics. In conjunction with Judd Apatow’s ‘The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling’ Judd Apatow’s The Zen Diaries of Garry Shandling premiered this past Monday (part 1) and Tuesday (part 2) on HBO. Given the comedic parties involved in creating this documentary I...
Will Dailey: Behind the Song “It Already Would Have Not Worked Out By Now”
From his forthcoming record, ‘Golden Walker’, Dailey provides a soaring view of the first single Today, we begin a mini-series with our friend and Boston neighbor, Will Dailey. There’s a fascinating line in the bio of Dailey’s site that reads, “Songwriters, by their...
Behind the Lens: Blast from the Past — Discovering Lost 80’s Concert 35mm Negatives
Part 1 — My process in recovering and re-purposing old images Discovery One of my goals this year was to minimize. Get rid of the crap, trim the fat. So, I decided it was the time to target “those boxes”, you know the ones. The dusty old boxes in the garage or storage...
Russell James: My Journey to Wave/Water
The power of music in overcoming depression, PTSD, and complications from hyperacusis If I Could Only Breathe New York City is freezing at the end of December. There are so many cars and trucks and trains, lurid and flamboyant, undulating into my senses and taking me...
5 Songs To Accompany Your March
Singing loud and proud during March For Our Lives “All that’s sacred comes from youth.” This is most important thing going on in America right now. Emma Gonzalez. These Parkland kids — they’re beautifully relentless. They are taking control. Like the arts, they are...
Interview: 25 Years of G.Love & Special Sauce
G.Love reflects on starting the band in ’93, meeting Jack Johnson, and the most pivotal moments that have kept the group going 25 years strong Photo by: Kristen Drum (25th anniversary tour Detroit) “No matter what, I need to feel it. My goal when I approach the stage...
Inside the Joy of Ripe with Frontman Robbie Wulfsohn
From toy drives to the wild unknown — a new tour, a new record, and toys to benefit the Boys & Girls Clubs of America Photo by: Chris Anderson Our fellow Bostonian's, and Berklee alumni, Ripe, kick off their U.S. headline tour at The Pour House in Charleston, SC...
Somewhere I Belong: A Happy Birthday Tribute to Chester Bennington
✋ I AM THE CHANGE ~ with an open letter in honor of the late, great, Linkin Park frontman Photo by: Adam Knowles / Blue Gorilla Pictures The energy that’s transmitted between the voice of a singer and a microphone is one of great force. Considering the potential...
Inside Another Epic 311 Day
86 songs, 2 nights, 1 band, 1 fam, and some insight from frontman, Nick Hexum To the legion of fans that celebrate 311 DAY, 311 is more than a band. It’s a community, a movement and a family that transcends beyond the music. Welcome to 311 DAY 2018. The Los Angeles...
The 20 Year Legacy of Foo Fighters’ “Everlong” on the Howard Stern Show
Dave Grohl: “Something happened that morning that was really special.” Photo by: Larry Busacca / getty images March 18, 1998: “This will be interesting. I’ve never had to do this acoustic. It’s the first time,” Foo Fighters frontman, Dave Grohl, says to...
