Jeremy Anderson: Inside the Vibe of TreeHouse
Talking — Love. Peace. Gratitude. Compassion. Positivity. Awareness. Empowerment. With TreeHouse! frontman, Jeremy Anderson At Artist Waves, we kicked off 2018 by partnering with Reverb Nation in an effort to find more inspiring artists around the world. We received...
Dorothy: The Art of Finding Your Voice
From singing to soul-searching to ’28 Days in the Valley’ with: Dorothy Martin Upon searching for some new unique music, a friend of mine suggested I check out this song “Flawless” — the first single off the upcoming Dorothy record, 28 Days In The Valley. I hit play...
How Rockin’ 1000 Is Taking 2018 To New Heights
Benefiting San Patrignano — an organization that helps youth overcome addiction, with founder/GM, Fabio Zaffagnini Rockin’ 1000 Founder, Fabio Zaffagnini The Rockin’ 1000 are at it again, and I love every minute of it. Rockin’1000 has announced their fourth big event...
How Berklee College of Music Continues to Influence Lettuce
With Lettuce Members /Berklee alum, Adam Deitch and Erick “Jesus” Coomes Photo by: Alex Varsa Summer 1992: Members from the band Lettuce attend a summer program at Berklee College of Music in Boston. The various musicians bonded over a shared love of legendary funk...
Cary Brothers: “It’s About Getting Beaten Down and Getting Back Up Again.”
The meaning behind the new record ‘Bruises’ and debuting first single “Cool City” Photo by: Michael MullerThis past Friday, Los Angeles-based Cary Brothers, announced his new record Bruises, premiering the new single 80’s style track“Cool City”. Via his official press...
The Passion of Myles Kennedy
Interview: Inside the emotion of Kennedy’s debut solo record ‘Year of the Tiger’ In the year of the tiger, I won’t weep and moan. Got no time for cooling heels, I’ve got to roam……One find day, this too shall fade, you never know, never know, never know. The quotes...
‘Almost Everyday’ The Fortitude and Perseverance of Matt and Kim
Matt Johnson discusses+ watch the new video for “Like I Used To Be” Matt and Kim just announced their sixth studio album ALMOST EVERYDAY, co-produced by Lars Stalfors and Matt Johnson, will be released in May of 2018. The new music includes guest vocals from the...
How a Rain Delay Led to My Passion For Pearl Jam
For sports writer Larry Fleisher, Pearl Jam and baseball have a 20 year (‘Yield’) history Art by: Joey FeldmanAbout two weeks ago, we recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of Pearl Jam releasing Yield. Yield was its fifth album and the one that got me really going...
Will Carpenter: Inside The Songwriting Process For Ship Have Sailed
“Let’s Just Dance … a healthy dose of my own production influences, along with a really fun collaboration.” Los Angeles based duo, Ships Have Sailed, open their powerful new video for “Let’s Just Dance” with genuine moment between friends, sharing their opinions on...
Matisyahu: What The ‘Forest of Faith’ Tour Means To Me
Entering into the unknown of music Photo by: Nechama Leitner Via Matisyahu’s official press release: The GRAMMY-nominated, King without a Crown Matisyahu has kicked off his 2018 Forest of Faith Tour in a spectacular fashion; with a performance on each day of the One...
Casey Walker: My Hometown — How St. Louis Continues to Inspire the Music of Cavo
“STL helps push us to be the best Cavo that we can be” The CAVO in STL Story: Cavo started around 2000. We really just wanted to start a band without any pre-conceived ideas. We were all from STL and just wanted somewhere that the four of us could just write music...
Jessie Baylin: The Adventure of ‘Strawberry Wind’
How a “beautiful divide” inspired Baylin’s magical new children’s album Singer/songwriter Jessie Baylin will be releasing her new children’s album, Strawberry Wind, on April 27. The New Jersey-bred, Nashville-based artist collaborated with longtime...
Behind the Lens: 6 Degrees of Anthrax
Inspiration when you least expect it Scott Ian of Anthrax If you take a glance at the Artist Waves “About Page” you’ll see it begins with: To inspire through the arts. From time to time I force myself to go back and re-read those words, just to get my head straight....
Brian Fallon’s ‘Sleepwalkers’ Translated to Dream-Like Photos
There’s an ocean of hope underneath the grey sky where you’re dreaming Photo by Drew Gurian Brian Fallon’s second solo record, Sleepwalkers, was released this past Friday. Different from 2016’s Painkillers, Fallon found his sophomore solo effort to be written from...
5 Reasons to Listen to Bob Marley in the Morning
From feeling the sunshine to one love Art by: Jesse Joshua Watson Sun is shining, the weather is sweetMake you want to move your dancing feet…here I am Influenced by a Mighty Mystic hangover from last week, my music so far this week has been a sea of Bob Marley....
Michelle Shiers: Behind the Lens of Three Favorite Photos Mine
The stories behind killers shots of Lauren Ruth Ward, Hal Blaine & Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, with photographer Michelle Shiers Photographer: Michelle ShiersFrom: Los Angeles, CAWhere you can find me:http://michelleshiersphotography.com/ Follow along on:facebook...
20 Years of Pearl Jam’s ‘Yield’ in 10 Inspiring Lyrics
Arms wide open with the sea as his floor 1,2,3,4,1,2,3,4…sorry. 1,2,3,4,1,2,3,4 Welcome to Yield, Pearl Jam’s fifth studio record, released 20 years ago — February 3, 1998 to be exact. For album facts — Yield was recorded in Seattle and Atlanta, produced by Brendan...
Mighty Mystic: How Bob Marley Has Inspired My Life and Music
To the mainland from the heart of the Caribbean Boston-based reggae artist and younger brother of Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness, Mighty Mystic is considered to be one of the leaders in the modern day reggae revival. His latest record, The Art of Balance, is...
Leah Shapiro, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club: My Journey to ‘Wrong Creatures’
Overcoming brain surgery and back behind the kit, with BRMC drummer, Leah Shapiro Photo by: Michelle Shiers October 2014: Black Rebel Motorcycle Club drummer, Leah Shapiro, announces she will undergo surgery in order to treat a brain condition called Chiari...
The National: Reflect on the Emotion of Winning A Grammy
“This award is for our whole family” — The National guitarist and producer Aaron Dessner Photo by: Graham MacIndoe Brooklyn-based rock band, The National, won a GRAMMY award in the ‘Best Alternative Music Album’ category for their 2017 release Sleep Well Beast during...
Michael Brown: Inside My Art — Drawing the Stories of My Life
From photo, to sketch, to a visual narrative, with fine artist: Michael F. Brown My Background: I was born into ART, exposed to it since my earliest memory. I have 10 siblings, six brothers and four sisters. A great deal many of them were artist. They created their...
Dorothy: The Emotion of Writing “Flawless”
and How Linda Perry inspired the new record, ‘28 Days in the Valley’ Via their official press release; Los Angeles-based alternative rock band Dorothy have released the new track “Flawless”, the Linda Perry produced, first single from their forthcoming sophomore album...
Jake Donaldson: Writing, Shooting, Editing and Directing My Own Songs and Videos
Inside my DIY process for “Options” When writing a song, I generally start on an acoustic guitar or piano and write it from there, because I’m a firm believer that if a song sounds great stripped down with just a single instrument, it can only go uphill. That’s what...
To the Artists We Lost in 2017: We Salute You
Malcolm Young, Chris Cornell, Chuck Berry, Tom Petty, Gord Downie, Gregg Allman, Chester Bennington Your impact, incredible. Your legacy, undeniable. Your music, immortal. To the legends we lost in ’17 — thank you. Your art made the world a better place. It lives on...
Dear Dolores O’Riordan
an open letter mixed with five stunning Cranberries lyrics art by: Gary Sharp “And I’m in so deep” Dear Dolores O’Riordan, I have been listening to your music on repeat since the news broke on Monday. I am one of those. I have to admit — while I knew the Cranberries...
Kevin Martin: Behind the Song “Far Behind”
it’s connection to Andy Wood, and resonance 25 yeas later. With: Candlebox frontman, Kevin Martin photo by Anthony FriskettiI had met Andy Wood when I was about 16. He was such an enormous human being. Everything about him was — this guy is a fucking rock star. He was...
Rob Evan: How ROCKTOPIA on Broadway Came To Be
A collision of passions. Inside the unique new Broadway Rock n’ Roll experience, with co-creator and performer, Rob Evan My Background: Rocktopia truly represents who I am as an artist. It’s been a journey for me. Everything I’ve done in my career the last 25 years,...
Ben Stas: Behind the Lens of Three Favorite Photos of Mine
Metallica, Savages, Tribulation — the stories behind these epic shots Photographer: Ben StasFrom: Boston, MAWhere you can find...
Jack White’s “Connected By Love” in 10 Stunning Photos
New music from White, with beautiful imagery from Pasqual Gutierrez Yesterday, the always inspiring Jack White, released two new songs of his upcoming third solo record — BOARDING HOUSE REACH. “Connected by Love”, the lead single, and “Respect Commander”. With the new...
Inside My Art: Acrylic Portraits with Warren Anstiss aka ‘Artist Woz’
Incredibly detailed paintings of musicians, actors and characters Warren Anstiss is phenomenal painter based out of the UK whose acrylic paintings feature beautifully detailed portraits of musicians, actors and popular characters. He has a unique style in which he...
The Passion of Given To Live — the Remarkable Non Profit That Gives the Gift of Live Music
Changing lives one show at a time with founder, Tom Pugh At Artist Waves, our holiday break was a week longer than expected due to a few family emergencies within our small AW team. It was a true reminder — take nothing for granted, cherish your time, and in...
Chris Booker: My Journey & Career in Radio
with Amp Radio LA and Perez Hilton podcast host, Chris Booker My Background: I’m a Mountaineer. I grew up in West Virginia. My family is from the Pittsburgh area. I got started as the “friend of a mobile DJ.” I used to help him carry shit into the local dances. I had...
How Pearl Jam’s “Sirens” Changed My Life
The slightest bit of light and I can see you clear Photo by: Danny Clinch “Jeff and I were talking earlier, … and then in the paper,… everything. I don’t know if it’s that life seems more precious nowadays or I feel like I’ve got so much more to lose than I did when I...
G.Love: The Art of Writing a Christmas Song
with ‘Coming Home For Christmas’ out now, G.Love takes us inside the magic of writing holiday tunes This record has ten original Christmas anthems I wrote earlier this year. I holed up in Orleans, Massachusetts for six days in November and wrote one song per day....
Sister Hazel: The Emotion of Lyrics For Life Coming Home To Gainesville
Frontman, Ken Block, reflects on his charities biggest event taking place in the band’s hometown for the first time, and raising over 200k Emerson Hart of Tonic, Sister Hazel, Edwin McCain Lyrics For Life is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization whose mission is to make a...
Chris Cornell — 712
Remembering the rare performance of December 18, 2015 Chris Cornell at The Sheldon Music Hall — St. Louis 2015 December 18, 2015 — St. Louis, Mo. — The Sheldon Music Hall — Chris Cornell plays “Special Engagement Show” during his “Higher Truth” tour. 712 — That’s the...
Cristel Brouwer: Inside My Art — Becoming Immensa Artis
with one of The Netherlands most unique photographers Artist: Cristel BrouwerArt: PhotographyFrom: The Netherlands My Background: To be honest, I didn’t really study anything. My dad went to ‘Fotovakschool’, a university to study photography, so I grew up seeing him...
Watch: Fans From Around the World Pay Tribute to Chris Cornell with Beautiful Covers
Keeping the promise Art by: Michael F. Brown You know what one of the best remedies in the word is? Singing. Sing in your car, sing with friends, sing with a band, sing in the shower, sing alone in your room, sing at a concert, sing in your mind, sing at the top of...
Maisy Kay: The Emotion of Having “Heart of the Ocean” in ‘Wonders of the Sea 3D’
Kay takes us inside the thrill of having her song be a part of such an important documentary 18-year-old, Maisy Kay has a powerful new record out now, entitled Disguises. Within the six songs is the beautiful track “Heart of the Ocean,” which was chosen to feature in...
Artists Reflect on the Thrill of Winning a Boston Music Award
Featuring: Carissa Johnson, STL GLD, Jonathan Ulman, No Hope/No Harm, Weakened Friends, The Arcitype Photo by: Ben Stas This past Friday, Boston’s top artists gathered at the landmark, House of Blues on Lansdowne Street for the Boston Music Awards. Now celebrating its...
Munk One: The Art of Making Concert Posters
an inside look at the process of creating the hottest concert merch item, with renowned artist: Munk One It is well known that in today’s world, touring and “live” drive the music train. With that has come the opportunity for a more creative and diverse merch line to...
Kenny Mayne: How Music Has Influenced My Life and Career
with ESPN’s, Kenny Mayne Over the course of Kenny Mayne’s 23-years at ESPN, the Seattle-native has explored the art of sport in almost every corner of the earth. From Mayne Street, to Wider Word of Sports to SportsCenter, Mayne has consistently both entertained and...
Ed Roland of Collective Soul: The Resonance of “Heavy”
Behind the hit song: with Collective Soul frontman, Ed Roland Photo by: Joesph GuaySong: “Heavy”Record: Dosage & Collective Soul LiveReleased: January 1999, December 2017By: Collective Soul “Heavy” by Collective Soul, was the first single off the band’s fourth...
Behind the Lens: Going South American On You
Interview with photographer Ignacio Galvez “Anthrax in Bogota, Colombia. Biggest festival in Colombia and it’s free admission! I was shooting for them and they where headlining, so that was the final shot, with 140.000 people behind. such a good time. Love those...
Dua Boakye: My Hometown — How Boston Continues To Inspire Bad Rabbits
From the church choir to the Boston Music Awards, with: Bad Rabbits frontman, Dua Boakye Today is Boston Music Awards day in our great hometown of Boston. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the Boston Music Awards is an annual event, now held at the House of Blues,...
U2: The Light and Love of ‘Songs of Experience’
A deep-dive into the stunning lyrics of each powerful track The first thing I noticed about U2’s new record, Songs of Experience, before even hearing it, was that the song titles were incredible. Each one was poetry, and I knew between the first and last letter of...
Myles Kennedy: The Inspiration Behind “Year of the Tiger”
The Alter Bridge and Slash frontman — on his first solo record This morning, Myles Kennedy announced the release of his long-awaiting solo record, Year of the Tiger. Known for being the dynamic frontman of Alter Bridge and Slash and the Conspirators, this is the first...
The Art of the NFL’s “My Cause, My Cleats”
This Sunday, supporting charities chosen by the players Believe it or not, there is art in the NFL. Though present day NFL flaunts innovative new helmets, and shiny jerseys of all colors — embedded with the swoosh insignia, it’s the cleats that have become the most...
Me and My Machine
For the rest of my life — a tribute to James Taylor’s “Millworker” Art by: Joel Kweskin “Music is like a huge release of tension. I believe 100% in the power and importance of music.” — James Taylor You know what I can’t stand? People telling you that you have no...
Brendan Bayliss: Inside the “US” of Umphrey’s McGee
A 20 year journey — from Notre Dame to ‘it’s not us’ with frontman, Brendan Bayliss Photo by: Shervin Lainez“This is really not about us. It’s about the music and the people that enjoy it.” An attitude Brendan Bayliss and all of Chicago’s Umphrey’s McGee has...
10 Songs For Going Home
So many stories of where I’ve been and how I got to where I am Photo by: Michael Young The day before Thanksgiving. “That” Wednesday. The biggest travel day of the year. You pack a bag with so much thought, analyzing every shirt you're bringing and who is going to see...
The Inspiration of Audioslave in 10 Stunning Lyrics
To be yourself is all that you can do Art by: Carlos Vargas Audioslave’s official catalog consists of three records and thirty-eight songs over the course of four powerful years. While preserving their individual legacy was always part of the progression, gone were...
For The Love of Audioslave
15 years later — the legacy of an original fire. Featuring: Tim Commerford Art by: Carlos Vargas All sounds made by guitar, bass, drums and vocals. ~ the liner notes of every Audioslave album November 19, 2002: Audioslave’s debut record is released November 25, 2002:...
Why “Ana’s Song” by Silverchair is One of the Most Beautiful Pieces of Music Ever Created
Open Fire art by: LamottaBecause it bleeds thick with meaning in every possible way. In 2015, I had the thrill of writing Reflections of a Sound — 20 Years of Silverchair, of all the great sentiments shared, there were two lines that really stuck with me. The first...
‘Mother’ The Greatest Word in the Dictionary
Amanda Palmer: Soldiering — mothers of this nation have a different agenda Amanda Palmer; an artist of immense creativity, spirit, and emotion, has just released a new powerful video for her rendition of Pink Floyd’s “Mother”. Palmer who is independently crowdfunded...
The Inspiration of P!NK: ‘Beautiful Trauma’ in 10 Stunning Lyrics
Afraid I Am Not Artwork by: Carlos Vargas Definition of VOICE:1: sound produced by vertebrates by means of lungs, larynx, or syrinx; especially — sound so produced by human beings 2: musical sound produced by the vocal folds and resonated by the cavities of head and...
Tower Records. Midnight. ‘Riot Act’.
Love Boat Captain take the reins — Pearl Jam’s ‘Riot Act’ turns 15 years strong Art by: Carlos Vargas November 11, 2002. Burlington, MA. 11:55PM: Tower Records. Twelve of us from twelve different corners of New England congregated outside the windows of what I...
Dan Catullo: The Passion of ‘Landmarks Live’
Foo Fighters at the Acropolis premieres tomorrow. Behind the magic — with founder/director, Dan Catullo “If you want to accomplish something that hasn’t been accomplished, you have to be relentlessly and unapologetically determined.” — Bruce Springsteen. In speaking...
Simon Dobson: The Process of Adding an Orchestra to a Rock Concert
How Parallax Orchestra performing with Alter Bridge came to be Do you ever wonder what it’s like for a full orchestra to perform with a rock band? How do you prepare? How do you adjust your style of playing to mesh with electric guitars, amplifiers and pounding drums?...
Behind the Lens: The Streets of Amsterdam
Photos from the Straats of Amsterdam, Netherlands A Photographer’s Disneyland I’ve visited many cities, but few ignite and fire up the genetic glitch that pushes me to look through the viewfinder more than when in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The city has inspired...
Remembering the Temple of the Dog Tour in 10 Stunning Photos
Exactly 1 year later — too much love is never enough On year ago tonight, Temple of the Dog took the stage at Madison Square Garden in New York City. It was show number three of an eight-date, North American run. A historic tour — as for the first time in 25 years,...
And I’m Lost Behind, The Words I’ll Never Find
The emotion of Maroon 5 covering Chris Cornell’s “Seasons” on the ‘Stern Show’ Cornell art by Keegan Hall — Levine art by Breah Beshore “I love Chris Cornell. I miss Chris Cornell.” ~ (adam levine) Do you want to know what an Artist Wave is? Just listen to Maroon 5...
The Beauty of Ray LaMontagne Songs Translated To Photos
Be here now I’ve always thought Ray LaMontagne’s voice was a force of nature. I first saw him perform at the Beacon Theater in New York City in 2009 (the week responsible for LaMontagne writing “New York City’s Killing Me”). It was a solo acoustic tour, and from the...
Inara George: The Inspiration Behind My New Video For “Young Adult”
“Sometimes, something happens that reminds us of who we were when we were a child” Inara George’s new solo album Dearest Everybody, will be out January 19, 2018 via Release Me Records. Yesterday, George released the music video for the latest single “Young Adult”....
One Year of Artist Waves
What we’ve learned, where we are going and one big giant THANK YOU Wow. One year of Artist Waves officially in the books! November 1, 2016: We launched with a heartfelt article by Nancy Wilson of …. Heart. 2016 marked 40 years of her iconic band, and there was no...
Full Circle with Bad Company
Who influenced your love for Rock & Roll? Since you clicked on the link, it’s safe to say you’re a lover of Rock & Roll music. So who was it for you? A parent? A sibling? A relative? Maybe a friend? Who was it that influenced you by introducing you to Rock...
Inside the Innings Festival: A Spring Training Celebration Where Baseball and Music Collide
Featuring Tempe Mayor, Mark Mitchell Live Nation has just announced the inaugural Innings Festival at Tempe Beach Park & Arts Park, to occur on March 23–25, 2018. Innings Festival is a can’t-miss celebration for music lovers and passionate baseball fans including...
6 Songs For My Son On His 6th Birthday
Before you cross the street, take my hand To a young kid a birthday means everything. On your special day, you are instantly taller, stronger, faster and most importantly — much cooler than you were even just a few hours ago. As a parent, I believe it means that you...
I Drum Because I Have To
Three life changing moments from behind the kit As with anything we embark on in life, we do so in hopes to evoke an emotion. Something real, something that instills an honest sense that we are alive and present in the moment. Without these experiences, we wouldn’t...
Inside the Rootfire At The Park Movement: with GM, Reid Foster
Reggae, soccer, and donating 100% of the proceeds to hurricane Irma relief Based out of Cocoa Beach, FL, the Rootfire at the Park festival will take place November 10–12 at Riverfront Park. Though their mission to positively contribute to their community remains the...
Behind the Lens: The Incredible Mission of The Photo Ladies
With co-founders: Lesley Keller and Victoria Sanders Sound of Ceres. Photo by: Lesley Keller Last month, upon compiling our two-part special with MUTEMATH, I came across photos of the band from the show where our interview with frontman, Paul Meany took place — House...
Watch: Walter Sickert and the Army of Broken Toys Live From Nowhere Premiere
Performing their new song “Animals Like Me” at an abandoned theater Photo by: David Manch Live from Nowhere is a live music video series that pushes the boundaries of how we look at performance spaces. The series features stripped-down songs in places that are...
Chris Morris: Inside My Art — Editorial Illustration
From Cleveland Rocks to the Cleveland Browns My Background: I grew up in New England before moving to Dallas TX when I was 12. I was lucky to go to the Arts Magnet at Booker T. Washington High School where I graduated in 1982. It was a great place to go to high...
Turntable Tuesday: Wilco’s Yankee Hotel Foxtrot
What is that building on the album cover? This week we’re spinning Wilco’s Yankee Hotel Foxtrot Released — September 18, 2001 Officially released on April 23, 2002 Recorded at — The Loft, Chicago, Illinois Length 51:51 Label — Self-released, Nonesuch(Warner)...
Brantley Gilbert: The Meaning Behind ‘The Ones That Like Me Tour’ Title
Dialing up musical intensity with BG nation Jeffereson, Georigia: Brantley Gilbert has just announced The Ones That Like Me tour 2018 — to kick off February 1 at DCU Center in Worcester, MA. The shows will feature a redesigned approach of less visuals and...
Checking in with Spider One — On Powerman 5000’s ‘New Wave’
Inside the bands upcoming new record, with frontman, Spider One Powerman 5000 is officially back and riding a ‘New Wave’. Now 23 years since the band debuted in Boston, and roughly three years since their last record, Builders of the Future, frontman, Spider One, is...
5 Reasons Why This Photo Captures Everything
Myles Kennedy at the Ancienne Belgique, by: photographer, Cristel Brouwer Photo: Myles Kennedy, Alter Bridge. Brussels, 2016. Taken by: Cristel Brouwer I have stared at this photo in awe since Myles Kennedy shared it on Monday. It’s the wallpaper on my laptop and...
Turntable Tuesday — ”The Last Days of Oakland”
Fantastic Negrito’s Grammy Award winning LP The Last Day Of Oakland On the turntable this week. We’re spinning the 2017 Grammy Award winning Best Contemporary Blues Album. Fantastic Negrito — “The Last Days Of Oakland” Released June 3, 2016 Length 43:00 Label...
Dhani Harrison: The Inspiration Behind IN///PARALLEL
Inside Harrison’s First Solo Album Photo by: Josh Giroux Grammy Award winning musician, composer and singer-songwriter, Dhani Harrison (son of George Harrison), has officially released a new album IN///PARALLEL via BMG Records. IN///PARALLEL offers a soundtrack to...
R.E.M’s ‘Automatic For The People’ in 10 Stunning Lyrics
on its 25th anniversary October 5, 1992: R.E.M. release their eighth studio album, Automatic For The People — some of the most intimate work from the Athen’s legends. Michael Stipe’s voice is sensational. It lends itself so beautifully to the themes of storytelling...
Tom Petty: The Only Concert I’ve Ever Gone To Alone
and how it sent me into the great wide open Art in progress by Gail Younts July 28, 2010: Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, Madison Square Garden. It was a Wednesday. I was playing in a band, released a new solo record and working a sales job for the man in New York...
Van William: How Salmon Fishing on Kodiak Island Inspired ‘The Revolution’
With: Van William Van William’s ( Port O’Brien and WATERS) new EP, The Revolution is filled with numerous variations of art. Yet, it’s combination of visuals and soothing acoustic-based songs are just part of the story. William teamed with renowned photographer,...
Danny Clinch: The Making of Pearl Jam’s ‘Let’s Play Two’
Inside the magic. An interview with filmmaker/photographer, Danny Clinch “Don’t let anyone say that it’s just a gameFor I’ve seen other teams, and it’s never the sameWhen you’re born in Chicago, you’re blessed and you’re healedThe first time you walk into...
Fantastic Negrito: My Journey — From the Streets of Oakland to Grammy Winner
With the influence of my son, Chris Cornell, Sturgill Simpson and more Photo by: Davey D Cook Fantastic Negrito is arguably one of today’s most inspiring artists. Music has guided him through the most challenging of times, ultimately landing him on the Grammy stage in...
Pilgrimage Music & Cultural Festival in 10 Stunning Photos
Featuring Justin Timberlake, Eddie Vedder, Ryan Adams, Mavis Staples, Gary Clark Jr. and more Justin Timberlake & Chris Stapleton by: John Shearer/Getty Images Franklin, TN: Music and art fans from all over the country gathered at the historic Park at Harlinsdale...
Lord of the Lost: Letter to the Great Fans as US Tour Cancels
Band Denied Entry Into the United States Dear fans, It is with shock, anger, sadness and most of all lack of understanding that we learned that our entry into the USA and thus our tour with KMFDM has been rendered impossible by the US authorities, the U.S. Citizenship...
SOil Honors Saving Abel, Saving Abel Honors SOil
As the two bands kick off their fall tour together SOil and Saving Abel start their Redneck Rebellion tour tonight at the Machine Shop in Flint, MI. The two bands will bring the rock to 18 different cities over the next month. We caught up with Tim King of SOil and...
Will Dailey Performing on the Fenway Park Roofdeck— in 10 Stunning Photos
The New Fenway Rooftop Series: on the Strega Deck Fenway Park debuted their new Rooftop Sessions on Saturday, September 9th. Performing live and debuting the series, was acclaimed Boston-based musician, Will Dailey. The concert was held on the new Strega Deck at...
Your New Record Was Just Released, You Are Five Hours Away From Your First Show of the Tour.
Paul Meany of MUTEMATH shares the emotion of it all Photo by: Carter Howe MUTEMATH’s brand new record, Play Dead, was released on September 8th. It’s the band’s fifth studio album, and their first since 2015’s, Vitals. The two years in between served as both an...
Paul Meany: My Hometown — How New Orleans Continues To Inspire MUTEMATH
From NOCCA to ‘Play Dead’ with MUTEMATH frontman, Paul Meany Photo by: Nathan Reinds March 7, 2012: I finally got the chance to see MUTEMATH live at the House of Blues in Boston. I had always loved the song “Typical”, the first single off their self-titled debut...
Stereo RV: How The Power of Music in Foster Care Led to ‘Human’
An inspiring mission with foster kids I wish I could count on one hand how many times women have asked me when I am going to be a mother. As a thirty-something (31), apparently I only have 4–5 years left to bear a child and experience the “beauty” of motherhood. Once...
The Art of Foo Fighters’ ‘Concrete and Gold’
You get what you deserve Art by: Carlos Vargas You enter a Broadway theater and take your seats. The lights go down. In silence, out walks Dave Grohl. Just Grohl, a bottle of red wine and a guitar. He sits on stool at center-stage and without saying a word, he glides...
The Legacy of “The Mansion”
What do Red Hot Chili Peppers, Maroon 5, Marilyn Manson, Lorde and Linkin Park have in common? The first time I heard Red Hot Chili Peppers’ — Stadium Arcadium, I threw it out the window. Literally. I had gone to Best Buy to purchase the album the day it came out. It...
Turntable Tuesday — Cheap Trick’s ‘Dream Police’
How they made this kid’s day I try to sleep, they’re wide awake, they won’t let me aloneThey don’t get paid to take vacations or let me aloneThey spy on me, I try to hide, they won’t let me aloneThey persecute me, they’re the judge and jury all in one — Cheap...
Carlos Vargas: Inside My Art — Rock n’ Roll Animation Videos
Pearl Jam, Foo Fighters, Ron Boustead animation and beyond First, a taste of Carlos Vargas’ incredible work: And now, how it’s done, by: Carlos Vargas: My Background: It’s funny the way I started my career as animator, I was basically unemployed and was trying to find...
Behind the Lens — Strap In!
The camera straps I use in hopes of not missing “That Shot” Having trust in your gear is a big part of capturing those special moments. The last thing you want while shooting any type of photography is having to worry about the security of your gear. Pro or Amateur,...
The Art of Building Skateparks
Evergreen Skateparks: Bringing skaters, artists and communities together. With owners, Billy & Catherine Coulon Bend, OR From designing, to building, to completing the overall look, there is a true art to the development of a skatepark. In addition, once the park...
Lifehouse & Switchfoot: Behind the Scenes of Their “Shine Like Gold” Collaboration to Benefit…
Featuring: Jason Wade of Lifehouse and Jon Foreman of Switchfoot Although Lifehouse and Switchfoot have been touring together on the “Looking For Summer Tour” for over a month now, last night at the House of Blues in Houston, the two bands took the stage together for...
Artist Waves Turntable Tuesday
This Week’s Album — Pearl Jam’s No Code Welcome to our first installment of Artist Waves Turntable Tuesday. This column will feature a suggested listening album of the week. Also, be on the look out for “Turntable Tuesday — Guest Picks” where the week’s selection will...
The Inspiration of Skillet in 10 Stunning Lyrics
If we’re gonna walk, we walk as lions Photo: Brandon Hanks/Courtesy of Skillet Skillet kicks off their North American tour tomorrow in Colorado. The 40 dates will take them across the U.S. and Canada through the end of the year. With this, there are two things we know...
