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...